Account Manager

rEvolution Marketing•Chicago, IL

4d•$70,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

rEvolution is a leading global sports marketing agency. Founded in 2001 with a focus on representing brands in sports, we provide our clients with a full-service marketing approach, including sponsorship consulting, media planning and buying, creative production and design, experiential marketing, hospitality, public relations, social media and data & insights. At rEvolution, we pride ourselves on delivering award-winning business-building marketing, strategic consulting and media programs for our brand clients that are widely recognized throughout the global sports industry. rEvolution is seeking an Account Manager to join our quickly growing sports marketing agency. In this role, reporting to the Account Director, you will be a leader within the agency and play a vital role in successful planning and execution of client programs. You will work closely with clients and manage all aspects of ongoing campaigns and programs while collaborating with departments across rEvolution to ensure we flawlessly meet our clients' needs.

Requirements

5-7 years of agency experience (sports, brand, media or entertainment industry) servicing clients on a day-to-day basis
Four-year degree in business, marketing, communications or a related field
Ability to travel up to 30%, including non-traditional hours and weekends for on-site activations.
Proven experience and knowledge of integrated marketing communications, including experiential, public relations, media, consumer insights, sponsorship, hospitality and creative design.
Firm grasp on reporting, analysis and budgeting
Experience working within the automotive/motorsports industry; a passion for automotive or motorsport culture; and knowledge of automotive enthusiast communities.
Knowledge of OEM or dealer marketing

Responsibilities

Be client-facing, responsible for building and maintaining client relationships
Engage in constant communication with multiple property stakeholders to ensure the successful execution of client programming and identify future opportunities for program growth.
Lead the development of project plans, timelines, budgets, and executional roadmaps
Provide strategic guidance to clients, going beyond tactical execution, serving as a trusted advisor
Support senior management on operational aspects of client programs as assigned
Be responsible for achieving client KPIs and ensure client is continuously developing business and meeting their goals.
Demonstrate and exercise knowledge of project management and design processes
Manage project hour reports and determine how to most efficiently utilize available resources
Manage outline and assembly of recap decks for each program while evaluating data and metrics for key client takeaways
Track budgets and present budget status to upper management on regular basis