About the Role
Support the day-to-day management and execution of clients’ title-sponsored endurance events. This entry-level position offers an opportunity to assist in planning, management, and execution of sports partnerships across the endurance landscape. The role requires a team-oriented mindset with the ability to take initiative and solve problems independently.
Responsibilities
- Support the account team in the day-to-day execution and management for client endurance sponsorship portfolio.
- Support data allocation, tracking, and measurement for client portfolio of events globally.
- Assist with the organization and tracking of sponsorship assets and talent/ambassador utilization.
- Support the creation of reports, presentations, and documents, including post-event reports, event briefs, staffing schedules, and activation plans.
- Help manage weekly project plans and share comprehensive notes from weekly calls.
- Assist with event and industry research requests.
- Support finance administration including budget management, invoices & PO processing, and maintaining accurate financial records.
- Aid in various other administrative tasks.
- Provide on-site support leading up to and during events as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree with 0-1 year of experience.
- Some experience or internship in account management or client services, ideally within sports, entertainment, or related industries.
- A strong work ethic and the initiative to proactively support team efforts and take on new tasks.
- A genuine interest in and enthusiasm for sports, entertainment, gaming, music, or celebrity and lifestyle culture.
- Knowledge or experience of running and endurance space preferred, though not required.
- A self-starter with a willingness to learn and develop in a fast-paced environment.
- An eagerness to assist in creating high-quality work and reports, with a keen eye for detail.
- Ability to handle basic administrative tasks and support multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage time and prioritize effectively.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Software (specifically PowerPoint, Excel, and Word).
- A positive, proactive attitude, and the ability to contribute to team efforts with a “no job is too small” mentality.
- Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and work weekends or holidays as needed.
- Anticipated travel: Low (0-15%).
Skills
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
- Proactive approach
- Team-oriented mindset
- Problem-solving
- Microsoft Office Software (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
Location
- On-site (minimum 3 days a week)
Work Type
- Full-time
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- Entry-level
- 0-1 year experience
Education Level
- Bachelor’s Degree
Salary/Compensations
- Minimum wage
- Overtime-eligible
About the Company
- Octagon is the global sports, entertainment, and experiential marketing arm of the Interpublic Group.
- Recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work in Sports”.
- Believes in the power of play to create big ideas and unlock potential.
- Has expertise in sports, entertainment, and culture to evolve the fan experience.
Equal Opportunity
- It is the policy of Omnicom and any of its affiliates to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.
- EOE/AA/M/D/V/F.
