Director, Olympic Partnerships

160over90 • Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

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)

Nice To Haves

• MBA preferred, but not required

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

What This Job Offers

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