Senior Account Executive

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and highly motivated Senior Account Executive to join a dynamic team, working with a major sponsor in sports over this summer as live events begin to return. The role is initially a fixed term contract role are ideal for someone with a passion for sports events with minimum 2 years of events and/or hospitality-based experience.

This role will assist the account team responsible for activating a client’s European sponsorship portfolio and we’re looking for candidates who are highly detail orientated, possess solid account management skills and have a passion for Marketing and Sponsorship.

The successful candidate will be joining a dynamic team, working on The Open, taking place in Northern Ireland this July. Responsibilities will include supporting the management of the hospitality and ticketing assets including onsite hosting, contributing to the day-to-day administration of the account in the UK, including budget management and weekly status reports. 

You will be responsible for:

• Supporting account team in the day-to-day planning and management of a global event  
• Account administration including ownership of status documents, monthly reporting and collateral
• Research and management of suppliers, from branding to accommodation and transport
• Oversee all operational logistics related to merchandising and golf rental equipment, including research, purchasing, and onsite management.
• Responsible for planning and managing guest golf outings, as well as supervising onsite golf operations staff.
• Event and asset management, tracking and delivery including management and allocation of tickets through mobile ticketing system.
• Assist in producing operational reports as required
• Taking a lead on managing guest information updates and communicate to relevant managers on-site (Transportation, Hotel, F&B, Tickets, etc.)
• On-site event delivery including guest liaison, supplier management and team support
• Turning your hand to support the team deliver a major event, doing it with a smile and learning on the way

This could be your next right move if:

• You have a passion for golf and a strong understanding of golf equipment.
• You pay attention to the details and anything worth doing is worth doing right every single time.
• You stay focused and nothing gets missed.
• You think on your feet and use your initiative. You like learning new things and can quickly adapt when things change
• You communicate clearly. You can write well, you speak in an engaging way and can explain your thoughts and ideas succinctly
• You enjoy solving problems and finding creative solutions to difficult challenges
• You thrive on working on a number of projects at any one time
• You like helping other people succeed. You enjoy teaching other people something and are a real team player
• You are patient, level headed and cool under pressure
• You have a sense of humour
• You have strong skills in Power Point Skills, Excel and Outlook and a confidence to present internally and externally
• You have valid UK/ EU driving license
• You are happy to work weekends and the long hours during event time

It’s not essential but will really help if:

• You are fluent in any other languages
• Degree or equivalent qualifications
• Agency experience working in a similar role, ideally with experience in the hospitality and or travel arena
• You have experience managing inventory for sports equipment.
• You have an interest in events
• You are available immediately 

Preliminary onsite dates are:

• 25 May – 2 June 2025
• 10-28 July 2025
• Other dates TBC

WHO YOU’LL BE JOINING
Recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work in Sports”, Octagon is the global sports, entertainment, and experiential marketing arm of the Interpublic Group. 

We take pride in being Playmakers – finding insightful, bold ways to create play in our work, our lives, and in the world. We believe in the power of play to create big ideas and unlock potential for our clients and talent. 

We can put ourselves in the shoes of fans because we ARE fans – of sports, entertainment, and culture at large. This expertise allows us to continually evolve the fan experience across sports and entertainment alongside some of the biggest brands and talent in the world. 

The world needs play more than ever. Are you a Playmaker? 

ABOUT US  

Octagon is a global creative agency in sports, entertainment and culture.  

We’re part of a wider family of agencies – the Octagon R&CPMK – a group of specialist agencies working with brands, athletes, and celebrities. Group agencies include Futures Sport & Entertainment, FRUKT and No2ndPlace. We’re all part of the Interpublic Group of Companies (IPG), one of the world’s most respected advertising networks. 

Founded in 1982 with over 800 employees around the globe. Our Headquarters is in Stamford, Connecticut with further offices around the world including: New York, LA, Miami, McLean, Sao Paulo, Johannesburg, Sydney, Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Mumbai, Singapore, Seoul, Tokyo, Paris, Frankfurt, Munich, Barcelona, Madrid, London and Manchester. 

We believe that great brands own an idea in the minds of their audience. For Apple, it’s creativity. For Nike, it’s performance. For BMW it’s Joy. For Coca-Cola, it’s happiness. For Mastercard, it’s priceless experiences. 

At Octagon, it’s all in Play. 

We inspire brands and people to play. 

http://www.octagon.com/ 

Octagon is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law.