Senior Manager, Accounts

Global Sports Jobs Limited; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Generous paid time off and holidays

Paid parental leave

401k plan with matching

Healthcare including HSA

Job summary

THE TEAM seeks a results-driven Account Manager to support Gen Z engagement programmes for college and youth marketing initiatives. You will partner with Next Gen Client Services and University Relations, oversee multiple client accounts, manage budgets, and ensure timely programme execution.

Role is hybrid with 3 days in the office; requires 4–5 years experience, strong communication skills, and a proactive, entrepreneurial mindset. Fixed-term through 31 December 2026 with potential extension.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business or related field.
• 4–5 years of related work experience.
• Strong entrepreneurial spirit and high-energy environment.
• Organized and able to multitask with time management.
• Customer-service oriented with strong interpersonal and written/oral communication skills.
• Creative thinker willing to travel for the right solutions.
• Self-motivated with problem-solving abilities.
• Curiosity about next-gen trends and behaviours.

Responsibilities

• Understand each client's business, goals and programme objectives.
• Collaborate with Next Gen Client Services and University Relations on development and execution.
• Oversee 1–3 accounts, manage daily workflow, budgets and timelines.
• Ensure correct processing of invoices from vendors to student payments.
• Lead relationships with outside vendors for seamless delivery.
• Produce client-facing reports from qualitative and quantitative data.
• Mentor and manage Account Managers on best practices.
• Contribute to agency brainstorms for Gen Z engagement.
• Support agency culture with positive internal relationships.

Skills

Account management

Client relations

Project management

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

MS Office suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business or related field

Tools

Salesforce

Adobe Creative Suite

Asana

SharePoint

Workday

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

About the Role

The role sits within a rapidly growing team of college and youth marketing enthusiasts, contributing to the success of client projects across all disciplines, from strategic development through to execution. The postholder partners closely with colleagues in Next Gen Client Services and University Relations to deliver programmes that help brands engage Gen Z and Millennial consumers. It is a fixed-term engagement currently approved through 31 December 2026, with a strong likelihood of extension based on business needs and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop a clear understanding of each client's business, marketing goals and programme objectives
• Partner with team members from Next Gen Client Services and University Relations on the development and execution of client programmes
• Oversee 1–3 accounts based on scope, managing and owning the daily workflow of client projects, including status documents, budget responsibilities and project management, to ensure timely and economic programme execution
• Ensure all invoices are processed correctly, from vendors to student payments, and identify and address any issues
• Lead relationships with outside vendors to provide seamless delivery of programme needs
• Produce client-facing reports by gathering qualitative and quantitative programme data
• Lead, mentor and manage Account Managers through work ethic, urgency and demonstration of best practices
• Participate in agency brainstorms to help develop new and creative ways to engage Next Gen consumers
• Contribute to agency culture by building positive internal relationships and maintaining enthusiasm towards day-to-day tasks and agency passion points
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business or a related field
• 4–5 years of related work experience
• Strong entrepreneurial spirit with eagerness to learn and grow in a high-energy environment
• Values and respects the importance of organisation and time management for effective multitasking
• Customer-service focus with outstanding interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
• Creative thinker willing to travel 'outside of the box' for the right solution
• Self-motivated with a proven ability to think quickly and problem solve
• Innate curiosity and awareness of next-generation trends and behaviours
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Preferred Skills

• Exposure to events and experiential marketing
• Experience working with Salesforce, Adobe Creative Suite and project management tools such as Asana, SharePoint or Workday

Workplace

• Hybrid environment – 3 days in office

Benefits & Perks

• Professional development through learning and development programmes, mentorship opportunities and career advancement support
• Generous paid time off and holiday allowances
• Paid parental leave
• 401k plan including contribution matching
• Healthcare: medical and HSA coverage options

About the Company

THE·TEAM operates at the epicentre of sports, music and entertainment, serving talent, brands and properties on a global scale. THE·TEAM is headquartered in Los Angeles and has a presence spanning 28 countries and more than 70 cities, including New York, London, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Toronto, Paris and Sydney.