Account Director, Partnerships

Partnership Marketing Manager

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

Oversee the day-to-day partnership marketing & activation programming with the client's cross-functional teams (partnerships, brands, media, PR, social, etc.) and relevant agency partners in connection with client's sports & entertainment partnership marketing platforms

Develop and implement partnership strategy and activation; evaluate additional sponsorship 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 of 8-10 years of agency, brand or client-based partnership account management experience

Prior experience in managing the development and implementation of partnership marketing strategies and activations on behalf of a client or brand

Prior experience managing a team / individuals

Experience working with college athletics, golf and the NFL

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

Prior experience with sponsorship and talent contract negotiations

Understanding of, and practical experience with, event marketing operations and logistics

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

Strong ability to manage multiple projects across large cross-functional teams independently and diligently while delivering pre-defined goals

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with client / account management experience required

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

Ability to travel a minimum of 25% of the time

Proficient in MS Office Suite

Role is based in NYC

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.

Hiring Rate Minimum : $112,500 annually (minimum will not fall below the applicable state / local minimum salary thresholds)

Hiring Rate Maximum : $150,000 annually

160 / 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.