OverviewThe Role and What You'll Do:As an integrated company, 160over90 sits at the forefront of cultural influence to effectively connect brands with consumers' passions. Under Global Marketing, the
Partnerships team is comprised of subject matter experts around the world helping clients create, negotiate, activate, and evaluate integrated marketing programs. Based in New York or Charlotte this
Account Manager position will be part of a dedicated agency team responsible for both leading critical partnerships and management of sponsorship and experiential marketing initiatives for a key client that is focused on serving the financial needs of our nation's military community.
- Lead the strategic development and activation of client's college sports sponsorships and events, including marquee partnerships in the portfolio as well as other portfolio partnerships as assigned
- Manage a team across internal verticals and develop detailed project plans for assigned events, 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 in the execution of events to ensure activities and services meet protocol and brand standards
- Interface with other account team members, client(s) and all appropriate agencies and partner properties on a daily basis to coordinate all fulfillment aspects of assigned programs and events
- Manage the reporting and evaluation process for new, prospective and existing sponsorships, as well as the after-action performance measurement process based on established client objectives
- Create and maintain client-ready materials, such as POVs, recommendations, and activation plans
- Collaborate with internal creative staff to brief necessary projects and ensure high quality, on-time deliverables
QualificationsYou Have These:- Bachelor's degree required
- Minimum of 5-7 years of relevant agency, team, or client-based account management experience
- Experience working on and/or with sports platforms/properties -college football experience preferred
- Demonstrate understanding of military culture, protocol and etiquette
- Participation in the selection, negotiation, and evaluation of successful sponsorship programs
- Proven ability to prioritize workflow, manage multiple projects simultaneously and drive results
- Ability to think strategically and creatively, and to problem-solve independently and in groups
- Military experience and/or a desire to work with military-based programs is preferred
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with client management experience preferred
- Ability to travel 30% of the time (including weekend events)
- Proficient in MS Office Suite and like programs
