Account Manager, Talent Partnerships - Olympics

Who We Are:

160over90 is an award-winning global marketing agency which 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.

The Role and What You’ll Do:

• Provide guidance and day-to-day consulting for the client’s athlete ambassador-related programming (primary focus Olympic and Paralympic athletes, secondary focus on other talent verticals), including strategy, talent identification, contract negotiation and asset management

• Day-to-day relationship management with all athletes and agents. May include athlete travel coordination, activation of and appearances for priority athletes as well as management of all athlete approvals related to Global and local marketing campaign(s)

• Recommend asset allocation, develop distribution and tracking process, and manage the delivery and implementation of talent assets

• Host planning sessions, discuss best practices, provide evaluations and plan development, and advise on talent-related initiatives and opportunities

• Create and maintain client-ready materials, such as POVs, recommendations, activation plans and competitive analysis, and recognize new opportunities & emerging trends

• Provide strategic thinking and recommendations regarding talent space for client and agency at large

• Preparation of client’s programming including athlete appearance requests across workstreams

• Monitor athletes through review of social media, press releases and news articles across major media platforms

• Interface with other account team members, client(s) and all appropriate agencies and partner properties daily to coordinate all fulfillment aspects of assigned programs and events

• Develop detailed project plans and manage timelines to ensure deadlines and deliverables are within budget

• Serve as a subject matter expert by utilizing industry relationships and expertise to supply recommendations and facilitate talent signings

• Provide support to Director and SVP on overarching account management and planning

You Have These:

• A minimum of 5-7 years of agency or client-based sponsorship account management experience

• Athlete management experience required. Experience working with Olympic talent preferred.

• Experience managing the development and implementation of sponsorship marketing strategies and activations on behalf of a client or company

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

• Experience in managing day-to-day relationships with clients, talent, agencies, and/or vendors

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, proactive and collaborative self-starter

• Capable of managing multiple projects independently and diligently while delivering under time pressure towards pre-defined goals

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

• Enthusiastic and flexible team-first player with a proactive approach

• Ability to travel 25% of the time (including weekends)

• Proficient in MS Office Suite

How we work: 

WME Group is at the center of sports, media, entertainment, and fashion and is a largely relationship-based business. To foster an environment of collaboration, develop our future talent, and build on relationships across leadership, peers, and teams, we work from the office 4 days per week. We see immeasurable value internally and throughout the core of the businesses we support.

 

Don’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Per local requirements and in the interest of transparency, the range shown below reflects the prevalent current hiring range for this position. Hiring pay rates are based on a number of factors, including location and may vary depending on job-related qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. The company strives to provide locally competitive rewards packages, which include base rate along with, as applicable, short- and long-term incentives, growth and developmental opportunities, and robust benefits, such as health care, retirement, vacation and other paid time off, and additional offerings.

Hiring Range Minimum:

$75,000 annually

Hiring Range Maximum:

$100,000 annually

160/90 is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that encourages applications from qualified, eligible candidates from all backgrounds and life experiences regardless of race, gender identity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.