Director, Brand Partnerships & Strategy

THE·TEAM; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development

Generous Time Off

Parental Leave

401k plan with matching

Healthcare

Job summary

THE·TEAM is seeking a Senior Account Manager to oversee partnerships and client services across gaming, sponsorships, and activation programs. You will lead teams, manage budgets, and craft strategic deal structures to maximize client outcomes.

You will collaborate with internal and external partners, drive revenue opportunities, and ensure top-tier client satisfaction through proactive relationship management and leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree.
• 10+ years relevant experience with minimum 6 years in account and project management.
• Experience in gaming sponsorship and activation with tournaments.
• Strong leadership and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee client service, partnership management and budgets.
• Lead teams through 360-partner marketing plans and program structures.
• Negotiate deal structures and ensure client leverage of assets.
• Build and maintain client relationships and drive new business.

Skills

Account management

Project management

Negotiation

Leadership

Communication

Relationship building

Business development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

THE·TEAM is seeking a Senior Account Manager to oversee partnerships and client services across gaming, sponsorships, and activation programs. You will lead teams, manage budgets, and craft strategic deal structures to maximize client outcomes.

You will collaborate with internal and external partners, drive revenue opportunities, and ensure top-tier client satisfaction through proactive relationship management and leadership.