Account Executive, Events

Who We Are
Horizon Sports and Experiences (HS&E) was created to provide a differentiated and comprehensive approach for clients engaging in sports and experiential marketing. With a fully-integrated service model, HS&E includes a core focus on IP creation and monetization, strategic advisory and consulting, media rights, sponsorship, sales, and experiential strategy and activation – transforming marketers' ability to more seamlessly and effectively leverage their brand assets, content, and engagement strategies to drive increased growth.

Job Description
Who We Are

Horizon Sports and Experiences (HS&E) was created to provide a differentiated and comprehensive approach for clients engaging in sports and experiential marketing. With a fully-integrated service model, HS&E includes a core focus on IP creation and monetization, strategic advisory and consulting, media rights, sponsorship, sales, and experiential strategy and activation – transforming marketers' ability to more seamlessly and effectively leverage their brand assets, content, and engagement strategies to drive increased growth.

What You’ll Do

HS&E is looking for an exceptional Account Executive to join the Events & Hospitality team as an integral member supporting VIP hospitality programs for a variety of brand clients. The ideal candidate is passionate about events, extremely organized, a strong communicator and excels at building relationships.

Experience planning B2B hospitality programs across Formula 1, Golf and Tennis is a plus.

60% - Account and Project Management

Work hand-in-hand with Events & Hospitality team to support the coordination and execution of detailed hospitality programs for C‑Suite executives

Interact daily with clients, partner agencies, properties and vendors to coordinate logistics, responding in a timely manner

Negotiate event specifics with vendors (hotel, transportation, gifting, food & beverage) and event organizers

Prepare and own client‑facing materials including status documents (agendas and notes) and trackers, activation overviews and post‑event recaps, making sure client deadlines are met

Effectively interpret client feedback for internal revision and identification of next steps

Own client and agency administrative processes for programs including meeting management, vendor and internal briefs and support with budget creation, tracking and reconciliation

Mentor and manage more junior team members including temporary event staff

15% - Strategic Planning

Participate in the ideation, development, and implementation of plans against the established objectives

Utilize creative thinking and knowledge of industry and cultural trends to develop program enhancements (pushing the envelope and thinking outside of the box)

Support the Events team with growth of business within existing client portfolios

Develop persuasive presentations and client materials to illustrate activation ideas and strategy

25% - Relationship Management

Establish effective relationships with internal and external teams through clear and timely communication

Develop trusted rapport with client, managing daily communications and anticipating needs and questions

Who You Are

Passionate about live experiences with a desire to innovate and keep up with trends

Team‑spirited and collaborative to achieve client objectives

Proactive, seeking out opportunities to support the team

Excellent organizational skills, communication skills and attention to detail

Ability to work in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment

Independent problem solver with foresight and the ability to develop creative solutions

An advocate for and supporter of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Preferred Skills & Experience

Bachelor of Arts or Science (minimum)

2+ years of event marketing experience at an agency, team, league or brand with demonstrated understanding of the industry

Polished, professional and enthusiastic about delivering high quality experiences for brands

Proven success in project management and managing multiple priorities

Experience developing persuasive presentations

High level of proficiency with Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Ability to work nights, weekends or travel for client programs and/or events

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations
No requirements for certificates, licenses and/or registrations

Physical Activity and Work Environment
Occasionally the employee might be asked to perform minimal physical activity in support of onsite event execution

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

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Horizon Media is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Salary Range
$66,300.00 - $85,000.00

A successful applicant’s actual base salary may vary based on factors such as individual’s skill sets, experience, training, education, licensure/certifications, and qualifications for the role.

As an organization, we take an aptitude and competency‑based hiring approach.

We provide a competitive total rewards package including a discretionary bonus and a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, company paid holidays and unlimited paid time off (PTO), mental health and wellness resources, pet insurance, childcare resources, identity theft insurance, fertility assistance programs, and fitness reimbursement.

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