Account Director, Partnerships

160over90; Dubai; In loco; AED 420.000 - 660.000; Tempo pieno

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160over90 in Dubai is seeking an experienced Sponsorship Account Manager to lead day-to-day client relationships, drive activation programming, and shape sponsorship strategy for premier brands. You will oversee budgets, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and mentor staff while negotiating contracts and delivering measurable outcomes.

The role requires 8+ years in agency or client-side sponsorship, strong communication skills, and a proactive, strategic mindset in a fast-paced sports and

Competenze

• 8+ years in agency or client-based sponsorship account management in sports/entertainment.
• Experience developing and implementing a sponsorship portfolio and activations.
• Budget oversight and client/vendor relationship management.
• Proven team leadership and day-to-day client communications.
• Negotiation of sponsorship contracts and event logistics.
• Strong project prioritisation and cross-functional collaboration.
• Strategic and creative problem-solving with attention to detail.

Mansioni

• Lead day-to-day client relationships and activation programming for sponsorship portfolios.
• Develop and implement partnership strategies; evaluate opportunities and support negotiations.
• Provide strategic thinking and recommendations for clients and the agency.
• Liaise with the account team to ensure connectivity across workstreams.
• Lead and mentor direct reports and coordinate with cross-functional partners.

Conoscenze

Sponsorship account management

Budget oversight

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Contract negotiations

Event marketing operations

Cross-functional coordination

Strategic thinking

Attention to detail

MS Office proficiency

Strumenti

MS Office

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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

The Role and What You’ll Do:

• Lead the day-to-day client relationship and partnership activation programming the client’s sponsorship portfolio
• Develop and implement partnership strategy and activation; evaluate additional sponsorship opportunities and support contract negotiations as appropriate
• Provide strategic thinking and recommendations for client and agency at large
• Liaise with wider account team providing connectivity across all workstreams
• Lead and mentor direct reports
• Work with cross-functional teams and relevant agency partners

Qualifications

You Have These:

• A minimum of 8+ years of agency or client-based sponsorship account management experience in the sports and entertainment industries (specific disciplines could include, sponsorship marketing or event marketing)
• Prior experience in managing the development and implementation of a clients sponsorship portfolio and activations
• Oversight of key client budgets
• Prior experience managing a team/individuals
• Prior experience managing day-to-day relationships with clients, agencies, and vendors
• Prior experience with sponsorship contract negotiations
• 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
• 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 [e-mail].

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