Account Executive, HS&E

Horizon Media Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement savings plans

Company paid holidays

Unlimited PTO

Mental health resources

Pet insurance

Childcare resources

Fertility assistance

Fitness reimbursement

Job summary

Horizon Media in New York, NY, is seeking an Account Executive to support motorsports sponsorships and activations within the telecom category. You will manage deadlines, coordinate with clients and rights holders, and help develop strategy and impactful presentations.

We value detail, organization, strong communication, and relationship-building. The role requires 2+ years in marketing, a Bachelor's degree, and flexibility for nights, weekends or travel; hybrid work with competitive

Qualifications

• 2+ years of marketing experience at an agency, team, league, rights holder or brand with a proven performance record.
• Past experience working on NASCAR, IndyCar and/or Formula 1 partnerships/agency is encouraged.
• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Proven experience developing persuasive presentations.
• Experience with sponsorship portfolio management and strategy development, activation concepts, compliance (measurement analysis experience is a plus).
• Ability to interpret data/insights and leverage to enhance partnerships.
• Ability to work nights, weekends or travel for client programs and/or events.
• Advanced skills in Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Account Management Support Associate Director and account team in management and execution of client motorsports sponsorships and activations, promotions and events.
• Coordinate logistics and execution of sponsorship-related events and promotions with respective rights holders; build presentations.
• Maintain timelines, respond to clients and rights holders, and develop strategy with the team.

Skills

Account management

Relationship building

Attention to detail

Organization

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Job Description Who We Are

Horizon Sports and Experiences (HS&E) was created to provide a differentiated and comprehensive approach for clients engaging in sports and experiential marketing. With a fully-integrated service model, HS&E includes a core focus on IP creation and monetization, strategic advisory and consulting, media rights, sponsorship, sales, and experiential strategy and activation – transforming marketers' ability to more seamlessly and effectively leverage their brand assets, content, and engagement strategies to drive increased growth.

What You’ll Do

HS&E is looking for an exceptional Account Executive to join our account team as an integral member supporting a growing piece of business under the telecom category. Our ideal candidate is detailed-oriented, extremely organized, a strong communicator and excels at building relationships.

• 55% - Account Management Support Associate Director and account team in management and execution of client motorsports sponsorships and activations, promotions and events Organize team documents and maintain timelines to ensure all client deadlines are met Lead select client projects with support of team Respond to clients and rights holders in a timely manner Conduct evaluations of partnerships, assess results and develop sound recommendations with proper rationale Be a sound listener during negotiation discussions and support Associate Director/team in developing strategy; ability to lead select negotiations Coordinate logistics and execution of sponsorship-related events and promotions with respective rights holders Establish frameworks and templates for presentations decks and team projects Build and foster open communication with clients and partners, providing the highest level of client service
• 20% - Strategic Planning Collaborate on the development of POVs for new sponsorship opportunities, on an ongoing basis Begin to anticipate and plan for questions following meetings and client discussions Utilize creative and innovative thinking skills to support the development of marketing concepts and sponsorship activation strategies for the client (pushing the envelope and thinking outside of the box) Leverage data/insights to support partnership POVs, develop new activation and platform concepts, and enhance partnerships Continue to strengthen understanding of the sports industry and areas of opportunity
• 25% - Relationship Management Keep Associate Director updated on the status and timing of deliverables Manage day-to-day communication and coordination between client, client’s agency partners and rights holders Begin to build and foster long-term business relationships (internal and external)

Who You Are

• Team-spirited and collaborative to achieve client objectives
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-pace environment, working on multiple partnerships and activations at a time
• Proactive, seeking out opportunities to support the team
• An innovative thinker, concepting creative ideas for various activations
• Excellent organizational skills, communication skills and attention to detail
• Independent problem solver with foresight and the ability to develop creative solutions
• An advocate for and supporter of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Preferred Skills & Experience

• 2+ years of marketing experience at an agency, team, league, rights holder or brand with a proven performance record
• Past experience working on NASCAR, IndyCar and/or Formula 1 partnerships/agency is encouraged
• Bachelor’s Degree
• Proven experience developing persuasive presentations
• Experience with sponsorship portfolio management and strategy development, activation concepts, compliance (measurement analysis experience is a plus)
• Ability to interpret data/insights and leverage to enhance partnerships
• Ability to work nights, weekends or travel for client programs and/or events
• High level of proficiency with Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

No requirements for certificates, licenses and/or registrations

Physical Activity and Work Environment

Occasionally the employee might be asked to perform minimal physical activity in support of onsite event execution

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

#LI-LT1 #LI-Hybrid #HSE Horizon Media is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Salary Range $66,300.00 - $85,000.00

A successful applicant’s actual base salary may vary based on factors such as individual’s skill sets, experience, training, education licensure/certifications, and qualifications for the role. As an organization, we take an aptitude and competency-based hiring approach.

We provide a competitive total rewards package including a discretionary bonus and a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, company paid holidays and unlimited paid time off (PTO), mental health and wellness resources, pet insurance, childcare resources, identity theft insurance, fertility assistance programs, and fitness reimbursement.

Want to know what makes Horizon a great place to work? At Horizon, business is personal — and that means connecting with what matters. Horizon is powered by one of the industry’s most celebrated and inclusive workplace cultures. We believe in the talent of our people and the power of personal, with our passion and commitment to excellence driving our success.

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