We’re looking for an Account Manager to help lead our gaming and Esports output, ensuring you become a trusted pair of hands in the eyes of the client, while creating sound relationships with your teammates, the wider agency and suppliers.

You’ll ensure that all project work is delivered to the highest possible standard, on time and to budget, pulling on other agency divisions when needed.

You should be full of energy and have a positive ‘can do’ mentality that you share with the team, alongside priding yourself on delivering excellence in client services and high standards project delivery across the board.

You will be responsible for:

Building and sustaining positive relationships with clients, colleagues, suppliers and agency partners alike
Gaining the trust and respect of the client through day-to-day contact, ensuring a strong relationship is built between Client and Agency
Supporting regional markets across Europe with esports campaigns and product launches – includes educating and advising markets on how best to engage with an esports audience
Acting as the point of contact for the European market on esports projects as well as maintaining a strong relationship with partners
Developing relationships with esports organisations within the European esports ecosystem
Ensuring that the highest quality of work is produced profitably and within available budget
Playing an active role in the creation of strategy and idea development across projects
Providing accurate budget allocation across projects, including clear estimations and prompt billing
Handling administration across projects and ensuring successful servicing of those accounts by the account team, including production of status reports, timing plans, contact reports, meeting agendas etc.
Production of proficient PPT and excel documents, as needed

What we are looking for:

A genuine passion and knowledge around gaming and Esports - League of Legends and FIFA preferred
Ideally 3-4 years of experience of relevant experience
A passion for and previous experience with in-person and digital events
Experience of assisting in leading large, global level budgets
Experience of successfully handling simultaneous work streams
Outstanding attention to detail along with excellent organisational and time management skills – project management experience will be helpful
A willingness to travel on regular basis
Proven record of using a self-motivated and methodical problem solving approach to work.
The ability to achieve defined goals in a proactive business environment.
Ability to develop strong working and management relationships with staff, contractors and clients at all levels.
Good written and verbal presentation skills.

The following are desirable but not essential:

Specific gaming and Esports industry background
Additional background in other entertainment facets including music and film knowledge
Experience of working within a ‘regulated’ industry category
Additional language skills, particularly French or German.

Octagon is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law.