Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day management of client’s IOC, IPC and OCOG partnerships, assets and relationships
• Coordinate and manage activation strategy, planning and execution with client functional teams (brand, marketing, hospitality, operations, PR, etc.) and relevant agency partners in connection with client’s sponsorship platforms
• Participate in the development and implementation of Olympic and Paralympic partnership strategy and activation; evaluate additional sponsorship opportunities and support contract negotiations as appropriate
• Lead the global Olympic and Paralympic property approvals program on behalf of the client including development of guidelines and leading training sessions
• Develop client-ready materials, such as POVs, recommendations, detailed project plans, and manage timelines to ensure deadlines and deliverables are met and within budget
• Partner with internal divisions, external stakeholders, and third-party vendors as needed to ensure activities and services meet protocol and brand standards
• Provide strategic thinking and recommendations regarding the Olympic and Paralympic space for client and agency at large
• Provide support to Senior Account Director and Account Leadership on overarching account management and planning
• Lead and mentor direct reports

Requirements

• A minimum of 5-7 years of agency or client-based sponsorship account management experience
• Olympic and / or global sports experience and an understanding of the business of sports, sports media and sports marketing / sponsorship specifically related to the Olympic & Paralympic Games is strongly preferred
• Prior experience in managing the development and implementation of sponsorship marketing strategy and activation on behalf of a client or company
• Prior experience in managing day-to-day relationships with clients, agencies, and vendors
• Prior experience in sponsorship contract negotiations
• Understanding of and practical experience with event marketing operations and logistics
• Capable of managing multiple projects independently and diligently while delivering under time pressure towards pre-defined goals
• Excellent attention to detail, time management, written and oral communication skills
• Enthusiastic and flexible team-first player with a proactive approach
• Ability to travel 30% of the time