Account Director, Partnerships

The Role and WhatYou’llDo:

• Overseethe day-to-daypartnership marketing &activation programming withtheclient’scross-functional teams (partnerships,brands,media, PR,social, etc.) and relevant agency partners in connection with client’ssports & entertainmentpartnership marketingplatforms

• Develop and implement partnership strategy and activation; evaluateadditionalsponsorship 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 account team providing connectivity across all workstreams

• Lead and mentor direct reports

You Have These:

• A minimum of8+yearsof agency or client-based sponsorship account management experience in the sports and entertainment industries (specific disciplines could include, sponsorship marketing or event marketing)

• Prior experience in managing the development and implementation ofpartnershipmarketing strategiesand activationson behalf of a clientorbrand

• Prior experience managing a team/individuals

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

• Prior experience with sponsorship contract negotiations

• Understanding of, and practical experience with, event marketing operations andlogistics

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

• Strongability tomanagemultiple projectsacross large cross-functional teamsindependently and diligently whiledelivering pre-defined goals

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with client/accountmanagement experiencerequired

• 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

• Proficient in MS Office Suite

How we work:

WME Groupis at the center of sports, media, entertainment, and fashion and is alargely relationship-basedbusiness. To foster an environment of collaboration, develop our future talent, andbuild onrelationships across leadership, peers, and teams, we work from the office 4 daysperweek. We see immeasurable value internally and throughout the core of the businesses we support.

Don’tmeet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace, so ifyou’reexcited about thisrolebut yourpast experiencedoesn’talign perfectly with everyqualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.