Account Manager, Experiential - Chicago, United States - 160over90

160over90

Verified Company

Chicago, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Who We Are:
160over90 is a fullservice cultural marketing agency.

An integrated part of the Endeavor network, which includes entertainment agency WME and sports, fashion and events leader IMG, 160over90's cultural insight, access and influence helps brands stay connected to what their consumers care about most.

With offices in seven countries around the world, 160over90's expertise spans experiential, creative, public relations, digital, social, impact, influence, higher education and more.

We represent culture. (B)ring (You)rs. At 160over90, we invite you to be the most authentic version of yourself. No matter where you come from or what you look like, you can be your full self here. Our work reaches diverse communities around the globe.

So, it's important to us that our team reflects the full spectrum of voices, values, and perspectives of the audiences we're looking to reach through our work.

Just as we're obsessed with our clients, their businesses, and the work we do, we're even more obsessed with the team bringing it to life.

Each day we are actively investing to ensure our people feel seen, heard, and appreciated.

No matter where they are, who they are, and what they believe in, 160over90 is the throughline to infuse a culture rooted in acceptance and belonging.

Endeavor is a global sports and entertainment company, home to many of the world's most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events, and experiences.

The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation through entertainment agency WME; sports operations and advisory, event management, media production and distribution, and brand licensing through IMG; live event experiences and hospitality through On Location; fullservice marketing through global cultural marketing agency 160over90; and sports data and technology through IMG ARENA and OpenBet.

Endeavor is also the majority owner of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE:
TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company comprising UFC and WWE.
The Role and What You'll Do:

160over90 helps clients connect with consumers to build their branding power. Every year, more than 50 of the world's bestknown brands rely on 160over90 to provide integrated marketing solutions. Through our learnings about the client's objectives, 160over90 designs strategic marketing solutions that break through to consumers and deliver results. 160over90 connects many of the world's leading brands with consumers through access to unique sports and entertainment properties. We tap into our broad global assets to create marketing solutions that help clients break through the clutter, build brand loyalty and quantifiably drive revenue.

160over90 is seeking an Account Manager to join the Experiential Team in our Chicago office.

The Account Manager will play an integral role in managing a variety of a key 160/90 client's regional partnerships and experiences, including sports, arts, community engagement, music, and automotive programs, as well as lead and execute activations across multiple US markets.

Lead the management, planning, coordination, and execution of the client's Activation strategy and execution in multiple US markets Interact daily with clients, partner agencies, properties, vendors, and other stakeholders relevant to support client activation initiatives Evaluate and provide a POV on new partnership opportunities against the established partnership strategy Manage multiple programs at once, including oversight of timelines/workflows Participate in the ideation, development and implementation of Activation plan against the established criteria Liaise/interface with internal crossfunctional departments and with external agency partners and vendors Develop presentations and client materials to support Activation strategy and implementation Manage all creative ideation approval processes with key stakeholders and clients Provide general insight and expertise on Experiential landscape in Covid and postCovid environment Assist with strategic and creative concept development Provide oversight and management of success metrics, internal tracking documents, weekly updates and program recaps Manage activation related administrational and budget/accounting matters, including payments to vendorsYou Have These:

Bachelor's Degree

A minimum of 5+ years of agency or clientbased experiential marketing and account management Previous experience in managing and executing experiential brand activations Previous experience in managing brand partnerships/sponsorships is a plus Capable of managing multiple projects independently and diligently while delivering under time pressure towards predefined goals Prior experience managing daytoday relationships with client, agency(s) and vendors. Experience working with an automotive brand is a plus. Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and attention to detail Enthusiastic and flexib