Sponsorship & Activation Account Executive

Horizon Sports & Experiences; New York (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Discretionary bonus

Paid holidays

Unlimited PTO

Retirement savings plans

Wellness resources

Pet insurance

Childcare resources

Identity theft insurance

Fitness reimbursement

Job summary

Horizon Sports and Experiences (HS&E) is seeking an Account Executive to support a growing telecom business with a focus on sponsorships, activations, and events. The role emphasizes strong relationship skills, organization, and clear communication across clients and rights holders.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of marketing experience, a track record in presenting persuasive proposals, and the ability to manage multiple partnerships while coordinating cross-functional teams.

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
• 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

Responsibilities

• Account management 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

Skills

Marketing experience

Communication skills

Relationship building

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Horizon Sports and Experiences (HS&E) is seeking an Account Executive to support a growing telecom business with a focus on sponsorships, activations, and events. The role emphasizes strong relationship skills, organization, and clear communication across clients and rights holders.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of marketing experience, a track record in presenting persuasive proposals, and the ability to manage multiple partnerships while coordinating cross-functional teams.