Account Trainee (Team Sports Sponsorship) (Payment Services Client)

The Account Trainee supports the implementation of a robust U.S. baseball sponsorship portfolio and an MLS team, as part of a client services team responsible for the planning, execution, and activation of all client events and promotions on an ongoing basis. The role covers administrative document management, property management support, event management both on-site and virtually, and return on investment tracking and reporting, while contributing proactively to the wider account and to new projects.

• Support the account team in improving the value of sponsorships and programs through planning, implementation, and measurement or evaluation.
• Assist with ticket and inventory processing, vendor management, and property research.
• Assist with the planning and execution of event marketing programs, including operations and logistics such as shipping and managing inventory of signage and premiums.
• Coordinate website-driven partnership content and offers with property partners.
• Serve as a marketing ambassador, communicating brand initiatives and product offerings to consumers and fans.
• Create recap documents for events covering key takeaways, strengths, weaknesses, and recommendations.
• Manage documents such as status reports, tracking documents, meeting notes, and event-specific offer creation documents.
• Manage select special projects, working closely with the account team to determine the best approach to each.
• Provide administrative support and staffing for other account programs as needed.
• Participate in brainstorms and creative ideation, and support on-site and virtual events and experiences.

• Bachelor's degree in sports management, marketing or a related field.
• Experience in the communications, advertising or marketing industries.
• Desire to learn and develop a career in sports & entertainment or experiential marketing.
• Capacity to become knowledgeable on the clients' industry, brand and product offering.
• Attentiveness to detail, with the ability to prioritise and handle multiple tasks simultaneously while producing quality work within strict timelines.
• Strong self-starter with excellent team dynamics and the sense to be proactive and jump in wherever needed.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team while also able to solve problems effectively and independently.
• Collaborative in nature with a "no job is too small" positive approach.
• Ability to take direction and run with it.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.
• Exceptional work ethic, strong desire to succeed, and willingness to learn; intellectually curious.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, specifically PowerPoint, Excel and Word.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and to work weekends or holidays as needed, with an anticipated travel amount of low (0-15%).

• Previous event marketing experience is a strong plus.
• Presentation or public speaking experience is a plus.

• Hybrid working, with three days a week in the office; the location of the position is flexible, with priority given to candidates open to hybrid work in Stamford, CT or New York, NY.
• Omnicom policy requires employees to work in the office for a minimum of three days a week, unless additional in-office days are directed by their agency or manager.

Octagon is the global sports, entertainment, and experiential marketing arm of the Omnicom Group, and is recognised as one of the "Best Places to Work in Sports". The company takes pride in being Playmakers, finding insightful, bold ways to create play in its work, its people's lives, and in the world, and believes in the power of play to create big ideas and unlock potential for its clients and talent. Its people can put themselves in the shoes of fans because they are fans of sports, entertainment and culture at large, an expertise that allows Octagon to continually evolve the fan experience across sports and entertainment alongside some of the biggest brands and talent in the world.