Account Manager, Partnerships

160over90 • Charlotte, NC

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

Based in New York or Charlotte, this Account Manager position will be part of a dedicated agency team responsible for both leading critical partnerships and management of sponsorship and experiential marketing initiatives for a key client that is focused on serving the financial needs of our nation’s military community.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum of 5-7 years of relevant agency, team, or client-based account management experience
• Experience working on and/or with sports platforms/properties –college football experience preferred
• Demonstrate understanding of military culture, protocol and etiquette
• Participation in the selection, negotiation, and evaluation of successful sponsorship programs
• Proven ability to prioritize workflow, manage multiple projects simultaneously and drive results
• Ability to think strategically and creatively, and to problem-solve independently and in groups
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with client management experience preferred
• Ability to travel 30% of the time (including weekend events)
• Proficient in MS Office Suite and like programs

Nice To Haves

• Military experience and/or a desire to work with military-based programs is preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development and activation of client’s college sports sponsorships and events, including marquee partnerships in the portfolio as well as other portfolio partnerships as assigned
• Manage a team across internal verticals and develop detailed project plans for assigned events, and manage timelines to ensure deadlines and deliverables are met and within budget
• Partner 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
• Interface with other account team members, client(s) and all appropriate agencies and partner properties on a daily basis to coordinate all fulfillment aspects of assigned programs and events
• Manage the reporting and evaluation process for new, prospective and existing sponsorships, as well as the after-action performance measurement process based on established client objectives
• Create and maintain client-ready materials, such as POVs, recommendations, and activation plans
• Collaborate with internal creative staff to brief necessary projects and ensure high quality, on-time deliverables

Benefits

• health care
• retirement
• vacation
• other paid time off

What This Job Offers

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