Account Manager
Front Office Sports
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Chicago, IL, USA
Posted on Thursday, May 30, 2024
As an Account Manager, you will play a crucial role in the pre-sale and post-sale execution of brand partner campaigns. We are seeking a seasoned digital marketing leader who possesses a highly strategic mindset, balancing client objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive optimal results for both our clients and FOS. Exceptional attention to detail, superior project management skills & top-notch communication skills (internal and external) are essential for success in this role. This role will require hands-on client interaction and collaboration with cross-functional departments to guide the day-to-day operations related to our partnerships, making it a pivotal role in our company's growth trajectory.
You will report directly to the Director, Account Management, as part of the broader Brand Partnerships team at Front Office Sports.
- Application Deadline
- July 31, 2024
- Department
- Brand Partnerships
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois
- Workplace type
- Fully remote
- Compensation
- $60,000 - $80,000 / year
- Reporting To
- Isaac Chevron
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with the sales and IM teams on pre-sale media planning
- Oversee the execution and day-to-day management/optimization of cross-channel partnerships, ensuring partner expectations and deal terms are delivered within the parameters of each deal.
- Develop comprehensive strategies to maximize campaign performance
- Lead post-sale client communication to ensure campaign objectives and KPIs are met.
- Collaborate with Brand Partnerships, Creative Strategy, Social, and Newsletter teams to ensure seamless execution of partner elements to the highest standards.
- Oversee the partner newsletter process, including inventory management and proofreading, to ensure consistent, best-in-class execution.
- Manage third-party vendors to support the planning and execution of campaigns.
- Strategic and collaborative (along with AE) revenue driving via Renewals, Upselling, and Cross-selling.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a digital media sales function
- Passion for sports and business is a plus.
- Attention to detail
- Keen knowledge and understanding of relevant media platforms, including newsletters, ROS display, multimedia, social media, and branded and original content.
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to project manage and oversee multiple initiatives while collaborating effectively across teams.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to distill complex information into easily digestible insights.
- Proven track record of success while working in a client-facing role
- Demonstrated ability to plan, multitask, and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
- A team player willing to be hands-on and wear multiple hats to support a rapidly growing organization.
- Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.
- Solutions-oriented with a collaborative mindset.
Perks & Benefits
- Hybrid employees work from FOS’s New York office three days a week, while remote employees can opt for an Upflex coworking membership.
- All employees receive a quarterly FlexFund or a stipend. to use towards home office or commuter needs.
- Generous PTO policy to use as you please, plus sick time and company holidays.
- Employer-sponsored health benefits, including medical, dental, and vision.
- Wellness perks include a ClassPass stipend, Health Advocate, TelaDoc, and Talkspace.
- An annual professional development stipend and endless development opportunities at a growing startup.
About Front Office Sports
Front Office Sports (FOS), the leading multi-platform media and news organization covering the business of sports.
Front Office Sports is the category leader in scale and engagement, with an audience that delivers more than 150 million social impressions, 35 million newsletter opens, 10 million video views, and two million page views each month. In addition, with over 15 distribution partners, FOS content appears on screens in more than 50,000 buildings and venues across North America.
Front Office Sports is backed by SC. Holdings, a New York-based investment and strategic advisory firm, and RedBird IMI, a joint venture between RedBird Capital Partners, a New York-based private equity firm founded and led by Gerry Cardinale, and International Media Investments (IMI), a global media company based in Abu Dhabi.
In 2021, Front Office Sports was named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies. In 2022 and 2024, Front Office Sports was named 'Hottest in Sports' on AdWeek’s Media Hot List. In 2023, Front Office Sports was named to the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America.
Front Office Sports is the category leader in scale and engagement, with an audience that delivers more than 150 million social impressions, 35 million newsletter opens, 10 million video views, and two million page views each month. In addition, with over 15 distribution partners, FOS content appears on screens in more than 50,000 buildings and venues across North America.
Front Office Sports is backed by SC. Holdings, a New York-based investment and strategic advisory firm, and RedBird IMI, a joint venture between RedBird Capital Partners, a New York-based private equity firm founded and led by Gerry Cardinale, and International Media Investments (IMI), a global media company based in Abu Dhabi.
In 2021, Front Office Sports was named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies. In 2022 and 2024, Front Office Sports was named 'Hottest in Sports' on AdWeek’s Media Hot List. In 2023, Front Office Sports was named to the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America.
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