Account Manager - Sports & Gaming Client

iShare, Inc.

$185K — $205K *
York, NY 14592In-Person
Media
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in account management, consulting, or business development, preferably in Sports or Gaming.
  • Experience managing large accounts with emphasis on driving growth; P&L ownership is a plus.
  • Ability to engage with C-level and senior stakeholders to identify business challenges and propose solutions.
  • Preferred knowledge of Sports & Gaming, including leagues and iGaming.
  • Understanding of data analytics and digital transformation as it relates to fan engagement and operations.
  • Experience with sales, RFPs, proposals, and contract negotiations is essential.
  • Strong communication skills, particularly for executive-level presentations.
  • Track record of leading global delivery teams and ensuring client satisfaction.
  • Willingness to travel 30-40% for client relations and events.
  • Bachelor's degree required; MBA or equivalent is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Manage relationships with assigned Sports & Gaming clients, including leagues, teams, and sportsbooks.
  • Drive business growth through developing pipeline proposals and renewals in conjunction with sales.
  • Expand existing accounts by proposing new solutions and services that meet client needs.
  • Create a robust sales pipeline, ensuring meticulous tracking and closure of opportunities.
  • Lead negotiations for proposals and closures of major deals to meet sales targets.
  • Cultivate trusted advisor relationships with senior stakeholders in the sports and gaming industries.
  • Collaborate with delivery leaders to ensure timely and quality execution of services and programs.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic environment within the Sports & Gaming sector.
  • Access to growth opportunities in analytics, digital engineering, and data management.
  • Engagement with senior leadership and C-level executives.
  • Chance to be a pivotal player in expanding market reach and profitability.
  • A supportive atmosphere for professional development and advancement.
Full Job Description
Location: NYC Metro area

Reports To: VP, Head of Sports & Gaming

Base Salary range - $185k to $205K plus annual bonus target

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Account Manager to drive growth, manage key relationships, and ensure delivery excellence across the Sports & Gaming portfolio. The individual will be responsible for owning client accounts, deepening relationships with senior stakeholders, expanding scope across Analytics & AI, Data Management, Digital Engineering, F&A, CX Ops, and ensuring alignment with client needs.

Key Responsibilities
  • Account Management & Growth
    • Serve as the primary relationship manager for assigned Sports & Gaming clients (e.g., leagues, teams, sportsbooks, game publishers).
    • Drive pipeline development, proposals, and renewals in collaboration with sales and delivery teams.
  • Sales & Business Development
    • Drive revenue growth through expanding existing accounts with new solutions and services.
    • Build and maintain a healthy pipeline, ensuring disciplined tracking, forecasting, and closure.
    • Lead proposal development, commercial negotiations, and deal closures.
    • Meet or exceed quarterly and annual sales targets.
  • Client Engagement & Advisory
    • Build trusted advisor relationships with C-level and senior stakeholders in sports leagues, gaming operators, and media companies.
  • Delivery Oversight
    • Partner with delivery leaders to ensure high-quality, on-time execution of ongoing programs.
    • Monitor client satisfaction and proactively address any issues or risks.

Qualifications
  • 10+ years of experience in client-facing roles such as account management, consulting, or business development, ideally in Sports, Gaming, Media, or adjacent industries.
  • Experience managing large accounts and actively driving growth; prior P&L ownership considered an advantage.
  • Proven ability to engage with CXO and VP/Director-level stakeholders to frame business problems, shape solutions, and drive adoption.
  • Knowledge of the Sports & Gaming domain (leagues, sports betting & iGaming, and video gaming & eSports) highly preferred.
  • Strong understanding of data, analytics, AI/ML, and digital transformation in the context of fan engagement, ticketing, sponsorship, media & broadcasting, and game operations (on-field).
  • Commercial orientation with experience supporting sales pursuits, RFP responses, proposals, and contract negotiations.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to deliver at the executive level.
  • Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional and global delivery teams while ensuring client satisfaction.
  • Willingness to travel (30-40%) to client locations, league offices, and major events.
  • Bachelor's degree required; MBA or equivalent preferred.


Compensation: $185,000.00 per year

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