Account Executive, Partnerships

160over90 • Charlotte, NC

3d • Hybrid

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. Assist with the day-to-day management and strategic development of client’s sponsorship portfolio, including LA2028 Olympics.

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

• 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

• We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level