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160over90 · 1 day ago

Account Director - Partnerships (Future Opportunity)

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

160over90 is a leading global sports marketing agency specializing in various aspects of sports and entertainment. They are seeking an Account Director to oversee partnership marketing and activation programming, develop strategies, and provide strategic recommendations while mentoring a team.

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Responsibilities

Oversee the day-to-day partnership marketing & activation programming with client’s cross-functional teams (partnerships, brands, media, PR, social, etc.) and relevant agency partners in connection with client’s music & 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 global account team providing connectivity across all workstreams

Lead and mentor direct reports

Qualification

Partnership account managementPartnership marketing strategiesSponsorship contract negotiationsEvent marketing operationsMusic industry experienceTeam managementMS Office SuiteInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsAttention to detailTime management

Required

A minimum of 10 years of agency, brand or client-based partnership account management experience

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

Experience working within the Music industry

Prior experience with sponsorship contract negotiations

Talent contract negotiation experience

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

Excellent attention to detail, time management, written and oral communication skills

Enthusiastic and flexible team-first player with a proactive approach

Ability to travel a minimum of 25% of the time

Proficient in MS Office Suite

Role is based in the NYC (required)

Benefits

Health care

Retirement

Vacation and other paid time off

Additional offerings

Company

160over90

160over90 is the sole agency in Searchlight’s portfolio alongside other companies

Founded in 2000

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

501-1000 employees

http://160over90.com/

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Total Funding

unknown

2018-01-09Acquired

Leadership Team

Darryl Cilli

Executive Chairman and Founder

Shannon Price Slusher

Executive Chairman, Founder

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