Account Manager (Music & Lifestyle) (Payment Services Client)

OCTAGON; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Octagon in Los Angeles is seeking an Account Manager (Music & Lifestyle) to lead client services for a Payment Services client within the music and entertainment space. You will drive partnerships, experiential activations, and talent deals, shaping culture and connecting brands with passionate audiences.

You’ll develop and execute strategic activation plans, manage campaigns, and collaborate with an integrated marketing team, while building industry relationships and delivering exceptional

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of relevant work experience in marketing or a related field; agency experience is preferred.
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Proven experience in experiential activation, creative ideation, client service and project management for brands of all sizes.
• Ability to effectively manage the needs of multiple clients simultaneously.
• Established connections and experience within the music and/or entertainment industries.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proven expertise in crafting and delivering compelling presentations that drive results.
• Demonstrated strong judgement and professionalism when interacting with team members, clients and vendors.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically & internationally; anticipated travel 20-45%.

Responsibilities

• Drive Creative & Strategic Vision: Generate innovative ideas, strategies, and POVs for client accounts, leveraging emerging trends across the music and entertainment landscape.
• Lead Partnership & Activation Execution: Manage all aspects of partnerships and experiential activations, from concept development and contract negotiation to on-site execution and post-event analysis.
• Deliver Compelling Client Communication: Effectively articulate ideas and strategies to clients through persuasive presentations.
• Manage Projects & Resources Efficiently: Balance multiple projects, assets, and contracts while ensuring quality control across all deliverables.
• Cultivate Key Relationships: Develop and manage strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, vendors, talent teams and properties.
• Understand & Support Client Objectives: Develop in-depth knowledge of client’s sponsorship portfolio and business initiatives to align strategies with their overall goals.
• Mentor & Collaborate for Team Success: Provide guidance and support to junior team members while actively collaborating with the broader team to foster a positive and productive environment.

Skills

Experience 4-5 yrs

Agency experience

Organized & detail-oriented

Experiential activation

Client service

Project management

Multi-client management

Music/entertainment connections

Presentation & communication

Travel flexibility

Job description

Account Manager (Music & Lifestyle) (Payment Services Client)

Los Angeles, California, United States of America · Octagon · Full time

Requisition ID: R14181

Octagon

Sponsorship and Talent Consulting

THE JOB / Account Manager (Music & Lifestyle) (Payment Services Client)

CLIENT SERVICES / Responsible for leading Octagon’s client business and day-to-day management of client programs.

Fuel your passion for music & entertainment! Lead high-profile consumer brand accounts as an Account Manager on our dynamic music & entertainment team. Drive impactful partnerships, talent deals, and experiential activations, shaping culture and connecting brands with passionate audiences. If you’re a culturally connected leader with a strong POV and a proven track record in the entertainment partnership space, we want to hear from you!

As Account Manager, you’ll be responsible for developing and executing innovative partnership and experiential activation strategies for major consumer brands within the music and entertainment space. This role requires a strong understanding of the consumer landscape, proven experience in managing successful campaigns, and the ability to represent a well-informed POV backed by industry relationships. You’ll be a key contributor to an integrated marketing team, providing exceptional client service while collaborating effectively with peers.

THE WORK YOU’LL DO

• Drive Creative & Strategic Vision: Generate innovative ideas, strategies, and POVs for client accounts, leveraging emerging trends across the music and entertainment landscape
• Lead Partnership & Activation Execution: Manage all aspects of partnerships and experiential activations, from concept development and contract negotiation to on-site execution and post-event analysis
• Deliver Compelling Client Communication: Effectively articulate ideas and strategies to clients through persuasive presentations
• Manage Projects & Resources Efficiently: Balance multiple projects, assets, and contracts while ensuring quality control across all deliverables
• Cultivate Key Relationships: Develop and manage strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, vendors, talent teams and properties
• Understand & Support Client Objectives: Develop in-depth knowledge of client’s sponsorship portfolio and business initiatives to align strategies with their overall goals
• Mentor & Collaborate for Team Success: Provide guidance and support to junior team members while actively collaborating with the broader team to foster a positive and productive environment

THE BIGGER TEAM YOU’LL JOIN

Recognized as one of the "Best Places to Work in Sports" , Octagon is the global sports, entertainment, and experiential marketing arm of the Omnicom 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 FOR

• 4-5 years of relevant work experience in marketing or a related field; agency experience is preferred
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines consistently
• Proven experience in experiential activation, creative ideation, client service and project management for brands of all sizes
• Ability to effectively manage the needs of multiple clients simultaneously
• Established connections and experience within the music and/or entertainment industries
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proven expertise in crafting and delivering compelling presentations that drive results
• Demonstrated strong judgement and professionalism when interacting with team members, clients and vendors
• Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically & internationally and work weekends or holidays as needed. Anticipated travel: Moderate (20-45%)

The base range for this position is $60,000 – 65,000. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid 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 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.

$60,000-$65,000

Omnicom’s policy requires employees to work in the office for a minimum of three days a week, unless additional in-office days are directed by their agency or manager. Our objective is to increase this requirement over time, and many of our agencies as well as Omnicom’s corporate group already require five days of in-office attendance.

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