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160over90

Account Director, Partnerships

160over90, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199


Who We Are:

160over90 is a full-service cultural marketing agency. An integrated part of the Endeavor network, which includes entertainment agency WME and sports, fashion and events leader IMG, 160over90’s cultural insight, access and influence helps brands stay connected to what their consumers care about most. With offices in seven countries around the world, 160over90’s expertise spans experiential, creative, public relations, digital, social, impact, influence, higher education and more. We represent culture. (B)ring (You)rs. At 160over90, we invite you to be the most authentic version of yourself. No matter where you come from or what you look like, you can be your full self here. Our work reaches diverse communities around the globe. So, it's important to us that our team reflects the full spectrum of voices, values, and perspectives of the audiences we’re looking to reach through our work.

Endeavor is a global sports and entertainment company, home to many of the world’s most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events, and experiences.

The Role and What You’ll Do:

160over90 is seeking an Account Director, Client Development that will lead a dedicated agency team responsible for managing the Payment Services client activation programs, with a core focus on client sponsorship initiatives. Position will be located in San Francisco, CA and will report to the Senior Vice President.

Overall management of client development efforts in connection with client’s global sponsorships

Provide consultation to key client groups to help drive client engagement via sponsorship activation platforms

Work with various client stakeholders and oversee asset allocations, tracking and management of client opportunities

Support development, implementation, and execution of large-scale custom campaigns and activations (from multi-media channels to experiential programs)

Support ideation and implementation of client engagement strategies

Assist in developing and delivering client engagement products and solutions (creative playbooks, new hospitality product, loyalty platform solution)

Interact with and provide day-to-day communication to multiple client stakeholders, including strategic guidance for worldwide teams

Oversee development of project management tools, including workback timelines, status reports and budgets

Work cross-functionally with other Agency business units to develop and implement programs

Liaise with Agency teams to manage approval of creative elements, preparation of client marketing activation presentations

Create and foster a collaborative environment acting as the global hub for synergies and collaboration

Provide oversight and management of activation success metrics, internal tracking documents, weekly updates and recaps as necessary

Manage the on-going internal and external process of opening budgets, CRM tracking and providing payments to vendors

Lead and mentor direct reports while providing property expertise, guidance, and insight

Provide overall support to VP and SVP on overarching account management and planning

You Have These:

Bachelor’s Degree

A minimum of 8-10 years of agency or client-based sponsorship account management experience

Sports sponsorship experience required, with a strong preference for those with global (Olympic, FIFA) and/or US Sports league experience (NFL, MLB, etc.)

Client service and account management experience working with payment companies, finance, or retail banking a plus

Prior experience in managing the development and implementation of sponsorship marketing strategy and activation on behalf of a client or company

Prior experience managing a team/individuals

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

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

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

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

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

Enthusiastic and flexible team-first player with a proactive approach

Ability to work flexible hours and travel on occasion

Proficient in MS Office Suite

How we work:

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.

Hiring Range:

Hiring Range Minimum:

$112,500 annually

Hiring Range Maximum:

$150,000 annually

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