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About Octagon
Octagon is a global creative agency in sports, entertainment and culture.
With over 800 team members worldwide, we work with brands to create big ideas that fans love and want to engage in, because they're built around passion.
We're part of the Octagon Sports & Entertainment Network (OSEN), alongside agencies such as R&CPMK, ITB, Futures Sport & Entertainment, FRUKT, and No2ndPlace.
Together, as part of the Interpublic Group of Companies (IPG), we deliver market-leading creativity, authenticity, and impact.
Our Values – empowerment, intelligence, inclusivity, innovation, and impact – guide how we operate as individuals and as a team.
We expect all colleagues to embody these values in their work and interactions.
Role Summary
As a Senior Account Executive (SAE), you will play an integral role within the account team and the broader client services department.
You will manage and execute projects, support new business initiatives, and act as a day-to-day client liaison.
The role requires building strong, lasting relationships with clients, suppliers, and partners, while ensuring excellence across all deliverables.
This position is ideal for someone dynamic, resourceful, and detail-oriented, with a passion for sports, entertainment, and culture.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the day-to-day client contact across multiple projects, building trusted relationships with clients, vendors, and partners
Support the activation and regional management of global sponsorship properties across sport, entertainment, and arts & culture
Assist with the development of strategy ideation, executive presentations, creative design of communication materials
Manage and support creative approvals across client campaigns and activations
Prepare formal documentation for projects including program overviews, event documentation, recap summaries, agency POV, budgets, and sell in presentations
Support all aspects of client and project management, including status calls, agendas, status tracker, recaps and reporting
Support budget management of projects including tracking, reporting, invoicing, and financial reconciliation with clients and finance teams
Interpret data and research to create impactful reports, best practice studies, and recommendations for clients
Support day-to-day team functions to help the team succeed
Skills & Experience
2–4 years of relevant experience in an agency environment, ideally in marketing, sponsorship, experiential, or brand activations
Proven success in managing projects, budgets, and client relationships with attention to detail and accountability
Strong organizational and time management skills; ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; confident in presenting to clients and stakeholders
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel); familiarity with social media platforms is a plus
Experience in event management, sponsorship activations, or branded experiences is highly valued
Ability to work independently, find solutions proactively, and collaborate as part of a team
Additional language proficiency (especially Asian languages) is an advantage
Other Information
Passion and interest in sports, entertainment, music, gaming, celebrity, and lifestyle culture
Flexibility to travel and work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required for client activities and events
Octagon is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration 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.
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Contractual and role details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Sales and Business Development
Industries: Advertising Services
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