Account Manager

rEvolution; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401k with company match

Flexible time off

Paid parental leave

Job summary

rEvolution, a leading global sports marketing agency, seeks an Account Manager in Detroit to lead client programs and coordinate cross‑functional teams. You will manage campaigns, timelines, budgets, and deliver strategic guidance to ensure client goals are met and relationships strengthened.

The role is hybrid, based in Detroit, with an annual salary range of $70-80K plus discretionary bonus. Travel up to 30% may be required, and a four-year degree plus 5–7 years of agency experience are

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of agency experience servicing clients on a day-to-day basis.
• Four-year degree in business, marketing, communications or a related field.
• Ability to travel up to 30%, including non-traditional hours and weekends for on-site activations.
• Experience with integrated marketing communications across experiential, PR, media, sponsorship and design.
• Strong reporting, analysis and budgeting skills.
• Experience in automotive/motorsports marketing and knowledge of OEM/dealer marketing.

Responsibilities

• Be client-facing and responsible for building and maintaining client relationships.
• Lead project plans, timelines, budgets and execution roadmaps for programs.
• Provide strategic guidance and act as a trusted advisor to clients.
• Coordinate with internal departments to meet client needs and KPIs.
• Manage budget tracking and recap decks with data-driven takeaways.

Skills

Client relationship management

Project management

Budgeting & reporting

Integrated marketing communications

Automotive industry knowledge

Travel readiness

Education

Four-year degree in business, marketing, communications or a related field

Job description

rEvolution is a leading global sports marketing agency. Founded in 2001 with a focus on representing brands in sports, we provide our clients with a full-service marketing approach, including sponsorship consulting, media planning and buying, creative production and design, experiential marketing, hospitality, public relations, social media and data & insights.

At rEvolution, we pride ourselves on delivering award-winning business-building marketing, strategic consulting and media programs for our brand clients that are widely recognized throughout the global sports industry.

rEvolution is seeking an Account Manager to join our quickly growing sports marketing agency. In this role, reporting to the Account Director, you will be a leader within the agency and play a vital role in successful planning and execution of client programs. You will work closely with clients and manage all aspects of ongoing campaigns and programs while collaborating with departments across rEvolution to ensure we flawlessly meet our clients' needs.

You Will

• Be client-facing, responsible for building and maintaining client relationships
• Engage in constant communication with multiple property stakeholders to ensure the successful execution of client programming and identify future opportunities for program growth.
• Lead the development of project plans, timelines, budgets, and executional roadmaps
• Provide strategic guidance to clients, going beyond tactical execution, serving as a trusted advisor
• Support senior management on operational aspects of client programs as assigned
• Be responsible for achieving client KPIs and ensure client is continuously developing business and meeting their goals.
• Demonstrate and exercise knowledge of project management and design processes
• Manage project hour reports and determine how to most efficiently utilize available resources
• Manage outline and assembly of recap decks for each program while evaluating data and metrics for key client takeaways
• Track budgets and present budget status to upper management on regular basis

You Have

• 5-7 years of agency experience (sports, brand, media or entertainment industry) servicing clients on a day-to-day basis
• Four-year degree in business, marketing, communications or a related field
• Ability to travel up to 30%, including non-traditional hours and weekends for on-site activations.
• Proven experience and knowledge of integrated marketing communications, including experiential, public relations, media, consumer insights, sponsorship, hospitality and creative design.
• Firm grasp on reporting, analysis and budgeting
• Experience working within the automotive/motorsports industry; a passion for automotive or motorsport culture; and knowledge of automotive enthusiast communities.
• Knowledge of OEM or dealer marketing

This hybrid role can be based in our fabulous Detroit office, but has a global reach

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $70-80K, and is eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus

Compensation packages are based on unique factors for each specific candidate including skillset, depth of experience, business needs, parity with other team members, and applicable certifications, among other job-related considerations. rEvolution offers a robust benefits package, highlighted below. For more information, visit our career page.

Our Benefits Include

• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance (BCBS)
• 401k w/ Company Match
• Flexible time off policy
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave coverage

rEvolution provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.