Account Manager (Music & Lifestyle) (Payment Services Client)
About the position
Octagon is seeking an Account Manager for their music & entertainment team, focusing on a Payment Services Client. This role involves leading high-profile consumer brand accounts, driving impactful partnerships, talent deals, and experiential activations. The Account Manager will be responsible for developing and executing innovative partnership and experiential activation strategies within the music and entertainment space. This position requires a strong understanding of the consumer landscape, proven campaign management experience, and the ability to represent an informed point of view backed by industry relationships. The role is part of an integrated marketing team, emphasizing exceptional client service and collaboration.
Responsibilities
- Generate innovative ideas, strategies, and POVs for client accounts, leveraging emerging trends across the music and entertainment landscape.
- Manage all aspects of partnerships and experiential activations, from concept development and contract negotiation to on-site execution and post-event analysis.
- Effectively articulate ideas and strategies to clients through persuasive presentations.
- Balance multiple projects, assets, and contracts while ensuring quality control across all deliverables.
- Develop and manage strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including clients, vendors, talent teams and properties.
- Develop in-depth knowledge of client’s sponsorship portfolio and business initiatives to align strategies with their overall goals.
- Provide guidance and support to junior team members while actively collaborating with the broader team to foster a positive and productive environment.
Requirements
- 4-5 years of relevant work experience in marketing or a related field; agency experience is preferred.
- Highly organized with a strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines consistently.
- Proven experience in experiential activation, creative ideation, client service and project management for brands of all sizes.
- Ability to effectively manage the needs of multiple clients simultaneously.
- Established connections and experience within the music and/or entertainment industries.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with proven expertise in crafting and delivering compelling presentations that drive results.
- Demonstrated strong judgement and professionalism when interacting with team members, clients and vendors.
- Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically & internationally and work weekends or holidays as needed.
Nice-to-haves
- Agency experience is preferred.
Benefits
- Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
- Commitment to hiring and developing exceptional talent.
- Focus on developing inclusive teams.
- Celebration of differences.
