Sr. Account Director

rEvolution; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance (BCBS)

401k with Company Match

Flexible time off policy

Maternity/Paternity leave coverage

Job summary

rEvolution in Chicago is seeking a Senior Account Director to lead growth and execution of client programs across sports marketing. You will drive strategy, manage multi-discipline teams, and ensure seamless delivery of sponsorships and experiential programs.

The role requires deep client management, a track record in sports partnerships, willingness to travel, and a collaborative, results-driven mindset.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of client management experience in sports sponsorship or event management.
• Ability to travel for offsite client meetings.
• Experience with integrated sports marketing communications including experiential, PR, media, and digital.
• Direct experience with sports partnerships and large-scale activations.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain and expand client relationships to drive agency growth.
• Oversee and manage client portfolio of sports and entertainment sponsorships.
• Lead account management staff and provide performance feedback.
• Coordinate internal services to ensure seamless program delivery (creative, production, A&I, social, PR, PM).
• Manage stakeholder communications and identify future opportunities for growth.
• Collaborate with interagency teams to deliver integrated marketing plans.
• Direct execution of program recaps and analyze data for key takeaways.
• Oversee client-related financials, contracts, onboarding, invoicing and budgeting.
• Ensure client scope renewal and year-over-year growth.

Skills

Client management

Sports sponsorship

Event management

Travel flexibility

Integrated marketing

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. As the Senior Account Director, you will be vital in driving the successful growth, development, planning and execution of our client programs. Reporting to the Vice President, Account Management, you will be a leader within the Account Management group, responsible for developing and directing multi-discipline teams in the management of our client programs at all levels.

You Will

• Be responsible for building, maintaining and expanding client relationships to facilitate delivery of integrated services and drive agency growth
• Oversee and manage your client’s portfolio of sports and entertainment sponsorships
• Manage responsibilities of rEvolution account management staff and provide performance feedback with the focus on development and growth at the agency
• Integrate and direct internal agency service resources to ensure seamless execution and delivery of program initiatives. These integrated services include, but are not limited to, creative strategy, production, A&I, social, content, PR and project management.
• Manage relationships and engage in frequent communication with multiple property stakeholders to ensure the successful execution of client programming and identify future opportunities for program growth.
• Collaborate consistently with client’s interagency teams (IAT) to deliver fully integrated marketing communications plans.
• Direct the execution of recaps for each client program while evaluating data and metrics for key client takeaways to build upon the existing partnerships and identify future opportunities.
• Oversee all client-related financial and administrative compliance including, maintain program financials, contract administration, client onboarding, invoicing and PO creation, budget forecasting, and resource utilization
• Ensure client scope renewal and year-over-year program growth

You Have

• 12+ years of client management experience including the areas of sport sponsorship or event management at an agency, brand or property
• The ability to travel as necessary to align with client programming and planning meetings offsite
• Proven experience and knowledge of integrated sports marketing communications including but not limited to experiential, public relations, media, consumer insights, email marketing, sponsorship, and creative design .
• Direct experience with sports partnerships and/or large-scale experiential activations (this is required).

This hybrid role is based in our fabulous Chicago office, but has a global reach

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $130-150K 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.

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.