Account Director, Athlete Exchange

Wasserman • Los Angeles, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Account Director, Athlete Exchange, at THE·TEAM leads all branded projects from pre-sale to post sale. This role serves as the main point of contact for clients, overseeing project pitching, budgeting, production schedules, logistics, and all client communications to ensure high-quality work is delivered on time and within budget. It is a client-facing account lead responsible for owning the end-to-end execution of branded content projects, with a strong foundation in production, and drives operational excellence across all phases of a project. This role is hybrid, requiring 3 days a week from the Los Angeles Office.

Requirements

• 6+ years’ experience in account management with a production expertise
• Experience developing social media, digital and commercial marketing campaigns
• An in-depth knowledge of sports and athletes, across the professional sports landscape
• Natural leadership abilities
• Excellent communication skills: persuasive, strategic, proactive, diplomatic
• Experience managing and mentoring others
• Uncanny attention to detail
• Rockstar presentation skills. A master of Keynote and Powerpoint and the ability to take creative concepts and bring them to life in presentation format.
• Commitment to excellence — working nonstandard hours when necessary, anticipating issues and communicating with diplomacy, representing both our client and talent partners with industry leading professionalism

Responsibilities

• Own and lead client relationships across projects, serving as the primary point of contact from pre-sale through final delivery
• Drive the development of proposals, including shaping client needs into strategic recommendations, creative direction, and clear, actionable scopes of work
• Partner closely with creative and production teams to develop concepts and execute campaigns that meet both brand objectives and production realities
• Oversee all aspects of project execution, including timelines, budgets, and cross-functional coordination, ensuring work is delivered on time and within scope
• Assist with production oversight, collaborating with internal teams on planning, logistics, and execution to ensure a seamless production process
• Ensure all deliverables meet client expectations and brand standards, proactively addressing challenges and maintaining clear communication throughout
• Support business development efforts by contributing to pitch work and identifying opportunities for organic account growth
• Manage and mentor junior team members, providing guidance on project execution and supporting their professional development

Benefits

• Professional Development: Take advantage of our learning and development programs, mentorship opportunities, and career advancement support.
• Generous Time Off: Enjoy generous paid time off and holiday allowances to recharge and spend time with loved ones.
• Parental Leave: We provide paid parental leave to support your family during important life events.
• Retirement Plan: 401k plan including contribution matching.
• Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, FSA/HSA, life and disability coverage options.
• Ancillary: Critical illness, identity protection, pet insurance, 529 plans and more
• Commuter Benefits: Access support for travel and commuting needs, where available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees