Account Executive, Partnerships at Wmeimg

Job description

Who We Are: 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: 160over90 is seeking an Account Executive to join a dedicated team responsible for the day-to-day servicing of a client’s global football sponsorship portfolio, with a primary focus on the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™. The position will report to the Account Manager and is based in San Francisco or New York. Support the planning and delivery of client programs leading up to and throughout the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™ and additional FIFA events, spanning global and local market initiatives, hospitality and other partnership activations. Manage premiums, merchandise, brand assets, imagery and video content supporting the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™ partnership.\ Manage the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™ Public Viewing Event licensing process for the client in coordination with FIFA and relevant property stakeholders. Manage the FIFA Trophy appearance workstream, including planning, coordination, approvals and logistics. Serve as a day-to-day point of contact for the client, agency partners, FIFA stakeholders, vendors and other key partners involved in sponsorship planning and execution. Conduct research and develop client-ready materials including POVs, activation plans, competitive analyses and ongoing reporting informed by the client’s product category, FIFA partnership, relevant industry trends and the broader women’s football landscape. Support strategic planning for the global sponsorship team, identifying opportunities to maximize the value and impact of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™ partnership. Coordinate across global, regional and local teams to drive alignment, consistency and efficiencies across tournament-related workstreams. Manage sponsorship-related project administration, including timelines, approvals, trackers, meeting materials, status updates and other key documentation. Support on-site tournament planning and execution in Brazil, as required. Assist with FIFA approvals for partnership assets and content, coordinating submissions, required materials, feedback and status tracking across global and local teams. Support budget management and financial tracking across assigned FIFA workstreams, helping ensure programs are delivered within approved scopes and budgets. Support measurement and reporting across FIFA partnership programs and activations, including tracking key deliverables, results and post-program learnings against established client objectives. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required. Minimum of two (2) years of agency or client-side experience in sponsorship account management, property management, sports marketing or a related field. Experience working within women’s sports and/or football/soccer platforms or properties. Demonstrated experience developing and implementing sponsorship marketing strategies and programs on behalf of clients or brands. Proven ability to manage day-to-day relationships with clients, agencies, vendors, rights holders and other key stakeholders. Experience supporting the development, negotiation and execution of sponsorship programs and activations. Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing demands, manage multiple projects and deliver against deadlines. Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders, markets and workstreams while maintaining alignment and consistency. Practical experience supporting on-site event marketing operations, logistics and activation execution. Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively to develop effective solutions. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, with strong attention to detail and time management. Enthusiastic, adaptable and proactive team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly PowerPoint, with a strong understanding of sports business and sponsorship marketing. Genuine interest in football and the continued growth of the women’s game strongly preferred. Ability to work flexible hours and travel internationally, including extended periods in Brazil surrounding the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027™. Per local requirements and in the interest of transparency, the rate shown below reflects the prevalent current hiring range for this position. Hiring pay rates are based on a number of factors, including location and may vary depending on job-related qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. The company strives to provide locally competitive rewards packages, which include base rate along with, as applicable, short- and long-term incentives, growth and developmental opportunities, and robust benefits, such as health care, retirement, vacation and other paid time off, and additional offerings. Hiring Rate Minimum: $0 annually (minimum will not fall below the applicable state/local minimum salary thresholds) Hiring Rate Maximum: $0 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.

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Manage premiums, merchandise, brand assets, imagery and video content supporting the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™ partnership.\
Manage the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™ Public Viewing Event licensing process for the client in coordination with FIFA and relevant property stakeholders.
Manage the FIFA Trophy appearance workstream, including planning, coordination, approvals and logistics.
Serve as a day-to-day point of contact for the client, agency partners, FIFA stakeholders, vendors and other key partners involved in sponsorship planning and execution.
Support strategic planning for the global sponsorship team, identifying opportunities to maximize the value and impact of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Brazil 2027™ partnership.
Coordinate across global, regional and local teams to drive alignment, consistency and efficiencies across tournament-related workstreams.
Manage sponsorship-related project administration, including timelines, approvals, trackers, meeting materials, status updates and other key documentation.
Support on-site tournament planning and execution in Brazil, as required.
Assist with FIFA approvals for partnership assets and content, coordinating submissions, required materials, feedback and status tracking across global and local teams.
Support budget management and financial tracking across assigned FIFA workstreams, helping ensure programs are delivered within approved scopes and budgets.
Support measurement and reporting across FIFA partnership programs and activations, including tracking key deliverables, results and post-program learnings against established client objectives.
Bachelor’s degree required.
Minimum of two (2) years of agency or client-side experience in sponsorship account management, property management, sports marketing or a related field.
Experience working within women’s sports and/or football/soccer platforms or properties.
Demonstrated experience developing and implementing sponsorship marketing strategies and programs on behalf of clients or brands.
Proven ability to manage day-to-day relationships with clients, agencies, vendors, rights holders and other key stakeholders.
Experience supporting the development, negotiation and execution of sponsorship programs and activations.
Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing demands, manage multiple projects and deliver against deadlines.
Proven ability to manage multiple stakeholders, markets and workstreams while maintaining alignment and consistency.
Practical experience supporting on-site event marketing operations, logistics and activation execution.
Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively to develop effective solutions.
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, with strong attention to detail and time management.
Enthusiastic, adaptable and proactive team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Nice-to-haves

Genuine interest in football and the continued growth of the women’s game strongly preferred.

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Paid Time Off