Account Director

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day client work and build long-term, trusted relationships with key stakeholders in the APAC region.
• Provide strategic counsel on sponsorship, brand positioning, and campaign effectiveness for global clients.
• Oversee account operations, including project tracking, vendor vetting, contract negotiation, and event activation plans.
• Manage multiple concurrent projects such as events, activations, and campaign support.
• Drive financial health for accounts by monitoring SOW fees and timesheet tracking.
• Lead and mentor a team of reports, supporting their career progression and professional development.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities and creative ideas to improve sponsorship-led programs.

Requirements

• 6-8+ years of experience in account management, project management, or client services.
• Proven experience working within the sports or entertainment industry.
• Expertise in sponsorship activation, experiential marketing, and event management.
• Strong Chinese language ability.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (specifically PowerPoint, Excel, and Word).
• Exceptional organizational, time management, and attention to detail skills.
• Willingness to travel and work weekends or holidays as required by project needs.

About the Company

Octagon is a leading global sports and entertainment agency that connects brands with fans through strategic marketing, talent representation, and world-class activations.