5 weeks ago
Account Executive, Partnership Marketing
Chicago Bulls
Chicago, IL (On-site)Full time$50K/yr – $55K/yr
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Account Executive, Partnership Marketing
Chicago, IL (On-site)
$50K/yr – $55K/yrMid Level1+ years expFull time
Posted 5 weeks ago
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Job Summary
Own client partnerships from onboarding to renewal, turning sponsorships into strategic assets and cross-functional wins with clear governance and proactive relationship management.
- Build trusted partner relationships, lead day to day communications, reporting, and progress recaps for a roster of accounts.
- Recommend strategic tweaks to keep contractual assets aligned with goals through regular cross functional reviews.
- Oversee event and hospitality execution to drive engagement and program momentum.
Job Description
Responsibilities
- Build and maintain strong and trusting relationships with roster of clients and establish his/herself as a trusted strategic business partner
- Implement all contractual obligations while providing the highest level of service in a timely manner
- Lead day-to-day client communication, project development, reporting and recapping for a set list of partnership accounts
- Lead internal cross-functional meetings that yield clear next steps and action items to keep all parties progressing
- Recommend strategic partnership adjustments based on partnership and business strategy to ensure contractual assets continue to align with team and partner goals
- Host or support partner hospitality events and programming
Requirements
- Minimum of 1-2 years of sponsorships account management experience or relevant agency/brand experience
- Capability to run multiple project timelines simultaneously and meet deadlines
- Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with all levels of the organization
- Consultative mentality and team-first attitude
- A balanced, creative but efficient working style
- Strong work ethic with attention to detail, time management, and consistent follow-through
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Self-directed, can make progress with limited information or direction, takes initiative to seek support when needed, and can be agile and flexible based on feedback
Preferred
- Knowledge of CRM system (KORE, KORE Activate, etc.) preferred
- Strong operational efficiency, and proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
- BA/BS in Marketing related field
Benefits
- Healthcare, dental, and vision coverage
- 100% paid premium for basic employee life insurance and disability coverage
- 401(k) with employer match plus annual discretionary contribution
- Flexible spending account for healthcare and dependent care as well as commuter benefits
- Paid time-off including vacation, sick, holiday, days of significance, and parental leave
- Complimentary home game tickets, parking, and gym access
- Complimentary snacks, lunch and dinner (if working games / events)
- Pet Insurance
Chicago Bulls
The Chicago Bulls organization is dedicated to winning NBA Championships while inspiring and uniting people through legendary experiences.
Traffic Signals
Monthly Visitors
100.5K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$247.1K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
51.5%
Direct
36.4%
Referral
6.5%
Social
4.7%
Paid
0.8%
Headcount Trend
Current headcount: ~744
Marketing Team
Marketing Team Size
131 (18% of company)
Median Career Experience
10 years
Median Tenure
3.8 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1
People
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Caroline Mattingly
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