Olympic Account Manager, Partnerships
About The Position
160over90 is an award-winning global marketing agency that 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. Based in New York or LA, this Olympic & Paralympic Account Manager position will be part of a dedicated agency team responsible for managing sponsorship and marketing initiatives for a financial services client.
Requirements
- A minimum of 5-7 years of agency or client-based sponsorship account management experience
- Prior experience in managing the development and implementation of sponsorship marketing strategy and activation on behalf of a client or company
- Prior experience in managing day-to-day relationships with clients, agencies, and vendors
- Prior experience in sponsorship contract negotiations
- Understanding of and practical experience with event marketing operations and logistics
- Capable of managing multiple projects independently and diligently while delivering under time pressure towards pre-defined goals
- Excellent attention to detail, time management, written and oral communication skills
- Enthusiastic and flexible team-first player with a proactive approach
- Ability to travel 30% of the time
- Proficient in MS Office Suite
Nice To Haves
- Olympic and / or global sports experience and an understanding of the business of sports, sports media and sports marketing / sponsorship specifically related to the Olympic & Paralympic Games is strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day management of client’s IOC, IPC and OCOG partnerships, assets and relationships
- Coordinate and manage activation strategy, planning and execution with client functional teams (brand, marketing, hospitality, operations, PR, etc.) and relevant agency partners in connection with client’s sponsorship platforms
- Participate in the development and implementation of Olympic and Paralympic partnership strategy and activation; evaluate additional sponsorship opportunities and support contract negotiations as appropriate
- Lead the global Olympic and Paralympic property approvals program on behalf of the client including development of guidelines and leading training sessions
- Develop client-ready materials, such as POVs, recommendations, detailed project plans, 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 to ensure activities and services meet protocol and brand standards
- Provide strategic thinking and recommendations regarding the Olympic and Paralympic space for client and agency at large
- Provide support to Senior Account Director and Account Leadership on overarching account management and planning
- Lead and mentor direct reports
Benefits
- health care
- retirement
- vacation
- other paid time off
- additional offerings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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