Group Director, Client Services (Americas Motorsports/Formula 1) (Payment Technology Client)

THE JOB / Group Director, Client Services (Americas Motorsports/Formula 1) (Payment Technology 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 can be flexible with a priority given to candidates in Miami. We are open to hybrid work (3 days week in office) in one of our office locations – Miami, FL; Stamford, CT; New York, NY; Atlanta, GA; or Charlotte, NC. We will also consider a remote-based working arrangement for qualified candidates with East Coast working hours as a prerequisite.”

If you are looking to work in the epicenter of sports marketing and sponsorship consulting with an innovative client who operates as a true partner with our agency, consider this opportunity to join us as our newest Group Director.

Our client is an award-winning global Payment Technology brand known for their iconic brand marketing position and initiatives. Their sponsorship programming covers a wide variety of ambassadors, properties, and segments, showcasing their diversity and market strength. As the Group Director you will be responsible for leading the Americas Motorsports strategy and execution while successfully contributing to the future growth of our clients' sponsorship portfolio.

This position requires a strong and advanced skill set in the F1 space, providing leadership to our team’s delivery of intuitive client service, concept / presentation development, project management, asset utilization, agency integration and measurement of sponsorship initiatives.

Our future Group Director should be someone with experience leading and activating in the F1 space, coupled with a customer-centric mentality possessing the social savvy required to work across multiple marketing disciplines.

Formula 1 experience is required.

THE WORK YOU’LL DO

• Be a team leader cultivating an inclusive environment for all team members
• Build and cultivate positive client relationships
• Lead day-to-day project management for the region
• Collaborate with the global team managing the F1 team relationship
• Assist with the development and execution of integrated sponsorship activations, initiatives and campaigns using client’s sponsorship portfolio and assets
• Lead on the development of key documents to include senior executive presentations, strategy documents, competitive reports, best practice guides and case studies
• Oversee multiple sponsorship project work-streams from development through execution
• Become an authority on our clients’ business and the Financial Services category
• Help identify, analyze, navigate, and negotiate sponsorship marketing opportunities for clients
• Collaborate with agency team and global partners on sponsorship activation and campaign content creation (e.g. digital, social, video)

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

• 7+ years’ experience in working in Formula 1
• Fluent in Spanish (written and verbal) is required; fluent in Portuguese (written and verbal) is a strong plus
• Project management background a requirement (CPM experience a plus)
• Payment Services industry experience/knowledge a plus
• Prior strategy work: ability to be a key contributor to the strategic direction by supporting the creation and implementation of marketing strategy and program development
• Previous demonstrable experience working with multiple Latin America markets
• Shown success building and maintaining trusted client and partner relationships
• Experience in developing successful integrated sponsorship activations, initiatives and campaigns
• Experience developing presentations for internal/external senior executives
• Validated ability to work as part of a team and to tackle problems effectively and independently in a fast-paced environment
• Self-starter who will take initiative with new projects and work with a variety of people
• Capacity to become an expert on client’s brand and the state of client’s industry
• Experience with development and maintenance of project tracking tools
• Ability and flexibility to travel domestically and regionally in the Americas (US, CAN, MEX and BRA) up to 40%

L6: The base range for this position is $90,000 – 120,000. 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 benefit 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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