Soccer Partnerships Lead, Global Brand Activations

Interpublic Group; Stamford (CT); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Octagon is seeking a Senior Account Manager to lead the client services for soccer partnerships. This role supports strategic planning, program development, and day-to-day management of global partnership portfolios, including NWSL, MLS, USL clubs, and US Soccer Federation.

You will work on integrated campaigns with a hybrid office model (3 days a week in the office) across Stamford, NY, Charlotte, LA, Chicago, Miami or Atlanta, with travel 20–45%. East Coast hours are a prerequisite.

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 tailor messages for diverse audiences
• Strategic, collaborative problem solver who can build relationships and influence teams
• Track record of cultivating positive agency, client, vendor, and property relationships
• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally; weekend/holiday work as needed; passport required

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day strategic planning, program development/execution, and measurement for client club partnerships
• Assist development of strategic plans, activation recommendations, finance trackers, budgets and RFPs
• Contribute to a fully integrated team managing FIFA program across multiple constituencies
• Collaborate with Experiences team to develop/activate programs aligned with client goals
• Manage documents such as budgets, status reports, inventory tracking, meeting agendas and notes

Job description

Octagon is seeking a Senior Account Manager to lead the client services for soccer partnerships. This role supports strategic planning, program development, and day-to-day management of global partnership portfolios, including NWSL, MLS, USL clubs, and US Soccer Federation.

You will work on integrated campaigns with a hybrid office model (3 days a week in the office) across Stamford, NY, Charlotte, LA, Chicago, Miami or Atlanta, with travel 20–45%. East Coast hours are a prerequisite.