Sports & Entertainment Account Coordinator

octagon; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Octagon is seeking an Account Executive to support client service and event-driven marketing within the sports and entertainment space. You will help manage communications, coordinate projects, and assist with campaigns, activations, and events.

The role requires 0-2 years of relevant experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and a passion for learning in a fast-paced team. Some travel and weekend work may be required to support events.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of relevant experience in agency/client service, event marketing or sports marketing.
• Understanding and passion for creativity and ideas that earn attention.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Publisher).
• Willingness to travel and work weekends/holidays.

Responsibilities

• Become a trusted resource for clients, coordinating communication between internal and external partners.
• Develop knowledge of the client portfolio and business initiatives.
• Provide project management support: coordinating team diaries, WIP meetings, contact reports, and timelines.
• Assist with event planning, guest communication, ticket management, compliance, activation, and post-event wrap-up.
• Support account teams in delivering campaigns, activations and events.
• Manage assets for client objectives and oversee program expenses and internal admin & finance processes.
• Co-coordinate projects with vendors and internal resources (merchandise, digital, creative).
• Assist with the online system to upload assets, track, manage and fulfill event orders/tickets.
• Participate in brainstorming and status meetings; prepare agendas and recap summaries.
• Prepare sell-in presentations, event guides, reports, and SOPs.
• Work on-ground at events/activations when scheduled (weekends, day/evenings).
• Engage in inter-agency activities to champion culture.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Project coordination

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Octagon is seeking an Account Executive to support client service and event-driven marketing within the sports and entertainment space. You will help manage communications, coordinate projects, and assist with campaigns, activations, and events.

The role requires 0-2 years of relevant experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and a passion for learning in a fast-paced team. Some travel and weekend work may be required to support events.