Account Manager

Octagon; Stamford (CT); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Octagon is seeking an Account Manager for LATAM Soccer Client Services based in Stamford, CT. Hybrid work (3 days/week); remote candidates will not be considered. You will lead client programs across Latin America with hybrid work and approximately 30% travel.

Responsibilities include planning and executing sponsorship activations for Soccer and Esports, producing client communications, managing budgets and vendors, and on-site logistics. Fluency in Spanish and English is required; travel ~30%.

Qualifications

• Lead planning, management, and execution of sponsorship activations across Soccer and Esports.
• Develop bespoke sponsorship presentations to educate and advise the region
• Manage on-site logistics, staffing, talent appearances, asset delivery, and post-event recaps
• Oversee budgets, invoicing, and vendor coordination
• Produce client communications including event reports and case studies

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, management, and execution of sponsorship activations across Soccer and Esports.
• Develop bespoke sponsorship presentations to educate and advise the region
• Manage on-site logistics, staffing, talent appearances, asset delivery, and post-event recaps
• Oversee budgets, invoicing, and vendor coordination
• Produce client communications including event reports and case studies

Skills

Client relationship management

Sponsorship activation

Project management

Written communications

Budget tracking

Vendor relationship management

Travel readiness

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Account Manager (LATAM, Soccer Client Services) (Payment Services Client)

Responsible for leading Octagon’s client business and day-to-day management of client programs in the Latin American market.

Location: Stamford, CT (hybrid 3 days/week). Remote candidates will not be considered.

What You’ll Do

• Nurture and cultivate relationships with current clients
• Support the development of bespoke sponsorship presentation to educate and advise the region and maximize partnership value and activation
• Lead the planning, management, and execution of sponsorship activations across Soccer and Esports
• Anticipate industry trends, compile insights and research, provide competitive analysis and points of view
• Cultivate and manage relationships with outside vendors and properties
• Produce written communications for clients, including event reports, case studies, competitive reports, etc.
• Master property guidelines and sponsorship assets to advise the Latin American marketing clients
• Support strategy development and client recommendations aligned with business objectives
• Manage on-site logistics, including event staffing, talent appearances, creative asset delivery, and post-event recaps
• Oversee budget tracking, invoicing, and vendor coordination

Who We’re Looking For

• Passion for and expertise in sports, music, entertainment, and eagerness to stay up to date with developments in each industry
• 3–5 years in a traditional sponsorship marketing role; agency experience preferred
• Bilingual, can speak, read, and write in Spanish and English
• Understanding of cultural nuances of the Latin American region and ability to advise clients accordingly
• Proven experience managing sports, entertainment, or gaming partnerships, ideally Soccer or Esports, with strong understanding of the soccer landscape across Latin America
• Strong understanding of sports & entertainment passion territories, especially in Latin America, including knowledge of sponsorship dynamics and key stakeholders within LAC soccer markets
• Natural communicator, both verbally and in writing
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to prioritize multiple projects simultaneously
• Computer proficiency, including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Willingness to travel, work weekends, and untraditional hours (approximately 30% travel)

The base range for this position is $60,000 – $65,000.

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