Senior Account Executive, Partnerships

Senior Account Executive, Partnerships 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, 160over90s cultural insight, access and influence helps brands stay connected to what their consumers care about most. With offices in seven countries around the world, 160over90s 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 were looking to reach through our work. Just as were obsessed with our clients, their businesses, and the work we do, were even more obsessed with the team bringing it to life. Each day we are actively investing to ensure our people feel seen, heard, and appreciated. No matter where they are, who they are, and what they believe in, 160over90 is the throughline to infuse a culture rooted in acceptance and belonging. As an integrated company, 160over90 sits at the forefront of cultural influence to effectively connect brands with consumers passions. At 160/90, the Partnerships team is comprised of subject matter experts around the world helping clients create, negotiate, activate and evaluate integrated marketing programs. Based in Chicago, this Senior Account Executive position will be part of a dedicated agency team responsible for managing sponsorship initiatives for a key long-term client. The Senior Account Executive, Partnerships will support the day-to-day management of select clients sponsorship development, planning, and activation marketing initiatives across our sports and entertainment sponsorship portfolio. Specifically, this position will partner with the Account team and clients to develop strategy, planning, activation and execution efforts around investments mainly within college football and soccer. The Role and What Youll Do: Assist with the day-to-day management and strategic development of clients sponsorship portfolio Participate in the development, planning, and implementation of sponsorship programs, including management of properties (approvals, logistics, deliverables, incremental negotiations, 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, measurement tracking, and weekly reporting on current events/competitive Assist in management of RFP and 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: Bachelors degree required 3 years of relevant agency, property (team/League), or client-based account management experience Experience working on and/or with college football and/or soccer platforms/properties valuable 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 and logistics Excellent attention to detail, time management, interpersonal and communication skills Ability to think strategically and creatively Ability to problem-solve independently and in groups Sports business and general marketing understanding Proficient in MS Office Suite Endeavor 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. Dont meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt 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. Endeavor unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. We understand this can only be accomplished when we lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. As a global company that drives culture, we strive to reflect the worlds diverse voices. Endeavor is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief. J-18808-Ljbffr