CLIENT SERVICES / Responsible for leading Octagon’s client business and day-to-day management of client programs.

**Priority location is Atlanta, GA, but the location of this position can be flexible for an Octagon office location (Atlanta, GA, Charlotte, NC, Chicago, IL, New York, NY, or Stamford, CT) located within either the Eastern or Central Time Zone, with priority given to candidates open to hybrid work (3 days a week in office) in one of these aforementioned office locations.**

Octagon is looking for a dynamic bilingual leader, who is a soccer enthusiast and FIFA World Cup subject matter expert to help us support the launch, development, and execution of our client’s new 2026 FIFA World Cup partnership. If you have a passion for brand marketing, developing deep client relationships, possess a strong strategic mindset, love the journey better than the destination, and enjoy guiding a team through a fast-paced environment, then this is the position for you!

The right candidate will be a veteran brand marketer, who has strong experience working directly with FIFA, a good understanding of the retail industry, and knows how to launch a major new sports partnership from the ground up. You know that building a strong team takes time and effort, while also knowing how to thrive as a coach and mentor. Collaboration and integration are ingrained into your DNA and you understand how to leverage both to create successful programming. 

To excel in this role, you must be a soccer subject matter expert, a confident project manager, and a 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

• Help our client launch, develop, and execute their new 2026 FIFA World Cup Partnership across North America
• Work with senior leaders on the business to help create our client’s go-to-market strategy for their new 2026 FIFA World Cup Partnership
• Help lead Octagon’s specialty groups in developing compelling creative campaigns, onsite activation programs, and customer-hosting events that bring this new partnership to life and most importantly exceed our client’s expectations
• Management of a multi-million dollar partnership activation budget
• Create thoughtful POVs, insights, and results reports that will advise smart marketing plans and real-time campaign improvements
• Serve as an advisor and consultant to key decision-making clients
• Develop strong, trusted relationships with agency partners, properties, media, and content partners
• Lead, coach, and mentor a different set of teammates who may be located throughout the country
• Serve as one of the agency’s key subject matter experts in the world of soccer

THE BIGGER TEAM YOU’LL JOIN

Recognized as one of the “Best Places to Work in Sports”, 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

• 9 to 12 years of proven experience within the soccer industry developing strong integrated brand marketing campaigns and compelling onsite activation programs
• Spanish-language fluency is required to fulfill job responsibilities
• Proven soccer subject matter expertise, having played a leadership role in the oversight and execution of major integrated soccer marketing campaigns. Strong understanding of the regional and global soccer landscape, specifically working directly with FIFA
• Experience developing robust marketing campaigns for a retail-specific brand and/or client preferred
• Experience leading large teams on complex projects
• A strategic, collaborative approach to solving problems with ideas – build relationships and influence a range of teams
• Successful at encouraging positive agency and client relationships
• Flexibility and willingness to travel both domestically and internationally, and work weekends or holidays as needed

The base range for this position is $90,000 to $125,000. 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.

Octagon’s comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Unlimited PTO policy – we understand you need time for play!
• Competitive medical/dental/vision insurance plans with FSA/HSA and Dependent Care FSA options. Pet Insurance for those who need it too!
• Generous Family and Parental Leave Policy (12 weeks) with eligibility extended to all parents regardless of gender or primary/secondary caregiver status 
• Access to our parent company (IPG) Savings plan (401K program) with company match as well as an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Pretax Transportation/Commuter Benefits and Parent Travel Program
• Dedicated Mental Health resources including Headspace membership, Employee Assistance Program (CCA) and more
• Discount portal for everyday goods and services
• Employee Resource Groups and inclusive diversity programming and initiatives
• Personal Development programs 

Octagon is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

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