Account Manager - Olympic Sponsorships Los Angeles, California, United States

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BDA brings the world's biggest brands to life through promotional merchandise. Fortune 500 companies and major sports leagues and teams come to us looking to connect with their consumers on an emotional level. We create three-dimensional advertising that people invite into their homes, offices, cars and classrooms. We let people see, touch, feel, own and interact with a brand in a way no other marketing permits. It's what we like to call the Power of Merchandise.

We give our team members the creative freedom and foster the entrepreneurial spirit necessary to champion our clients' branding goals utilizing cutting edge ideas. Our people are our No. 1 asset, and we remain committed to making our company a great place to work for our team and family.

We take great pride in our company culture—one that inspires teamwork, fun and excellence across our organization. We're energetic people who love what we do—churning out more than 50 million units each year for the world's most admired brands in a fun, fast paced environment that rewards high achievement.

As an Account Manager at BDA, you will play a vital role in building and maintaining strong relationships with our clients. Your primary focus will be on understanding the clients' needs and objectives, recommending suitable merchandise solutions and programs, and ensuring the successful execution and on-time delivery of projects.This role requires a deep understanding of the sports industry, sponsorship dynamics, and merchandising strategies. The individual in this position will work closely with clients, internal teams, and external partners to drive revenue, enhance brand visibility, and strengthen client relationships.

The role of an Account Manager at BDA is dynamic and customer-focused. Success in this position requires a combination of sales acumen, relationship building, creativity, project management, product knowledge, and the ability to consistently deliver excellent service to clients. By fostering strong relationships and providing valuable promotional solutions, the Account Manager significantly contributes to the growth and success of BDA and the client's marketing and branding goals.

The ideal candidate will live within a commutable distance to downtown Los Angeles, California for frequent in office meetings; however, we're open to other locations for exceptionally strong candidates.

Those that reside within 50 miles of a BDA office will be required to follow a hybrid work schedule, with 3 days in the office and 3 days working from home. Those located farther away will work remotely.

Experience Requirements

• 5+ years of positive Account Management or Business Development experience
• Experience ensuring compliance with the IOC's and / or USOPC licensing or branding standards for Olympic merchandise or promotional materials required
• Proven track record of increasing sales and business opportunities through client development
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to deliver client presentations
• Ability to work with assigned budgets and forecasts
• Energetic self-starter
• Hungry to grow and nurture our clients
• Always in learning mode and coachable
• Team player
• Accountability, Urgency, Passion

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We are pleased to share the base salary range for this position is $70,000 to $90,000. If you are hired at BDA, your compensation will be determined based on factors that may include geographic location, skills, education, and experience. In addition to these factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any offer. In the spirit of pay transparency, the range listed is the full base salary range for the role and hiring at the top of the range would not be typical, in order to allow for future salary growth. The range listed is just one component of BDA's total compensation and rewards programs, which includes : robust PTO; vacation, a paid volunteer day, holidays and summer Fridays, Benefits; medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance, 401k; tuition reimbursement, mental health and financial wellness programs and professional development opportunities including tuition reimbursement. Certain revenue-generating positions may be eligible for incentive compensation.

BDA is more than a workplace - it's a family. For more than four decades we've promoted a vibrant and welcoming culture that not only accepts but demands you to be different. The quirky, the bold, the creative and the unique make up the foundation of a company that the most iconic brands in the world look to help tell their story through the power of merchandise.

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