Account Executive

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:

                                                                                                           

The Account Executive, Partnerships will support the day-to-day management of select clients’ sponsorship development, planning, and activation marketing initiatives. Specifically, this position will partner with the Senior Manager and Account team to develop strategy, planning, activation and execution efforts around a travel program and it’s hospitality elements.

• Assist with the day-to-day management and strategic development of client’s program needs for sports and music partners
• Participate in the planning, implementation and measurement/tracking of program rights and assets – e.g., creative approvals, event logistics, tickets/hospitality, guidelines, imagery and video management, premiums and merchandise, etc.
• Build and manage timelines to ensure deadlines and deliverables are met within allocated timeframe and budget
• Create and maintain client-ready materials such as POVs, valuations, activation plans, competitive analyses, industry research, measurement tracking, and weekly reporting on current events, trends and intelligence
• Assist in management of evaluation process for new, renewed and prospective sponsorships, as well as the after-action performance measurement process based on established client objectives
• Support sponsorship tactical implementation/coordination at all events where agency staff is needed

You Have These:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 3 years of relevant agency, property (team/League), or client-based account management experience
• French Canadian fluency, both written and spoken
• Experience working on and/or with sports and/or music platforms/properties
• Proven experience with development and implementation of sponsorship marketing strategies on behalf of clients/companies
• Prior experience with day-to-day relationship management of clients, agencies and vendors
• Participation in (or exposure to) the selection, negotiation, and evaluation of successful sponsorship programs
• Proven ability to prioritize workflow, manage multiple projects simultaneously and drive results
• Practical experience with on-site event marketing operations, hospitality and logistics
• Excellent attention to detail, time management, interpersonal and communication skills
• Enthusiastic and flexible team player with pro-active approach
• Ability to think strategically and creatively
• Ability to problem-solve independently and in groups
• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• Sports business and general marketing understanding
• Ability to work flexible hours and travel for extended periods of time

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:

$60,406 annually

Hiring Range Maximum:

$70,000 annually