Account Manager

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:

160over90 is seeking an Account Manager that will be part of a dedicated team responsible for the day-to-day servicing of a client's NBA team and venue partnerships. The position will report to the team's Director and be based in our New York office.
 

• Lead and support the day-to-day management of client's partnership marketing efforts

• Strong project management skills and the ability to multitask multiple client requests

• Assist in developing and implementing sponsorship strategy and initiatives, including customized programs and promotions

• Help manage the sponsorship measurement and return on investment process

• Provide and analyze industry trends, research, competitive analysis, and POVs

• Develop sponsorship and activation materials. This will include, but not be limited to development of creative elements, client marketing presentations, securing approvals from key stake holders and distribution of materials to clients and partners

• Interface and work closely with external agencies and partners, including but not limited to creative and experiential agencies, along with client-internal social, regional and local departments

• Attend events and activations and provide on-site support as needed

You Have These:

• Bachelor's Degree 

• A minimum of 4 - 6 years of agency or client-based account management experience (specific disciplines could include sponsorship strategy and marketing, partnership strategy and marketing, event / experiential marketing, influencer marketing or digital marketing) 

• Experience and understanding of the business of sports, sports media and sports marketing/sponsorship, with NBA interest/experience strongly preferred

• Ability to manage the development and implementation of a marketing strategy on behalf of client or company 

• Ability to manage day-to-day relationships with client and agency(s) 

• Experience working with internal teams (account/creative) as well as other agency partners 

• Proactive self-starter

• Superior client relationship/service skills 

• Ability to think strategically and creatively 

• Ability to problem-solve independently and in groups 

• Excellent time management, written and oral communication skills 

• Ability to travel ~10% of the time 

• Exceptional in MS Office Suite, especially PowerPoint and Excel 

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 hourly rate 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 Rate Minimum:

$75,000 annually (minimum will not fall below the applicable state/local minimum salary thresholds)

Hiring Rate Maximum:

$100,000 annually160/90 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.