Associate Account Executive, Sports Marketing

Overview

Omnicom Media (OM), the media services division of Omnicom Group Inc. (NYSE: OMC) – delivers transformational experiences for consumers, clients, and talent. Powered by the Omni marketing orchestration system, OM connects best-in-class capabilities that enable our full-service media agencies OMD, PHD, and Hearts & Science to deliver more relevant and actionable consumer experiences, more productive and proactive client experiences, and more collaborative and rewarding talent experiences for the more than 24,000 people serving the world’s leading brands in OM agencies around the globe. Optimum Sports is the dedicated sports marketing agency within OMG. Unlike traditional sports marketing agencies, Optimum Sports operates in both the Sports Sponsorship and Sports Media landscapes. With the combination of both disciplines under a single offering, Optimum Sports is able to provide its clients with unique and advantageous marketplace leverage through which it delivers cohesive, multi-platform sports marketing strategies. Ingrained with the latest research and ROI tools, Optimum Sports facilitates everything from Ideation to Execution to Actualization. Our approach integrates media, investment, property, and insights to develop strategy, manage negotiation and execution, and evaluate performance of partnerships. Established in 2003, we continue to innovate in the sports marketplace and build solutions for our constantly evolving world.
Education and Standards

Undergraduate degree required, preferably in Marketing, Business, Sports Management, or communications
Entry Level, 1 year of experience
Knowledge of sports is essential
Critical Skills

Strong ability to effectively communicate ideas in both a written and verbal setting
General understanding of industry knowledge, sports marketing vernacular, and trends
Self-sufficient, enthusiastic, and proactively pursues assignments
Ability to work well under pressure and deliver assignments under deadlines
Efficient and organized with the ability to handle multiple tasks at one time
High level of proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and online research
Assist AE/SAE/Supervisor in day-to-day communication
Organize and track documents, such as activation calendars, billing, metrics, recaps, and evaluations
Ability to manage multiple clients and projects, including developing a broad understanding of clients’ businesses and needs
Aid in the evaluation and negotiation of sponsorship proposals on behalf of Optimum Sports clients
Recognize and solve tactical problems; participate in development of strategic solutions
Design decks and word documents that convey strategy supported with appropriate research
Gain a strong understanding of research from third party data, industry trades, and additional sources to produce and interpret reports
Proactive in identifying new projects and business opportunities with existing clients
Assist in presenting new partnership and annual sports strategic opportunities to senior level client executives
Familiar with in-stadium partnership structure, assets, and overall terminology
Familiar with digital world both related to sports specific sites as well as social channels and content strategies
Supportive in business development and growing Optimum Sports
Contributes to company initiatives, business pitches, and internal projects
Handle administrative duties, as needed, such as maintaining status reports, capturing meeting notes, managing upkeep of documents on server, tracking, etc.
Compensation and Benefits

This role includes a pay range of $34,000—$60,000 USD. Compensation is determined based on relevant experience, qualifications, and geographic location, with the Company reserving the right to modify this range. Benefits include health, vision, and dental insurance; 401(k); Healthcare Flexible Spending Account; Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account; vacation days; sick days; personal days; paid parental leave; paid medical leave; and STD/LTD insurance benefits.
Work Arrangement

This role is hybrid, requiring three (3) days per week in the office. The remaining two (2) days may be worked remotely. Specific in-office days will be discussed during the interview process, with flexibility to align with team needs. The number of required in-office days may be adjusted over time based on business needs.

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