世界のスポーツホスピタリティー産業を牽引するマーケティングエージェンシーOctagonにてAccount Manager

【Pulling the strings. Striking the deals. Setting the pace.】
That’s Octagon. A leading global agency in sports, entertainment and culture. A group of creative thinkers and energetic doers harnessing that playmaker spirit to generate fame that endures.

We’re powered by an inspirational team of sports-mad, culture-obsessed playmakers. With their fingers firmly on the pulse, they set out a clear vision for our future. What do sports, entertainment and culture have in common? They celebrate the extraordinary. Those who’ve stood up. And stood out. Who’ve defied the odds to make their mark on the world.But however great the individual, success is a team sport.The playmakers at Octagon bring their own skillsets to the game. Authenticity. Diversity. Credibility and Creativity, we believe one can’t exist without the other. Knowledge they’ve acquired as fans. Expertise they’ve gained over time. Their perspectives and perceptions add depth and texture to our thinking. They don’t just work in this space.

【RESPONSIBILITIES】

We are thrilled to be looking for an enthusiastic Account Manager to lead day-to-day account management for some of our key clients. If you are interested in joining a dynamic team, have a passion for international sporting events, have excellent organizational skills, and are a team player, then this could be the role for you!

・ Lead day-to-day account management of one of our key accounts

・Lead planning, development, and implementation of sponsorship related initiatives across golf,
marathons, baseball, and rugby

・Hospitality and event management for both VIP C-suite guests and consumers including planning,approvals, logistics, creative production, procurement and delivery

・ Financial management of invoices, vendor payments, budget tracking documents, and reporting and reconciliation on overall project finances

・Coordination with other global Octagon account teams to ensure efficiencies and standard　methodologies across regions

・3-4 years of relevant and proven experience in a similar role (events / hospitality / account management) 

・Excellent communication skills in Japanese and English (both at business level or above) 

・A passion in sports, entertainment, experiential marketing, and events

・Acute attention to detail, ability to prioritize multiple tasks, and produce quality work within details

・Able to travel and work weekends or holidays as needed (compensatory leave provided)

・ Possess Japanese (or international) driver’s license
 

・You have a strong sense of responsibility and take ownership of assigned tasks

・You are able to work independently and as a team and are a natural at building relationships both inside and outside the organization
・You are ambitious and thrive in a diverse and fast-paced environments

・ You think on your feet and use your initiative. You enjoy multitasking and can quickly adapt when things change
・You enjoy on-site events and are cool under pressure