Account Director, Client Services (Soccer) (Home Improvement Client)

Job Description

Octagon is seeking an Account Director to lead client business and manage client programs, focusing on a Home Improvement Client's soccer initiatives. The role involves working closely with senior account teams and managing the day-to-day project management and delivery of the client’s FIFA World Cup 2026 partnership. This position requires a dynamic leader with experience in the soccer space, ideally with FIFA, and a strong understanding of the retail industry.Responsibilities include rights holder relationship development, client management, planning and ideation, and the implementation of client programming. The successful candidate will be a soccer subject matter expert, a confident project manager, and a skilled multi-tasker.

• Help client 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.
• Lead project management of partnership aspects across internal and external workstreams.
• Craft strategic recommendations for the sponsorship.
• Lead all aspects of the relationship with our key sponsorship partner(s).
• Lead delivery, management, and development of core sponsorship assets and integrations.
• Build, manage, and track the program budget.
• Oversight and management of a direct report, while also supporting career development.
• Serve as one of the agency’s key subject matter experts in the world of soccer.

• 7+ years of proven experience within the soccer industry.
• Strong understanding of the regional and global soccer landscape, ideally working directly with FIFA.
• Proven soccer subject matter expertise.
• Proficient communication skills (spoken and written).
• Strategic, collaborative approach to solving problems.
• Flexibility and willingness to travel domestically and internationally, and work weekends or holidays as needed.

• Unlimited PTO policy.
• Competitive medical/dental/vision insurance plans with FSA/HSA and Dependent Care FSA options.
• Pet Insurance.
• Generous Family and Parental Leave Policy (12 weeks).
• 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