What are the responsibilities and job description for the Account Director, Client Services (Soccer) (Home Improvement Client) (CONTRACT) position at Octagon?
THE JOB / Account Director, Client Services (Soccer) (Retail Client)
CLIENT SERVICES / Responsible for leading Octagon’s client business and day-to-day management of client programs.
- Our headquarters is in Stamford, CT, but the location of this position is in Atlanta.
Octagon is looking for a dynamic leader and soccer enthusiast to help us support the development and execution of our clients’ 2026 FIFA World Cup partnership. The right candidate will have experience working in the soccer space (ideally with FIFA), a good understanding of the retail industry and know how to build a major new sports partnership from the ground up.
In this role you’ll work closely with the senior account team and manage the day-to-day project management and delivery of our client’s FIFA World Cup 2026 partnership. There will be a strong focus on project management, integration and team development while working closely with senior clients and key partners. Overall, you'll be responsible for rights holder relationship development, client management, planning and ideation, and the development and implementation of various client programming.
To be successful, you are a soccer subject matter expert, a confident project manager and good multi-tasker who thinks on your feet, takes initiative, identifies and solves problems independently, finds creative solutions, and keeps programs on track across multiple channels (agency, client, and property).
The responsibilities for this position will require travel to attend client meetings, live event executions and work on the weekends.
THE WORK YOU’LL DO
THE BIGGER TEAM YOU’LL JOIN
Recognized as one of the , Octagon is the global sports, entertainment, and experiential marketing arm of the Interpublic Group.
We take pride in being Playmakers – finding insightful, bold ways to create play in our work, our lives, and in the world. We believe in the power of play to create big ideas and unlock potential for our clients and talent.
We can put ourselves in the shoes of fans because we ARE fans – of sports, entertainment, and culture at large. This expertise allows us to continually evolve the fan experience across sports and entertainment alongside some of the biggest brands and talent in the world.
The world needs play more than ever. Are you a Playmaker?
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
L5 : Based on an annual salary of $80,000 – 95,000. Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current / former employees in the subject position; market considerations; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee’s / applicant’s background, pertinent experience, and qualifications.
This is a contract position, and as such, it is not eligible for benefits.
Salary : $80,000 - $95,000
