Account Executive, Partnerships
About The Position
This Account Executive position will be part of a dedicated agency team responsible for managing sponsorship marketing initiatives for a key client located in South Carolina who helps build the biggest events in sports, while using property assets as a part of their marketing initiatives. The role involves assisting with the day-to-day management and strategic development of the client’s sponsorship portfolio, including LA2028 Olympics. The position requires supporting sponsorship tactical implementation and coordination at events, participating in the development and implementation of sponsorship programs, and liaising with internal and external stakeholders. The Account Executive will also create client-ready materials, manage timelines and budgets, oversee the client and property approvals process, and collaborate with creative staff on presentations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Minimum of 2-3 years of relevant agency or client-based account management experience
- Experience working on and/or with Olympics, sports leagues and teams
- Participation in the selection, negotiation, and evaluation of successful sponsorship programs
- Proven ability to prioritize workflow, manage multiple projects simultaneously and drive results
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with client management experience preferred
- Ability to travel 25% of the time (including weekend events)
- Proficient in MS Office Suite
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of the sports marketing and partnerships landscape, with a preference for Olympics experience
- Understanding of vendor/sponsor dynamic across sports properties
Responsibilities
- Assist with the day-to-day management and strategic development of client’s sponsorship portfolio, including LA2028 Olympics
- Support sponsorship tactical implementation/coordination at all events where agency staff is needed, (specific services could include ticket distribution, hospitality, guest relations, invitations, and client/property relationship management)
- Participate in the development, planning, and implementation of sponsorship programs, including customized activations/promotions at marquee sporting events
- Liaise with internal divisions, external stakeholders, and third party vendors as needed in the execution of events to ensure activities and services meet protocol and brand standards
- Create and maintain client-ready materials, such as POVs, recommendations, and activation plans
- Build and manage timelines to ensure deadlines and deliverables are met within allocated timeframe and budget
- Manage the client & property approvals process and coordinate necessary activation deliverables on behalf of client
- Collaborate with internal creative staff, develop creative briefs, assist with preparation of creative presentations, ensuring that the client’s brand is accurately represented
Benefits
- Work from the office 4 days per week to foster collaboration and develop talent
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
