United States of America

Requisition ID: 13115

STRATEGY / Responsible for developing and executing investment recommendations for our clients.
***Our headquarters are in Stamford, CT, but the location of this position can be flexible with a priority given to candidates open to hybrid work (3 days a week in the office) in one of our office locations - Stamford, CT, New York, NY, Charlotte, NC, Los Angeles, CA, Chicago, IL or Atlanta, GA. We will also consider a remote-based working arrangement for qualified candidates with East Coast working hours as a prerequisite.”
Octagon is the world’s largest sports and entertainment agency. We are the agency brands turn to when they need to know which sports, teams, leagues, and properties to sponsor.
We are looking for an Analyst, Sponsorship Valuation to join our Strategy team. In this role, you will conduct sponsorship valuations that inform the fair market value of a proposal, renewal, or new partnership offering. You also will assist the team in refining our methodology, while harnessing the data of a team that evaluates more than $2 billion in partnership assets each year.
This role is ideally suited for a data-driven and numbers-oriented professional who is eager to blend proven analytical skills with a personal passion for the world of sports and entertainment.
THE WORK YOU’LL DO

• Assist with – and at times lead – all phases of sponsorship valuations, including research, data modeling, analysis, and production of client presentations
• Learn Octagon’s sponsorship valuation methodology and workshop approaches that drive it forward
• Enter deals and valuation data into a database of partnership data and identify insights to the benefit of Octagon and its clients
• Develop an understanding of our clients’ business and marketing needs
• Work with the strategy team on additional projects, as assigned
• Collect competitive and market data, and present relevant insights as actionable strategies for brands or properties

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

• 1-2 years of relevant experience in sponsorship, analytics or consulting
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, and problem-solving abilities
• Formal education or previous professional experience in an analytical and/or insights-driven field (could include economics, marketing, statistics and/or advanced math/stats courses)
• A process-oriented thinker who thrives on quantifying abstract concepts
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to convey complex ideas in a straightforward way
• Comfort driving and executing several initiatives simultaneously
• A highly motivated self-starter who is intellectually curious
• Strong Power Point and Excel proficiency, and data visualization experience. Experience in SQL, R a plus

The base range for this position is $50,000 - 60,000. 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 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

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