Account Director, Partnerships

The Role and What You’ll Do: 
 

• Oversee the day-to-day partnership marketing & activation programming with the client’s cross-functional teams (partnerships, brands, media, PR, social, etc.) and relevant agency partners in connection with client’s sports & entertainment partnership marketing platforms 

• Develop and implement partnership strategy and activation; evaluate additional sponsorship opportunities and support contract negotiations as appropriate 

• Spearhead research and analytics efforts across client deliverables 

• Provide strategic thinking and recommendations for client and agency at large 

• Liaise with wider account team providing connectivity across all workstreams 

• Lead and mentor direct reports 

You Have These: 

• A minimum of 8+ years of agency or client-based sponsorship account management experience in the sports and entertainment industries (specific disciplines could include, sponsorship marketing or event marketing) 

• Prior experience in managing the development and implementation of partnership marketing strategies and activations on behalf of a client or brand 

• Prior experience managing a team/individuals 

• Prior experience managing day-to-day relationships with clients, agencies, and vendors 

• Prior experience with sponsorship contract negotiations��

• Understanding of, and practical experience with, event marketing operations and logistics 

• Proven ability to prioritize workflow, manage multiple projects simultaneously and drive results 

• Strong ability to manage multiple projects across large cross-functional teams independently and diligently while delivering pre-defined goals 

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with client/account management experience required   

• Ability to think strategically and creatively, and to problem-solve independently and in groups 

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