Account Manager, Partnerships at Allied

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Feb, 26

Salary

90000.0

Posted On

11 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Account Management, Project Management, Sponsorship Management, Event Marketing, Strategic Thinking, Vendor Management, Communication Skills, Time Management, Organizational Skills, Creative Problem Solving, Client Relations, Budget Management, Team Leadership, Influencer Strategy, Customer Engagement, Hospitality Programming

Industry

Advertising Services

Description

Allied Global Marketing is a leading full-service entertainment, culture, and lifestyle-marketing agency. We build strategic campaigns for a diverse range of clients that connect audiences with experiences they love. Our team of experts captures the unique energy of each project with customized strategies that deliver on-target messaging and drive bottom-line results. An integrated approach is supported by our on-the-ground network of 24 offices and over 500 colleagues across the globe, providing resources and relationships that our partners and clients know and trust. Position: Account Manager, Partnerships Division: Partnership Marketing Location: New York City Reports to: Account Director, Partnership Marketing Company Allied Sports launched in 2019 with a singular mission – to lead modern marketers in the undeniable shift from Sponsor to Storyteller™. Today, we are an independent, full-service agency operating from the Allied Global Marketing network. Led by industry veterans with a rookie spirit, our award-winning team helps buyers and sellers in sports find, negotiate, and activate high-performing partnerships. Sports Business Journal named Allied Sports one of the Best Places to Work in Sports in 2023 and 2024, and Front Office Sports named the agency among the Best Employers in Sports for 2024. At Allied Sports, we let our values speak louder than our value proposition. We begin every weekly all- company meeting by reinforcing the organizational values that define what it means to be Allied. Driven – All grit, no quit. We love what we do and use that drive to help our clients win every day. Versatile – Built for change. We strive for continuous improvement; progress, not perfection. Meticulous – Do the corners because details matter. Little things done well make big things happen. Real – We lead with transparency and vulnerability to empower teammates who feel heard and seen. One – We, not me. We always put team first and find every opportunity to reward the assist. The Opportunity: Allied Sports is hiring an Account Manager to join our fast-growing team. We are looking for a motivated, dedicated and enthusiastic person to join our team to lead the day-to-day management of a Partnership Marketing client’s sponsorship portfolio. The role will also support the account team and agency business initiatives with industry expertise, idea generation, and development of presentation materials. Responsibilities The position of Account Manager is client-facing and expected to maintain an in-depth understanding of clients’ businesses and forge partnerships with client-side counterparts, partners and vendors. Lead day-to-day management of client's sponsorship platform including overall project management (e.g. project plans, timelines, agency integration and deliverables) Develop and lead on sponsorship rights and asset management processes Coordinate and manage activation programming with client functional teams and relevant agency partners in connection with client's sponsorship platforms Provide strategic thinking and POVs for sponsorship initiatives. Specific initiatives could include event activation development, talent / influencer strategy, customer engagement, hospitality programming, media integration strategy, etc. Manage client-vendor relationships and coordinate necessary deliverables on behalf of client Provide proactive strategic thinking and recommendations for client and agency at large Manage project budgets and invoicing deadlines Lead key meetings with internal & external constituents Provide support to Director and VP on overarching account management and planning Lead and mentor direct reports Qualifications Prior sports sponsorship experience required Client-based account management experience; specific disciplines could include partnership marketing, event marketing, activation management. Project management experience with the ability to manage multiple projects independently and with a larger team League and/or team experience, an understanding of the business of sports, sports media, IP rights and sponsorship Experience with on-site event management, event execution and vendor management Ability to think strategically, creatively and can problem solve independently Ability to handle precise asset management records, allocation, tracking and reconciliation Exceptional organizational skills Excellent time management, written and verbal communication skills Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time Proficient in Microsoft suite (in particular PowerPoint, Word, Excel) Ability to work weekends, holidays and non-traditional hours, as required 3-5 years of experience of agency, property or client-specific sponsorship management experience Considerations Base salary range in New York, NY: $80-90k Hybrid schedule: Office in New York, NY with 3 days in-office (Tues-Thurs) and 2 days remote (Mon & Fri) weekly. Benefits include Vision, Medical, Dental, Commuter Benefits etc. Base salary represents the salary range that Allied Sports, in good faith, might be willing to pay for this job at the time of this posting. Actual base salary depends on several factors, including market dynamics, location and region, experience, specialized skills/training (education), and level of responsibility. Allied Sports expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Allied Sports would consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range only in truly exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials, or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position. #LI-DNI Allied Global Marketing is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state or local law. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Responsibilities

The Account Manager will lead the day-to-day management of a Partnership Marketing client’s sponsorship portfolio and support the account team with industry expertise and presentation materials. This role involves maintaining client relationships, managing project timelines, and providing strategic recommendations for sponsorship initiatives.