Strategic Account Manager (Sports Partnerships)

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Candy’s mission is to deepen our connection to experiences that bring us joy. As fans. As collectors. As people creating lives, we’re passionate about living. We understand that connection because we’ve chased it since we were kids. We are unapologetic fans and serious collectors who see limitless possibilities in the digital revolution that’s disrupting – more like exploding – the way we engage and experience our favorite sports, music, art, and cultural icons.

We know the passion of being a die-hard fan and the need for the experience beyond the bleachers. We’re building a fully immersive storefront where fans can not only buy, sell, and trade their digital assets, but also experience a fully immersive marketplace that gives our users enablement beyond imagination with their digital assets.

Fandom. Reimagined.

OUR INVESTORS:

  • Michael Rubin- Founder & CEO of Fanatics & Philadelphia 76ers co-owner 
  • Mike Novogratz - CEO of Galaxy Digital, Pioneer Investor
  • Gary Vaynerchuk- CEO of VaynerMedia, Social Media Entrepreneur


SO YOU WANT TO JOIN CANDY?

We are looking for an experienced Account Manager to join our Account Management team with a proven background of achievements. You will be responsible for serving as the liaison between Candy and professional sports leagues being able to effectively communicate needs, support, and opportunities of growth. Our Account Managers help us reach success by working directly with our clients to focus on challenging, high-impact projects across many departments working under our Head of Partnerships and other Account Directors. We want someone who values trust, excellence, and accountability. Above all, have a genuine love for Candy, who we are, and what we do.

We are searching for creative minds that are excited to take on challenges in the immediate while providing vision to the future. We want builders, innovators, and those that can not only think outside the box, but collaborate outside the box.

AS OUR MOST VALUABLE PLAYER, YOU WILL...

  • Represent Candy and often communicate with professional sports leagues. 
  • Work in a high-volume/fast-paced environment.
  • Cross-functionally work across different departments.
  • Create throughout strategies and communicate them in thorough presentations.


WHO ARE YOU?

  • You have 7+ years of experience in an account support type role, ideally focused on sports, media, and/or popular culture. 
  • You are a straightforward problem solver and display critical thinking abilities. 
  • You have a growth mindset. 
  • You have previous financial services or start-up experience.
  • You ease at presenting your work and explaining design decisions.
  • You love sports, blockchain & crypto, and/or collectibles!


You’ll Love Working here because...

  • Our People. You will be working with the top players who are the most talented, fun, supportive, and innovative leaders and teams. Aka, people you can be proud to work with!
  • Our Mission. We believe that we are building something great and that the best things we create will make the world a better place. Our goal is to deepen our connection through experiences to fans and collectors globally.
  • Perks. Our team-based culture provides the foundation for people to do their best work and constantly learn and grow. We offer a full slate of benefits, including competitive salaries, stock options, health coverage, and unlimited vacation. Given that we’re an early-stage startup, our benefits package continues to evolve as we do. Your ideas and suggestions matter to us! 


Our Core Values.

  • Trust. We safeguard the goal. We believe we will only succeed if we earn trust – trust of our people, trust of our customers, trust of our partners. We will strive to achieve and keep faith at all times.
  • Innovation. We dream big. We’re endlessly curious and constantly searching for the best, the better, and the never-before imagined.
  • Excellence. We take big swings. We have high expectations of ourselves in everything we do.
  • Grit. We push past the finish line until the last second. Giving up is not an option. We will always find a way. 
  • Inclusion. We are a team player, and we are in it together. We believe that diverse thinking comes from different thinkers, and we need all perspectives to come together and win.
  • Authenticity. We are the real deal and always authentic in what we create, our dealings with others, and in who we are as human beings. 
  • Accountability. We carry the ball. We hold ourselves to the highest moral and ethical standards. We will be fair and honest and take responsibility for our actions.
More Information on Candy
Candy operates in the Blockchain industry. The company is located in New York City, NY. Candy was founded in 2021. It has 49 total employees. It offers perks and benefits such as Volunteer in local community, Partners with nonprofits, Friends outside of work, Eat lunch together, Intracompany committees and Daily sync. To see all 4 open jobs at Candy, click here.
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