Client Manager, Football

Agency: Octagon Job Function: Account Management and Growth Job Subfunction: Talent Representation Job Description: Position Summary: The principal responsibilities of this position include recruitment of new clients, retention of current clients, contract negotiations, career guidance and overall management for Octagon Football clients. Responsibilities and Duties: Recruit new clients and lead the negotiation of player contracts, at both the NCAA and NFL level; Manage current clients and provide skilled services to them; Generate new revenue for the football division; Respond promptly and professionally to client opportunities and/or needs; Liaise with client sponsors; Expand contacts, especially within the football industry; Travel as needed in the performance of job responsibilities; Other related duties as reasonably assigned. Required Qualifications: NFLPA Agent Certification; 3+ years of experience managing NFL players; Understanding of the NFL Salary Cap and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA); Strong sales and marketing skills; Advanced negotiation skills; Expertise in providing solutions; Outstanding oral and written communication skills; Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail; Ability to use good business judgment and to make quick decisions in situations where discretion is required; Ability to work in a collaborative, team focused, environment; Ability to work flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays, as required; Ability to travel as needed. For consideration, please submit resume and cover letter on-line at www.Octagon.com in the “Careers” section. 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 or protected veteran status. Omnicom’s policy requires employees to work in the office for a minimum of three days a week, unless additional in-office days are directed by their agency or manager. Our objective is to increase this requirement over time, and many of our agencies as well as Omnicom’s corporate group already require five days of in-office attendance. Omnicom is committed to hiring and developing exceptional talent. We agree that talent is uniquely distributed, and we’re focused on developing inclusive teams that can bring the best solutions to everything we do. We strongly believe that celebrating what makes us different makes us better together. Join us—we look forward to getting to know you. We will process your personal data in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice. Link to Recruitment Privacy Notice: https://www.omc.com/privacy-notice For US Job Seekers: It is the policy of Omnicom and any of its affiliates to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. EOE/AA/M/D/V/F.