Own and manage client sponsorships and partnerships, guiding account management, strategic planning, and relationship-building while coordinating events and ensuring timely delivery and value realization.

Manage sponsorship portfolios and activations to meet client goals
Develop partnership playbooks and present strategic POVs for new opportunities
Coordinate cross-team communications and ensure timely deliverables

Job Description

Responsibilities

60% - Account Management - Support Supervisor and account team in management and execution of client sponsorship portfolios, activations, promotions and events - Develop and maintain property one-sheeters and partnership playbooks - Day-to-day account manager for select brands - Weekly Status calls with properties/brand teams - Take notes, disseminate next steps - Ensure all assets within partnerships are fulfilled - Traffick creative - Monitor programs/promotions - Seek added value throughout term - Organize team documents (i.e. budget tracker, status grids) and maintain timelines to ensure all client deadlines are me - Respond to clients and rights holders in a timely manner - Ability to recap meetings by pulling pertinent information and transcribe all follow ups - Establish frameworks and templates for presentations decks and team projects; conduct research/outreach as needed - Conduct evaluations of partnerships and assess results with the assistance of team - Provide optimization recommendations to enhance partnerships - Be a sound listener during negotiation discussions and support Supervisor/team in developing strategy - Conduct landscape analysis to help uncover new opportunities - Coordinate logistics and execution of sponsorship-related events and promotions with respective rights holders - Build and foster open communication with clients and partners, providing the highest level of client service 15% - Strategic Planning - During management of partnerships, begin to think about ways to elevate deals to achieve client goals and exceed expectations - Ask questions when unsure but begin to think about solutions as well - Collaborate on the development of POVs for new sponsorship opportunities, as requested - Utilize creative and innovative thinking skills to develop marketing concepts and sponsorship activation strategies for Clients (pushing the envelope and thinking outside of the box) - Continue to strengthen understanding of the sports industry and areas of opportunity 25% - Relationship Management - Keep Supervisor updated on the status and timing of deliverables - Manage day-to-day communication and coordination between client and rights holders - Engage and effectively interact with cross-channel teams and client’s agency partners - Build and maintain long-term business relationships (internal and external)

Requirements

Minimum of one (1) year of marketing experience at an agency, team, league, rights holder or brand with a proven performance record

Preferred

Bachelor’s Degree in business, marketing, or related field preferred
Proven experience developing persuasive presentations
Demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work with a sense of urgency to meet deadlines
Strong written and oral communication skills
High level of proficiency with Excel, Word and PowerPoint
High level of flexibility, reliability, and dependability
Exceptional “can-do” attitude
Ability to work nights, weekends or travel for client programs and/or events

Benefits

Salary Range $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 A successful applicant’s actual base salary may vary based on factors such as individual’s skill sets, experience, training, education, licensure/certifications, and qualifications for the role. As an organization, we take an aptitude and competency-based hiring approach. We provide a competitive total rewards package including a discretionary bonus and a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, company paid holidays and unlimited paid time off (PTO), mental health and wellness resources, pet insurance, childcare resources, identity theft insurance, fertility assistance programs, and fitness reimbursement.

Horizon Sports & Experiences

HS&E is innovating how brands connect to fans. We're changing the game on the live events space. We've reimagined how in-person experiences have become an essential part of a brand's expression because that's where the fans are—and what the fans want. We're creating new levels of engagement for our clients through fresh ideas for unique properties. We're applying cutting-edge data to inform every step, from idea to execution. And we're doing everything with an all-star team of experts and enthusiasts that deliver to the last buzzer. HS&E can help brands with: • IP creation & monetization • Brand strategy & consulting • Media rights • Sponsorships & sales • Experiential strategy • Physical & digital activations Let's work together. Get in touch: horizonse.com

Founded in 2022

New York, New York, USA

83 employees (12 in marketing)

www.horizonse.com

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors

1.6K

Traffic Source Mix

28.8%

Direct

47.5%

Referral

5.8%

Social

16.3%

Paid

1.5%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~83

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size

7 (8% of company)

Median Tenure

1.2 years

Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)

Recent News

HS&E lands commercial advisory role with W7F

Sep 5, 2025 • SportBusiness

World Sevens Football Hires Horizon Sports & Experiences For Sponsorship and Media Advisory

Sep 4, 2025 • Business Wire

World Sevens Hires HS&E for Media, Sponsorship in 7v7 Soccer Market

Sep 4, 2025 • Sportico.com

Responsibilities

60% - Account Management - Support Supervisor and account team in management and execution of client sponsorship portfolios, activations, promotions and events - Develop and maintain property one-sheeters and partnership playbooks - Day-to-day account manager for select brands - Weekly Status calls with properties/brand teams - Take notes, disseminate next steps - Ensure all assets within partnerships are fulfilled - Traffick creative - Monitor programs/promotions - Seek added value throughout term - Organize team documents (i.e. budget tracker, status grids) and maintain timelines to ensure all client deadlines are me - Respond to clients and rights holders in a timely manner - Ability to recap meetings by pulling pertinent information and transcribe all follow ups - Establish frameworks and templates for presentations decks and team projects; conduct research/outreach as needed - Conduct evaluations of partnerships and assess results with the assistance of team - Provide optimization recommendations to enhance partnerships - Be a sound listener during negotiation discussions and support Supervisor/team in developing strategy - Conduct landscape analysis to help uncover new opportunities - Coordinate logistics and execution of sponsorship-related events and promotions with respective rights holders - Build and foster open communication with clients and partners, providing the highest level of client service 15% - Strategic Planning - During management of partnerships, begin to think about ways to elevate deals to achieve client goals and exceed expectations - Ask questions when unsure but begin to think about solutions as well - Collaborate on the development of POVs for new sponsorship opportunities, as requested - Utilize creative and innovative thinking skills to develop marketing concepts and sponsorship activation strategies for Clients (pushing the envelope and thinking outside of the box) - Continue to strengthen understanding of the sports industry and areas of opportunity 25% - Relationship Management - Keep Supervisor updated on the status and timing of deliverables - Manage day-to-day communication and coordination between client and rights holders - Engage and effectively interact with cross-channel teams and client’s agency partners - Build and maintain long-term business relationships (internal and external)

Requirements

Minimum of one (1) year of marketing experience at an agency, team, league, rights holder or brand with a proven performance record

Preferred

Bachelor’s Degree in business, marketing, or related field preferred
Proven experience developing persuasive presentations
Demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work with a sense of urgency to meet deadlines
Strong written and oral communication skills
High level of proficiency with Excel, Word and PowerPoint
High level of flexibility, reliability, and dependability
Exceptional “can-do” attitude
Ability to work nights, weekends or travel for client programs and/or events

Benefits

Salary Range $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 A successful applicant’s actual base salary may vary based on factors such as individual’s skill sets, experience, training, education, licensure/certifications, and qualifications for the role. As an organization, we take an aptitude and competency-based hiring approach. We provide a competitive total rewards package including a discretionary bonus and a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, company paid holidays and unlimited paid time off (PTO), mental health and wellness resources, pet insurance, childcare resources, identity theft insurance, fertility assistance programs, and fitness reimbursement.