Account Manager, Partnerships

This is a Full Time Job

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Job Summary
Account Manager, Partnerships (160over90, WME Group), based in New York. This role manages global sponsorship activations with a focus on sports, surf, combat sports, and music. Candidates will oversee planning, execution, and stakeholder communication across global markets. (Full job description below)

Years of Experience Required
5–7 years in Sponsorship Marketing (60–84 Months)

Salary
\$75,000 - \$100,000 annually

Required Experience
• 5–7 years of experience in sponsorship account management (agency or client-side)
• Experience with global sports or music sponsorships
• Strong project management and client relationship skills
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
• Ability to travel as needed

Preferred Experience
• Experience managing at least one direct report
• Familiarity with league/team operations and global sponsorship rights
• Surf industry experience
• Experience working with internal and external agency teams
• Portuguese language proficiency (preferred but not required)

Workplace Requirements
Onsite — New York office (Park Ave South)
4 days per week in-office per company policy

Education Requirements
Bachelor’s degree

Hard Skills
• PowerPoint
• Excel
• Word
• Sponsorship ROI measurement
• Creative brief writing
• Marketing presentations

Soft Skills
• Strategic thinking with a global mindset
• Time management
• Written and verbal communication
• Multi-tasking
• Problem-solving
• Team collaboration
• Client service

Bonus Skills
• Experience managing or mentoring junior administrative staff
• Portuguese language skills

Full Job Description

160over90 (JR27142) — Account Manager, Partnerships
Location: New York (Park Ave South)

At 160/90, the Partnerships team helps clients develop and execute integrated marketing programs across global markets.

The Account Manager will oversee the activation of a client’s global sponsorship initiatives, especially in surf, combat sports, and music. Responsibilities include leading internal and external stakeholder communications, creating activation plans and presentations, coordinating global initiatives, and managing timelines, deliverables, and budgets.

Key responsibilities:
• Manage global sports and music sponsorships day-to-day
• Interface with clients, agencies, and partners
• Lead activation planning and execution
• Create POVs, activation plans, and presentations
• Develop project timelines and deliverables
• Manage internal teams and creative briefs
• Coordinate global activations and communications
• Measure sponsorship ROI
• Support onsite event activations
• Potential management of junior staff

Benefits
• Base salary
• Short- and long-term incentives
• Health care
• Retirement plans
• Paid vacation and time off
• Growth and development opportunities
• Additional employee benefits

Skills:
\[Sponsorship Activation] \[Sports Marketing] \[Client Relationship Management] \[Project Management] \[Creative Brief Writing] \[Global Marketing Strategy] \[PowerPoint] \[Excel] \[Music Industry Partnerships] \[Surf Industry Knowledge]