Director, Olympic Partnerships

160over90•Los Angeles, CA

About The Position

Who We Are: 160over90 is an award-winning global marketing agency which forges stronger human connections and creates shared moments where people feel something real. With 800 thinkers, doers, and makers across every cultural corner of the world, the agency offers a full-service, channel-agnostic approach and a deep connection to the people, places, and properties that drive the conversation of tomorrow. 160over90 works with leading brands including AB InBev, Amazon, Coca-Cola, DP World, Macy’s, Marriott International, McDonald’s, Verizon and Visa. 160over90 is part of WME Group, a global representation business comprising the world’s leading talent, intellectual property and brands. THIS IS FOR A FUTURE OPPORTUNITY BASED IN LOS ANGELES or NYC The Role and What You’ll Do: The Account Director/Senior Director is a seasoned Olympic marketer who will lead the day-to-day account team and assist clients in the development and execution of Olympic marketing initiatives. This person will advise and manage strategic concept development through program execution, alongside bringing new ideas and opportunities for consideration. The Account Director/Senior Director will regularly lead communication with key client personnel as well as internal agency stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required in Marketing or related field, MBA preferred, but not required
A minimum of 8-10 years of Olympic marketing experienced at an agency, client or property
Proven client and team management experience
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Wider Olympic network to stay connected to trends/insights for agency’s benefit
Proven track record in developing and implementing creative solutions to marketing challenges
Ability to lead the development and implementation of marketing programs with a cross-functional team
Proven ability to manage a high volume of client-service deliverables without sacrificing quality
Ability to manage day-to-day relationships with clients and other agency divisions
Intellectual leadership, a problem-solving aptitude, and a broad understanding of global popular culture
Excellent time management, written and oral communication skills
Ability to travel 25% of the time (including weekend events)

Responsibilities

Interacting daily with corporate clients, properties and multiple agencies/vendors to support sponsorship initiatives
Leading daily performance of account team, ensuring quality work, professional communications, effective process implementation alongside timely & strategic account management
Assisting with sponsorship strategy, development and implementation for clients, including negotiating necessary contractual partnership terms, overseeing assets and third-party vendor involvement, internal/external communications, promotions and onsite activation
Developing sponsorship activation ideas and execution plans based on client objectives/budget
Oversight of tactical onsite sponsorship activation at high-profile sporting events. Specific elements may include, but are not limited to, talent booking, hospitality management, PR integration, client executive presence, relationship management, guest experiences, property management, etc.
Program development utilizing sponsorship assets
Negotiating team, player and third-party vendor contracts
Providing industry insights & sponsorship/property analysis, including incremental opportunities for integration and co-promotions
Leading evaluation and a POV of new sponsorship opportunities
Identifying and contacting potential marketing partners for client goals/objectives
Interfacing with internal divisions as necessary to develop and implement client programs
Presenting to senior level client and/or internal agency executives