Account Director - Sports Marketing

SAMY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

SAMY is a global powerhouse redefining brand communication for a social-first world. We help brands stay relevant, shape culture, and build real connections at the speed the world moves. Since 2013, we've grown into a global force with over 1,200 experts across 17+ offices in 55 markets and 18+ countries. We launch over 40 campaigns a week, create one piece of content every minute, and generate over $500K in revenue daily. We are Path Finders: curious, ambitious, and never afraid to challenge what's next.

We're looking for an experienced Account Director to join our growing North American team and lead influencer marketing campaigns for one of the world's fastest-growing sports-betting platforms. You'll be responsible for developing and managing creator campaigns that engage passionate sports communities, working with creators, analysts, and personalities across major sporting events and leagues. This is a key client-facing role, offering the opportunity to shape campaign strategy, build long-term partnerships, and help grow one of the most exciting accounts in the business. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy building trusted client relationships, and know how to translate business objectives into impactful creator campaigns, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements

• Previous experience in influencer marketing, account management, client services, or sports marketing.
• Proven experience managing end-to-end influencer or creator campaigns.
• Strong understanding of the sports landscape and digital creator ecosystem.
• Strong strategic thinking—you don't just execute campaigns, you help shape them.
• Excellent project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with sports creators, publishers, athletes, or sports-focused communities is highly desirable.
• Interest in sports, prediction markets, Web3, crypto, or adjacent industries is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Act as the strategic lead for sports-focused client accounts, building trusted relationships and providing proactive recommendations that drive long-term success.
• Own influencer marketing campaigns from strategy and planning through execution, optimisation, and reporting, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Develop creative campaign strategies, identifying the right athletes, creators, sports personalities, and content formats to achieve client objectives.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure seamless campaign delivery while identifying opportunities to grow existing client partnerships and expand accounts.
• Stay up to date with trends across sport, fitness, and creator culture, bringing fresh ideas and strategic insight to every campaign.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule and hybrid work options that help you balance your time and work in a way that fits your life.
• A global mobility plan that lets you move across SAMY, unlock new markets, and turn your next career step into a real adventure.
• Celebrate your birthday with a day off, and enjoy December 24th and 31st as company holidays—time to switch off, recharge, and focus on what really matters.
• A transparent, performance-driven compensation framework, designed to reward impact, support growth, and ensure fairness at every stage of your career.

What This Job Offers

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