Account Manager, Partnerships

Responsibilities

• Assist in leading the strategic development and activation of client’s sponsorships and events
• Develop detailed project plans for assigned partnerships including managing timelines and asset trackers to ensure deadlines and deliverables are met and within budget
• Partner with internal divisions, external stakeholders, and third-party vendors as needed in the execution of partnerships and events to ensure activities and services meet protocol and brand standards
• Interface with other account team members, clients, and all appropriate agencies and partner properties daily to coordinate all fulfillment aspects of assigned programs and events
• Assist in the evaluation process for new, prospective, and existing sponsorships, as well as the after-action performance measurement process based on established client objectives
• Proactively create and maintain client-ready materials, such as recaps, POVs, recommendations, competitive analyses, and go-to-market plans
• Lead compiling and distribution of agendas, call materials, and notes for assigned internal and external partnership meetings
• Collaborate with internal creative staff to brief necessary projects and ensure high quality, on-time deliverables

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum of 5-7 years of relevant agency or client-based account management experience
• Experience working in sports and entertainment sponsorship
• Experience with brand positioning, marketing strategies, and experiential marketing
• Participation in the selection, negotiation, and evaluation of successful sponsorship programs
• Proven ability to prioritize workflow, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and drive results
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with client management experience preferred
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to follow established brand guidelines
• Ability to think strategically and creatively, and to problem-solve independently and in groups
• Proficient in MS Office Suite

Benefits

• medical coverage
• dental
• vision
• disability
• 401K
• parential and family care leave
• family forming assistance
• tuition reimbursement
• flexible time off