Account Coordinator, HS&E

Horizon Media•New York, NY

2d•$40,000 - $50,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Horizon Sports and Experiences (HS&E) is seeking an exceptional Account Coordinator to join their account team. This role will be an integral part of supporting a new spirits client. The ideal candidate will be detailed-oriented, extremely organized, a strong communicator, and excel at building relationships. The role involves a significant focus on account management (60%), strategic planning (15%), and relationship management (25%). HS&E aims to provide a differentiated and comprehensive approach for clients engaging in sports and experiential marketing, with integrated services including IP creation, monetization, strategic advisory, media rights, sponsorship, sales, and experiential strategy and activation. They also incorporate Web3 and metaverse consultancy through Chapter & Verse.

Requirements

Minimum of one (1) year of marketing experience at an agency, team, league, rights holder or brand with a proven performance record
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
Team-spirited and collaborative to achieve client objectives
Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-pace environment, working on multiple partnerships and activations at a time
Passionate in the live events landscape and a desire to innovate and keep up with trends
Tremendous organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and competing priorities
An innovative thinker, concepting creative ideas for various activations
A strong writer, listener, communicator and presenter
An advocate for and supporter of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

Responsibilities

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
Conduct weekly status calls with properties/brand teams, take notes, and disseminate next steps
Ensure all assets within partnerships are fulfilled
Traffick creative
Monitor programs/promotions
Seek added value throughout the partnership term
Organize team documents (e.g., budget tracker, status grids) and maintain timelines to ensure all client deadlines are met
Respond to clients and rights holders in a timely manner
Recap meetings by pulling pertinent information and transcribe all follow-ups
Establish frameworks and templates for presentation decks and team projects; conduct research/outreach as needed
Conduct evaluations of partnerships and assess results with team assistance
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
Think about ways to elevate deals to achieve client goals and exceed expectations
Ask questions when unsure but begin to think about solutions
Collaborate on the development of POVs for new sponsorship opportunities
Utilize creative and innovative thinking skills to develop marketing concepts and sponsorship activation strategies for Clients
Continue to strengthen understanding of the sports industry and areas of opportunity
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)