Account Executive, Sports Marketing

Omnicom Media US•New York, NY

1d•$40,000 - $75,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Omnicom Media Group (OMG), the media services division of Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) – delivers transformational experiences for consumers, clients, and talent. Powered by the Omni marketing orchestration system, OMG connects best-in-class capabilities that enable our full-service media agencies OMD, PHD, and Hearts & Science to deliver more relevant and actionable consumer experiences, more productive and proactive client experiences, and more collaborative and rewarding talent experiences for the more than 24,000 people serving the world’s leading brands in OMG agencies around the globe. Optimum Sports is the dedicated sports marketing agency within OMG. Unlike traditional sports marketing agencies, Optimum Sports operates in both the Sports Sponsorship and Sports Media landscapes. With the combination of both disciplines under a single offering, Optimum Sports is able to provide its clients with unique and advantageous marketplace leverage through which it delivers cohesive, multi-platform sports marketing strategies. Ingrained with the latest research and ROI tools, Optimum Sports facilitates everything from Ideation to Execution to Actualization. Our approach integrates media, investment, property, and insights to develop strategy, manage negotiation and execution, and evaluate performance of partnerships. Established in 2003, we continue to innovate in the sports marketplace and build solutions for our constantly evolving world.

Requirements

1-3 years of relevant experience in sports business
Understanding of partnership (rights holder) marketing
Undergraduate degree required (preferably Marketing, Business, Sports Management or Communications)
Creative thinker who develops unique ideas, solutions, and programs
Highly organized, with the ability to manage and prioritize many simultaneous deliverables
Keeps tasks, deadlines, and information consistently organized
Strong ability to effectively communicate ideas in both written and verbal settings
Basic knowledge of sports marketing/media terms and emerging trends
Ability to work well under pressure and deliver assignments under a deadline
High level of proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, online research
Solution-oriented mindset with strong problem-solving skills
Efficient, organized, and able to handle multiple tasks
Self-sufficient, enthusiastic, and proactively pursues assignments

Responsibilities

Assist in the day-to-day management of existing sports partnerships, including communication directly with properties, organization of project plans, and asset tracking documents
Key member and leader within the Property Marketing Team
Maintains exceptional organization across multiple concurrent projects, ensuring deadlines, documentation, and workflows are consistently accurate and up to date
Produce and interpret relevant research from third party data, industry trades and additional sources
Recognize and solve tactical problems; participate in development of strategic solutions
Manage multiple projects simultaneously
Understanding and experience with personal service agreements (PSA), athlete marketing process, workflow, and agent management
Strong knowledge and understanding of sponsorship legal terms and contractual language
Familiar with in‑stadium partnership structures and traditional sports media terminology, assets, and trends that support Optimum Sports’ business development
Familiar with digital world both related to sports specific sites, as well as social channels and content strategies
Contributes to company initiatives: business pitches and internal projects, as needed