Account Manager, Client Services (Insurance Client)

THE JOB / Account Manager, Client Services (Insurance Client)CLIENT SERVICES / Responsible for leading Octagon's client business and day-to-day management of client programs.***Our headquarters are in Stamford, CT, but the location of this position can be flexible with a priority given to candidates open to hybrid work (3 days a week in the office) in one of our office locations - - Stamford, CT, or New York, NY.***We are looking for an Account Manager to manage our insurance client's sports sponsorship portfolio, through management of assets and communication with teams/properties, clients, and agency partners. The responsibilities include serving as the primary liaison with our clients' sponsorship contacts to fulfill assets and support program development and activation across multiple groups in support of local and national campaigns.The ideal candidate should have a strong client management background and display the following characteristics: highly organized and detail-oriented, the ability to consistently meet strict timelines, strong written and verbal communication skills, previous experience in developing tactical recommendations and strong working knowledge of the sports sponsorship industry. The Account Manager will report to the Account Director and work closely with another Account Manager with shared responsibility to maintain the relationships with our clients' primary teams, agencies, and local market contacts.THE WORK YOU'LL DOPrimary point of contact for client's Sports Marketing teamMaintain strong working knowledge of client business objectives and marketing campaigns to provide strong recommendations on use of sponsorships to achieve marketing goalsServe as subject matter expert on client's sponsorship portfolio (specifically focusing on Baseball) including terms, assets, financials, and property processes, procedures and structureImplement client's sponsorship portfolio, including branded and custom content coordination, media strategy & execution, and continuous portfolio evaluationEnsure contractual compliance and fulfillment of sponsorship assets, and manage the day-to-day logistics of executing various property elementsAssist in the design, preparation and presentation of strategic recommendations to leverage partnerships toward client business objectivesLead weekly status calls and other key meetings with both internal and external constituentsLead and maintain existing management routines (i.e. property meetings, agendas, asset trackers/database, notes, etc.) to fulfill and track assetsEnsure various agency partners are aligned and advised on timelines, as well as keep projects moving alongside target timelines and budgetsAssess and evaluate existing, new and proposed sponsorship agreements and assetsAdditional projects as assigned, which may include: sponsorship evaluations, competitive reviews, POVs, white papers, property research, etc.THE BIGGER TEAM YOU'LL JOINRecognized 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?WHO WE'RE LOOKING FORAt least 5 years of proven client service experience including executing sports/entertainment sponsorships, evaluating proposals, and facilitating contractual assetsTeam sports or property experiences strongly preferred - interest in baseball, a requirementAsset management experiencePassionate to make an account contribution with new partnerships and projectsProven success in building positive client relationshipsStrong communication, writing, and client service skillsExcellent organizational skills and acute attention to detailProficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPointFlexibility and willingness to travel domestically and work weekends or holidays as needed. Anticipated travel level: Moderate (20-45%)The base range for this position is $60,000 - 65,000. Where an employee or prospective employee ispaid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee's/applicant's background pertinent experience, and qualifications.Octagon's comprehensive benefit package includes:Unlimited PTO policy - we understand you need time for play!Competitive medical/dental/vision insurance plans with FSA/HSA and Dependent Care FSA options. Pet Insurance for those who need it too!Generous Family and Parental Leave Policy (12 weeks) with eligibility extended to all parents regardless of gender or primary/secondary caregiver status Access to our parent company (IPG) Savings plan (401K program) with company match as well as an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)Pretax Transportation/Commuter Benefits and Parent Travel ProgramDedicated Mental Health resources including Headspace membership, Employee Assistance Program (CCA) and moreDiscount portal for everyday goods and servicesEmployee Resource Groups and inclusive diversity programming and initiativesPersonal Development programs Octagon is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.We make our careers website accessible to any and all users. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at JobAppAccommodation@ipgdxtra.com. This email address is not for general employment inquiries or vendors; rather it is strictly for applicants who require special assistance accessing our employment website. Due to volume, messages sent to this email address that are not related to an accommodation cannot be answered.