Junior Analyst, Strategy (Luxury Automotive Client)

Summary

** Client headquarters is located in Stamford, CT, but the location of this position can be flexible with a preference for working in one of our office locations - Stamford, CT, or New York, NY. **

Octagon, the world’s premiere global sports marketing agency, is seeking a Junior Analyst to join its strategy practice to support the planning, management, and execution of a luxury automotive client’s CRM strategies as it relates to sponsorships and events. The role will work across the client’s experiential initiatives in golf, driving programs, tennis, and motorsports, offering a wide range of exposure to unique and exciting subject matter pillars. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in gaining experience in digital communications, data analytics, and creative development.

Whether it’s identifying the right target audience for an event or measuring KPIs, we strive to ground all our recommendations in data. That’s where you come in!

Duties

• Manage CRM process for client’s national events; includes managing timelines and registration tracking
• Support creative development of copy and imagery for all communication pieces
• Coordinate with account teams in the creation and implementation of the necessary digital solutions needed for each activation including registration websites, mobile device assets, and more
• Compile monthly presentation materials for client meetings
• Manage and oversee transfer of consumer data from registration platform to client’s consumer database
• Continuously analyze key metrics and make recommendations that could improve digital communications
• Create program recaps on CRM initiatives with key learnings, insights, and future recommendations
• Collaborate with clients, account teams, partners, and vendors to execute all CRM initiatives effectively
• Operationalize and establish best processes for scaling and streamline reporting
• Provide on-site support for select events

Requirements

• 0-1 years of relevant research, data analysis and/or media planning experience
• Excellent numeric communication skills, including advanced PowerPoint skills
• Training in Microsoft Excel; VBA and SQL experience preferred
• Comfort with translating complex data into easily understandable business insights 
• Analytical background with knowledge of sports and/or media business landscape desirable
• An analytical and strategic thinker who has passion for sports and entertainment
• Someone who is excited by the opportunity to work in a start-up environment and grow with the business
• A data junkie who is comfortable structuring complex problems and taking accountability for results
• Knowledge of how to use data to generate actionable insights and their business implications
• Someone who enjoys managing multiple projects with challenging deadlines simultaneously
• A self-starter who has meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to work non-traditional hours at times due to the nature of live sports

Benefits

This position pays $40,000, is overtime-eligible and comes with a comprehensive benefits package.

Future Sport & Entertainment’s comprehensive benefits 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

About Us

We are Octagon. A global agency in sports, entertainment, and culture. We strike deals. Set the pace. We’re playmakers. A group of creative thinkers and energetic doers inspiring and helping brands and talent to step up and stand out. Octagon is the world’s largest creative marketing and sponsorship consulting practice, and a pioneer and leader in athlete and personality representation and management. With our fingers firmly on the pulse, we set out a clear vision for the future. Our passionate team of 800+ around the world are relentlessly committed to helping you force fate and push forward. We work with hundreds of blue-chip corporate clients, more than 1000 Athletes & Personalities, and manage more than 10,000 events per year. Leading stakeholders in the sports and entertainment world continue to look to Octagon to provide leadership in understanding fans’ passions and how these insights can build more effective, efficient, and measurable marketing programs.

http://www.octagon.com

Read more about Octagon's values here.

WRK is a sourcing partner for Octagon helping them efficiently and effectively access the talent that has been historically excluded using traditional hiring practices.

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