ABOUT OCTAGON
Octagon is a global creative agency in sports, entertainment and culture. With over 800 team members around the world, we work with brands to create big ideas that fans love and want to engage in, because it's built in and around their passion. Where others see complexity, we see possibility, and we believe in pushing authenticity, creativity and longevity to do great things in the industry that lead the market.
We're part of a wider family of agencies the Octagon R&CPMK a group of specialist agencies working with brands, athletes, and celebrities. These sister agencies include Octagon, R&CPMK, Futures, FRUKT and No2ndPlace. We're all part of the Omnicom Network one of the world's most respected advertising networks.
OUR VALUES
Our values; empowerment, intelligence, inclusivity, innovation and impact, guide our behaviours as people and shape the way that we operate as a team. We look for all talent joining the business to find ways to embody these values in your work as an individual and as part of the collective team.
YOUR ROLE
Project Management
- Ability to create, manage, and maintain a variety of project-related documents and programs (SOW, WIP sheets, project timelines, budget trackers, media results, regular reporting & wrap-ups)
- Working with internal and external key parties managing and directing key milestones to ensure deadlines are met
- Manage scope of work documentation, fee table execution and financial tracking of all projects and campaigns
- Lead the development of internal/external WIP meetings
- Support on weekly internal/external updates on any of the above elements with the ability to identify any roadblocks, unavoidable timeline changes, or red flags
- Manage and support local and internal campaigns leveraging on sponsorship
- Ability to manage & handle multiple projects at any one time
Client (External/Internal Relations)
- Leading the day-to-day contact with clients, 3rd parties, and rightsholders
- Build trust with clients, 3rd parties, and rightsholders by ensuring they are kept informed on the project and made aware of any potential delays or roadblocks to the project plan and / or impact to budget
- Effectively contribute to develop and present ideas to clients, aligning with their specific requirements and strategic business goals
Written/Verbal Communication
- Communicate clearly and accurately with international markets experience in cross-cultural delivery or globally collaborate teams is a plus
- Contribute to conversations with clients, rightsholders, suppliers, and partner agencies
- Assist with the creation of key client documents including presentations, comms planning, financial planning and reporting strong skills with MS Office suite including MS Teams are needed
Budget Management
- Run all budgeting and finance processes from start through to finish with minimal assistance from the Group Account Director
Creative Development and Campaign and Activation Delivery
- Contribute to the creation of creative briefs in collaboration with the Group Account Director/Account Director
- Manage and oversee the process of creative concepts being developed and delivered into final assets
- Ability to work collaboratively with internal creative and production teams and external suppliers, providing constructive, informed and considered feedback
- Ability to multi-task across different verticals and eagerness to learn and develop new skills
Participation in Business Development opportunities
- Conduct market research to identify emerging trends, competitive landscapes, and potential business opportunities.
- Participate in presentations to prospects, showcasing the company's value proposition and capabilities.
- Collaborate with the business development team to develop and execute strategies for acquiring new clients.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- 4-6 years experience in an agency environment in the office and as a team operating remotely
- Results orientated with the ability to manage and drive a project timeline with multiple stakeholders
- Strong experience in financial and budget project management
- Previous experience working with strategy and planning teams, experiential, event and/or sponsorship activation backgrounds
- Experience in managing and delivering creative and digital assets
- A passion and interest in the power of sports and partnerships
- Experience in sports, and/or entertainment sectors
