Account Director, Partnerships
About The Position
160over90 is an award-winning global marketing agency that forges stronger human connections and creates shared moments where people feel something real. With 800 thinkers, doers, and makers across every cultural corner of the world, the agency offers a full-service, channel-agnostic approach and a deep connection to the people, places, and properties that drive the conversation of tomorrow. 160over90 works with leading brands including AB InBev, Amazon, Coca-Cola, DP World, Macy’s, Marriott International, McDonald’s, Verizon and Visa. 160over90 is part of WME Group, a global representation business comprising the world’s leading talent, intellectual property and brands.
Requirements
- A minimum of 8+ years of agency or client-based sponsorship account management experience in the sports and entertainment industries (specific disciplines could include, sponsorship marketing or event marketing)
- Prior experience in managing the development and implementation of partnership marketing strategies and activations on behalf of a client or brand
- Prior experience managing a team/individuals
- Prior experience managing day-to-day relationships with clients, agencies, and vendors
- Prior experience with sponsorship contract negotiations
- Understanding of, and practical experience with, event marketing operations and logistics
- Proven ability to prioritize workflow, manage multiple projects simultaneously and drive results
- Strong ability to manage multiple projects across large cross-functional teams independently and diligently while delivering pre-defined goals
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with client/account management experience required
- Ability to think strategically and creatively, and to problem-solve independently and in groups
- Excellent attention to detail, time management, written and oral communication skills
- Enthusiastic and flexible team-first player with a proactive approach
- Proficient in MS Office Suite
Responsibilities
- Oversee the day-to-day partnership marketing & activation programming with the client’s cross-functional teams (partnerships, brands, media, PR, social, etc.) and relevant agency partners in connection with client’s sports & entertainment partnership marketing platforms
- Develop and implement partnership strategy and activation; evaluate additional sponsorship opportunities and support contract negotiations as appropriate
- Spearhead research and analytics efforts across client deliverables
- Provide strategic thinking and recommendations for client and agency at large
- Liaise with wider account team providing connectivity across all workstreams
- Lead and mentor direct reports
Benefits
- health care
- retirement
- vacation
- other paid time off
- additional offerings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
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