Graduate Trainee (2027 Intake)

Octagon's Graduate Trainee Program is a six-month, actively involved placement within the world's leading sports and entertainment creative marketing agency. The program is designed as a unique learning opportunity through which the trainee can build a career, make their mark and establish a future in a fast-growing and exciting industry. The trainee joins the team and works across client programs and new business activity.

• Keep a pulse on sports and entertainment news within the region
• Research and analyse market trends relating to the industry, clients and competitors
• Provide assistance on new business pitches and sponsorship opportunities
• Research and coordinate client meetings
• Produce accurate and detailed reporting, including work in progress and status reports
• Assist in the day-to-day operations of managing client programs, including preparation of presentations and materials
• Manage correspondence and communication directed to the position promptly and accurately
• Liaise with various stakeholders, including clients, suppliers and rights-holders of sporting organisations
• Manage account finance, including invoicing, reporting and liaison with finance team members
• Assist in other ad-hoc activities as directed

• A strong interest in sports or entertainment and the commercial world of sports and entertainment
• Excellent command of the English language, both written and spoken
• Creative-minded, with a drive to bring interesting ideas to life
• Initiative, leadership, relationship-building skills and a desire to learn, with a strong work ethic and the ability to carry responsibilities with pride and ownership
• Presentable and service-minded, with good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to understand large pieces of communication and information quickly and turn them into actionable items
• Conscientious, hardworking and results-oriented
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office and social media
• Effective time management with an ability to prioritise tasks
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to prioritise in a fast-changing environment

• Tertiary education in Marketing, Statistics, Business, Law, Commerce, Economics or Sports Management is highly desirable

• A unique learning opportunity in which the trainee can build a career
• Every opportunity to make a mark and build a future in a fast-growing and exciting industry
• A great way to develop industry connections and build a profile

Octagon is the world's leading sports and entertainment creative marketing agency.