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Account Director - Partnerships (Future Opportunity)

160over90 · New York, NY, USA ·

Job type:
Contract

Responsibilities

  • Oversee day-to-day partnership marketing & activation programming with client’s cross-functional teams (partnerships, brands, media, PR, social, etc.) and relevant agency partners in connection with client’s music & entertainment partnership marketing platforms.
  • Develop and implement partnership strategy and activation; evaluate additional sponsorship opportunities and support contract negotiations as appropriate.
  • Spearhead research and analytics efforts across client deliverables.
  • Provide strategic thinking and recommendations for client and agency at large.
  • Liaise with wider global account team providing connectivity across all workstreams.
  • Lead and mentor direct reports.
  • Report to the VP based in NYC.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 10 years of agency, brand or client-based partnership account management experience.
  • Prior experience in managing development and implementation of partnership marketing strategies and activations on behalf of a client or brand.
  • Prior experience managing a team/individuals.
  • Prior experience managing day-to-day relationships with clients, agencies, and vendors.
  • Experience working within the music industry.
  • Prior experience with sponsorship contract negotiations.
  • Talent contract negotiation experience.
  • Understanding of, and practical experience with, event marketing operations and logistics.
  • Proven ability to prioritize workflow, manage multiple projects simultaneously and drive results.
  • Strong ability to manage multiple projects across large cross‑functional teams independently and diligently while delivering pre‑defined goals.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with client/account management experience required.
  • Ability to think strategically and creatively, and to problem‑solve independently and in groups.
  • Excellent attention to detail, time management, written and oral communication skills.
  • Enthusiastic and flexible team‑first player with a proactive approach.
  • Ability to travel a minimum of 25% of the time.
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite.
  • Role is based in NYC (required).

We encourage diversity, equity, and inclusion. If your experience does not align perfectly with every qualification, we still encourage you to apply.

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