Account Director, Brand Solutions/Olympics (Los Angeles, CA)

SPORTFIVE•Phoenix, AZ

3d•Onsite

About The Position

SPORTFIVE utilizes the unique emotional power of sports to create and enable pioneering partnerships in sports. By delivering responsible commercialization, full-service solutions and long-term value for all stakeholders in sports, SPORTFIVE strategically and creatively connects brands, rightsholders, media platforms and fans by leveraging a global network paired with decades of experience and entrepreneurial spirit. As a market leader with customer centricity and vast data intelligence at its core, SPORTFIVE leads the sports business into the future through its digital solutions and aims to be the most progressive and respected partner in sports. SPORTFIVE operates as an international sports business and marketing agency with a global mindset and network of over 1,200 local experts based in 15 countries active in football, golf, e-sports, motorsport, handball, tennis, American football and many more. This role serves as one of SPORTFIVE's senior subject matter experts on Olympic partnership marketing, owning strategy development and execution across a portfolio of high-profile partnerships spanning Team USA, LA 2028, athletes, and the broader Olympic ecosystem.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in related field (MBA an asset but not required).
Prior experience working on Olympic and Paralympic sponsorship program whether for an agency, a brand/client or a property.
Experience negotiating athlete and/or governing body agreements, familiarity with Olympic and Paralympic Movement commercial guidelines mandatory.
6+ years collective experience at an agency, brand/client or property.
Established Olympic network and ability to stay connected to developments/insights.
Must be able travel approximately 25% of the time for client and/or property meetings for planning purposes.
Must be available to work outside of standard business hours during major events and/or priority client projects.
Must have reliable transportation.
Must be able to commute to meetings in Los Angeles.

Nice To Haves

MBA an asset but not required

Responsibilities

Leading clients through the development of a multi-year integrated strategy across the partnership portfolio.
Designing activation ideas and execution plans that translate partnership assets into compelling, measurable brand experiences for clients.
Ensuring client programs are structured and executed in full compliance with Olympic and Paralympic commercial guidelines.
Serving as an internal center of excellence for U.S. Olympic partnership marketing: Sharing insights and best practices across divisions, elevating how the broader team approaches client strategy and partnership execution.
Identifying and securing partnerships with Olympic and Paralympic athletes, managing agreements from initial engagement through Games-time activation.
Owning day-to-day and senior-level client relationships, leading regular communications with key client stakeholders and presenting to senior client and agency executives.
Designing and overseeing the execution of premium hospitality and guest experience programs, tailored to client objectives and budgets.
Owning and building day-to-day relationships with LA 2028 partnership marketing and functional area leads, as well as Los Angeles-based partners and vendors.
Overseeing multiple concurrent workstreams, managing client deliverables against milestones, and maintaining quality across competing priorities.
Proactively identifying risks and opportunities across the Olympic cycle, ensuring client investments are structured to deliver measurable returns.