Account Director, Partnership Marketing

Allied Sports • New York, NY

14h • $105,000 - $150,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Account Director will be responsible for assisting with the day-to-day management, execution and optimization of the portfolio for a partnership marketing client. The role will support the account team and agency with prediction market industry expertise, organization, planning, idea generation and a cross-functional team implementation. The position of Account Director is client leading and expected to maintain an in-depth understanding of clients’ business and forge partnerships with client-side counterparts. The position is a mix of rights management and big thinking to unlock value throughout the portfolio.

Requirements

• 8-12 years of experience across specific disciplines such as sponsorship, asset management, and strategy.
• Success at agency or client-based account management roles; specific disciplines could include partnership marketing, event marketing, creative services, public relations and / or media
• Prior golf and sports sponsorship experience preferred
• Ability to foster relationships across internal and external partners
• B2B marketing experience in the technology field preferred
• Development and implementation of sponsorship marketing strategies on behalf of clients/companies
• “Big Idea” sell-in experience, with at least one idea implementation success example
• Project management experience with the ability to manage multiple projects independently and with a larger team
• Ability to think strategically and creatively, and to communicate such thoughts proactively, efficiently, and passionately
• Practical experience or interaction with advertising, media, PR and/or promotional agencies
• Excellent time management, written and verbal communication skills
• A positive and collaborative attitude that is team oriented and makes others excel
• Ability to travel 30% of the time
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite
• Able to work weekend, holiday and non-traditional hours, as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day management of a partnership marketing client in the prediction market.
• Ensure that client continually receives superior service, thinking and communication from Allied Sports and that strategy, insights, planning, programs, tactics, executions, budgets, schedules, documentation stay on track.
• Conceive, develop, and implement concepts, including customized programs and platforms, that build the client’s brand and provide a foundation to drive client business growth.
• Manage client’s partnership assets including trafficking and asset creative.
• Assist with managing the client-property approvals process.
• Support tactical implementation/coordination at any programs where agency staff is needed. Specific services could include on-site presence, implementation, talent management, hospitality management, and client relationship management.
• Help manage the sponsorship measurement and return on investment process in conjunction with all programs. Manage the creation of implementation and tracking materials, as needed, to support programs and initiatives.
• Manage client-vendor relationships and coordinate necessary deliverables on behalf of client.
• Help manage any program and event related budgets.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed