Senior Soccer Partnerships Manager

Tech Sales Jobs; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Octagon is seeking a Senior Account Manager for its soccer partnerships portfolio, spanning global clubs and federations. The role supports strategic program development, client services, and day-to-day management across multiple partners.

You will contribute to FIFA program strategies, collaborate with the Experiences team, and manage budgets, timelines, and communications. A flexible hybrid work arrangement is preferred with significant travel expected.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years with an agency, brand, or property on developing integrated brand campaigns in global sports.
• Superior verbal and written communication across diverse audiences.
• Strategic, collaborative problem solving with cross-functional teams.
• Proven ability to cultivate positive agency, client, vendor, and property relationships.
• Strong organizational and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day strategic planning and program development for soccer partnerships.
• Develop activation plans, budgets, and scopes of work with cross-functional teams.
• Manage FIFA program activities and coordination across clients, agency teammates, partners, and vendors.
• Collaborate with Experiences team to execute programs aligned to client goals.
• Oversee budgets, status reports, inventory tracking, and meeting notes.

Skills

Account management

Brand campaigns

Client relationships

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Octagon is seeking a Senior Account Manager for its soccer partnerships portfolio, spanning global clubs and federations. The role supports strategic program development, client services, and day-to-day management across multiple partners.

You will contribute to FIFA program strategies, collaborate with the Experiences team, and manage budgets, timelines, and communications. A flexible hybrid work arrangement is preferred with significant travel expected.