Olympic Account Manager, Partnerships

Company description

160over90 is an award-winning global marketing agency which forges stronger human connections and creates shared moments where people feel something real. With over 600 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, Coca-Cola, Macy’s, Marriott International, McDonald’s, Verizon and Visa.

160over90 is part of Publicis Groupe. Follow our story at 160over90.com

Overview

Based in New York or LA, this Olympic & Paralympic Account Manager position will be part of a dedicated agency team responsible for managing sponsorship and marketing initiatives for a financial services client.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day management of client’s IOC, IPC and OCOG partnerships, assets and relationships

• Coordinate and manage activation strategy, planning and execution with client functional teams (brand, marketing, hospitality, operations, PR, etc.) and relevant agency partners in connection with client’s sponsorship platforms

• Participate in the development and implementation of Olympic and Paralympic partnership strategy and activation; evaluate additional sponsorship opportunities and support contract negotiations as appropriate

• Lead the global Olympic and Paralympic property approvals program on behalf of the client including development of guidelines and leading training sessions

• Develop client-ready materials, such as POVs, recommendations, detailed project plans, and manage timelines to ensure deadlines and deliverables are met and within budget

• Partner with internal divisions, external stakeholders, and third-party vendors as needed to ensure activities and services meet protocol and brand standards

• Provide strategic thinking and recommendations regarding the Olympic and Paralympic space for client and agency at large

• Provide support to Senior Account Director and Account Leadership on overarching account management and planning

• Lead and mentor direct reports

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5-7 years of agency or client-based sponsorship account management experience

• Olympic and / or global sports experience and an understanding of the business of sports, sports media and sports marketing / sponsorship specifically related to the Olympic & Paralympic Games is strongly preferred

• Prior experience in managing the development and implementation of sponsorship marketing strategy and activation on behalf of a client or company

• Prior experience in managing day-to-day relationships with clients, agencies, and vendors

• Prior experience in sponsorship contract negotiations

• Understanding of and practical experience with event marketing operations and logistics

• Capable of managing multiple projects independently and diligently while delivering under time pressure towards pre-defined goals

• Excellent attention to detail, time management, written and oral communication skills

• Enthusiastic and flexible team-first player with a proactive approach

• Ability to travel 30% of the time

• Proficient in MS Office Suite

Additional information

Our Publicis Groupe motto “Viva La Différence” means we’re better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.

Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact [email protected].

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation Range: USD $70,000.00 - USD $85,000.00/Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 11/27/2026.