Assistant Account Manager, Corporate Consulting

Genesco Sports Enterprises; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

No relocation provided

Job summary

Genesco Sports Enterprises is expanding its internal soccer group and seeks an Assistant Manager to support client programs for FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 and other high-profile partnerships. You will contribute to day-to-day management of sports marketing programs, bringing passion, attention to detail and a proactive approach to your role.

Ideal candidates have soccer experience, 2+ years in related work, strong organizational and communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Soccer experience with FIFA context is highly desirable.
• 2+ years related work experience.
• Can-do, solutions-oriented attitude with strong work ethic.
• Outgoing personality and friendly client/customer-service demeanor.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office – Word, PowerPoint & Excel required.
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Attention to detail and follow-through.
• Spanish language skills a plus.
• Ability to lift at least 25lbs.
• Willingness to travel up to 15%.

Responsibilities

• Strategic day-to-day support of client programs and partnerships.
• Lead asset and deadline planning, creative approvals, and client/partner communications.
• Support partner/athlete/talent recommendations and negotiations.
• Assist events and activation tasks and provide live event leadership.
• Foster collaborative relationships with clients, sports partners, vendors.
• Analyze partnership performance and provide optimization recommendations.
• Assist in building client meeting agendas and notes.

Skills

2+ years experience

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Customer service mindset

Travel flexibility

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Background:

Founded in 1994, Genesco Sports Enterprises (GSE) provides strategic consulting for its corporate clients and a wide array of activation services including social media engagement, shopper marketing program development, hospitality and meeting services, experiential marketing, research & insights, talent procurement and property negotiation. Our mission is to help our corporate clients grow their business by efficiently and effectively managing their sports & entertainment partnerships. Headquartered in Dallas, GSE has offices in Charlotte, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, New Orleans, New York, New Jersey, San Francisco and Seattle.

Job Description:

• Genesco Sports Enterprises is expanding its established internal soccer group and is looking for a highly motivated Assistant Manager to support client programs for FIFA Women’s World Cup 2027 and other high-profile sports partnerships
• New team members will be responsible for planning and delivering day-to-day management of clients’ sports marketing programs - bringing passion, attention to detail and a proactive approach to their role

Primary Responsibilities:

• Strategic day-to-day support of client programs and partnerships
• Dedication to detail, by leading the asset and deadline planning, creative approvals and communications with clients and partners
• Support on partner/athlete/talent recommendations and negotiations
• Support events and activation of partnerships, including pre-event preparation tasks (coordinate staff, activations, guest list, etc.) and live event leadership
• Foster collaborative relationships with clients, sports partners, vendors
• Analyze the performance of partnerships and provide recommendations for optimizing
• Support the building of client meeting agenda building and corresponding notetaking

Qualities Required For Role:

• Soccer experience, experience working with FIFA is highly desirable plus
• 2+ years related work experience
• Can-do, solutions-oriented attitude with strong work ethic
• Outgoing personality and friendly client/customer-service demeanor
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office – Word, Power Point & Excel skills are strictly required
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Attention to detail and follow-through
• Proficiency in Spanish (oral and written) is a plus
• Ability to lift at least 25lbs
• Ability to travel up to 15%

Compensation:

• $66,500
• Full benefits
• No Relocation Provided

Contact:

Christian Etheart ([e-mail])