Senior Soccer Partnerships Lead — Hybrid Client Strategy

Tech Sales Jobs; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Octagon is seeking a Senior Account Manager to lead client programs within soccer partnerships. This role combines sports/entertainment and experiential marketing, supporting global partnership portfolios including NWSL, MLS, USL clubs, and US Soccer Federation.

The position emphasizes strategic planning, cross-team collaboration, and meticulous program management, with a priority on hybrid work in select offices and East Coast hours. Domestic and international travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of work with an agency, brand, or property on integrated brand campaigns in global sports.
• Superior verbal and written communicator able to scale communications for diverse audiences.
• Strategic, collaborative approach to solving problems and building relationships.
• Track record of success in cultivating relationships with agency, client, vendor, and property.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills; ability to manage multiple projects.
• Strategic problem solver who can anticipate impacts across many projects.
• Willingness to travel domestically (and internationally) 20-45% and possess a US passport.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day strategic planning, program development/execution, and measurement for client club partnerships.
• Support development of strategic plans, activation recommendations, budgets, and scopes of work.
• Contribute as a team member to FIFA program management across multiple constituencies.
• Collaborate with Experiences team to develop/activate programs aligned to client goals.
• Manage documents such as budgets, status reports, inventory, and meeting notes.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Strategic thinking

Relationship building

Travel flexibility

Job description

Octagon is seeking a Senior Account Manager to lead client programs within soccer partnerships. This role combines sports/entertainment and experiential marketing, supporting global partnership portfolios including NWSL, MLS, USL clubs, and US Soccer Federation.

The position emphasizes strategic planning, cross-team collaboration, and meticulous program management, with a priority on hybrid work in select offices and East Coast hours. Domestic and international travel may be required.