Sr. Account Director

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

$130K/yr – $150K/yrSenior Level12+ years expFull time

Posted 10 days ago

Job Summary

Own and grow high-impact sports sponsorship programs by leading client relationships, coordinating cross-functional teams, and guiding integrated marketing initiatives from scope through renewal.

  • Lead client relationships and program strategy
  • Drive cross-agency collaboration and performance
  • Oversee program financials and renewals

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Be responsible for building, maintaining and expanding client relationships to facilitate delivery of integrated services and drive agency growth
  • Oversee and manage your client’s portfolio of sports and entertainment sponsorships
  • Manage responsibilities of rEvolution account management staff and provide performance feedback with the focus on development and growth at the agency
  • Integrate and direct internal agency service resources to ensure seamless execution and delivery of program initiatives. These integrated services include, but are not limited to, creative strategy, production, A&I, social, content, PR and project management.
  • Manage relationships and engage in frequent communication with multiple property stakeholders to ensure the successful execution of client programming and identify future opportunities for program growth.
  • Collaborate consistently with client’s interagency teams (IAT) to deliver fully integrated marketing communications plans.
  • Direct the execution of recaps for each client program while evaluating data and metrics for key client takeaways to build upon the existing partnerships and identify future opportunities.
  • Oversee all client-related financial and administrative compliance including, maintain program financials, contract administration, client onboarding, invoicing and PO creation, budget forecasting, and resource utilization
  • Ensure client scope renewal and year-over-year program growth

Requirements

  • 12+ years of client management experience including the areas of sport sponsorship or event management at an agency, brand or property
  • The ability to travel as necessary to align with client programming and planning meetings offsite
  • Proven experience and knowledge of integrated sports marketing communications including but not limited to experiential, public relations, media, consumer insights, email marketing, sponsorship, and creative design .
  • Direct experience with sports partnerships and/or large-scale experiential activations (this is required).

Benefits

  • Medical/Dental/Vision insurance (BCBS)
  • 401k w/ Company Match
  • Flexible time off policy
  • Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave coverage
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rEvolution

rEvolution is an independent, global and fully integrated sports marketing agency comprised of industry experts in consulting and business strategy alongside marketing and creative specialists who produce award-winning sponsorship and marketing campaigns for brands and rights holders throughout the global sports industry.Founded in 2001 with a focus on representing brands in sport, rEvolution’s global headquarters is in Chicago, with satellite offices in Indianapolis and Detroit and international headquarters in London. rEvolution’s unique intersection of strategy, creative and analytics helps brands drive business through sports, providing clients with a suite of integrated services, including sponsorship consulting, media planning and buying, creative, production and design, experiential marketing, hospitality, public relations, marketing communications, social media, research and analytics.Partial list of client partners includes American Family Insurance, AWS, Continental Tire, Capgemini, Chipotle, Lamborghini, McLaren Racing and Shell. rEvolution has garnered numerous industry accolades, including consistent presence on the Chief Marketer 200 and the Event Marketer Top 100 IT List. Additionally, rEvolution’s global headquarters has been listed on Crain’s Chicago Business “Coolest Offices in Chicago.” Learn more at www.revolutionworld.com or drop us a line at info@revolutionworld.com.

Founded in 2001
Chicago, Illinois, USA
391 employees (83 in marketing)

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$130K/yr – $150K/yr

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Sr. Account Director

rEvolution · Chicago, IL · Hybrid