Responsibilities

• Own and develop senior-level client relationships (internal/external), contributing strategic value;
• Lead and oversee the development and execution of integrated marketing campaigns, ensuring alignment with client objectives and brand strategy;
• Anticipate and address marketing needs with an expert knowledge of the client's business.
• Grow existing business and participate in new business pitches;
• Foster a positive and collaborative team environment, promoting open communication and knowledge sharing;
• Manage and drive multiple accounts/workstreams, maintaining a deep understanding of status and developments;
• Manage and optimize top-line growth and oversee profitability across the account;
• Ensure quality control in all phases, ensuring flawless execution and delivery;
• Lead account review process and regularly engage leadership on progress;
• Demonstrate a desire to innovate, change the course of things, challenge the status quo, and push the limits with the projects you lead;

Requirements

• 8+ years of relevant experience;
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field;
• Passion for sports and a strong understanding of the sports entertainment ecosystem, including fan engagement, brand partnerships, and how to connect with audiences in authentic ways.
• Experience working with clients in fast-paced, high-profile environments is considered an asset.
• Leadership skills. You are an experienced thought leader who can organize, motivate and improve the creative thinking and output of those around you.
• Business savvy. You are not only an account leader but you understand our clients’ business. You also understand and know how to run an agency business.
• Strategic thinker. You can think strategically and apply critical and analytical skills to help shape the creative work and elevate ideas.
• Growth mindset. You can leverage relationships in identifying opportunities to grow the business portfolio.
• Entrepreneurial and invested. You thrive in smaller environments that require wearing multiple hats and love building things from the ground up. You are an experienced leader that can not only see the big picture and know how to run a business but also love rolling up your sleeves and diving into the trenches with the team.
• Relationship builder. You know how to develop and maintain relationships with the internal teams as well as senior level clients and agency partners.