Account Executive

Horizon Media, Inc.•New York, NY

38d•Hybrid

About The Position

Horizon Sports and Experiences (HS&E) was created to provide a differentiated and comprehensive approach for clients engaging in sports and experiential marketing. With a fully-integrated service model, HS&E includes a core focus on IP creation and monetization, strategic advisory and consulting, media rights, sponsorship, sales, and experiential strategy and activation - transforming marketers' ability to more seamlessly and effectively leverage their brand assets, content, and engagement strategies to drive increased growth. HS&E is looking for an exceptional Account Executive to join our account team as an integral member of our growing account team. Our ideal candidate is detailed-oriented, extremely organized, a strong communicator and excels at building relationships.

Requirements

Team-spirited and collaborative to achieve client objectives
Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-pace environment, working on multiple partnerships and activations at a time
Proactive, seeking out opportunities to support the team
An innovative thinker, concepting creative ideas for various activations
Excellent organizational skills, communication skills and attention to detail
Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Independent problem solver with foresight and the ability to develop creative solutions
An advocate for and supporter of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Nice To Haves

2+ years of marketing experience at an agency, team, league, rights holder or brand with a proven performance record
Bachelor's Degree
Proven experience developing persuasive presentations
Experience with sponsorship portfolio management and strategy development, activation concepts, compliance (measurement analysis experience is a plus)
Ability to interpret data/insights and leverage to enhance partnerships
Ability to work nights, weekends or travel for client programs and/or events
High level of proficiency with Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

Support Supervisor and account team in management and execution of client sports sponsorships and activations, promotions and events
Organize team documents and maintain timelines to ensure all client deadlines are met
Lead select client projects with support of team
Respond to clients and rights holders in a timely manner
Conduct evaluations of partnerships, assess results and develop sound recommendations with proper rationale
Be a sound listener during negotiation discussions and support Supervisor/team in developing strategy; ability to lead select negotiations
Coordinate logistics and execution of sponsorship-related events and promotions with respective rights holders
Establish frameworks and templates for presentations decks and team projects
Build and foster open communication with clients and partners, providing the highest level of client service
Collaborate on the development of POVs for new sponsorship opportunities, on an ongoing basis
Begin to anticipate and plan for questions following meetings and client discussions
Utilize creative and innovative thinking skills to support the develop of marketing concepts and sponsorship activation strategies for the client (pushing the envelope and thinking outside of the box)
Leverage data/insights to support partnership POVs, develop new activation and platform concepts, and enhance partnerships
Continue to strengthen understanding of the sports industry and areas of opportunity
Keep Supervisor updated on the status and timing of deliverables
Manage day-to-day communication and coordination between client, client's agency partners and rights holders
Begin to build and foster long-term business relationships (internal and external)