Strategic Partnerships & Sponsorships Manager

Publicis Media; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

160over90, part of Publicis Groupe, seeks an Account Manager to lead sponsorships and experiential programs for a key client focused on military communities. This role sits in the Partnerships team, based in New York or Charlotte, with travel up to 30% and oversight of college sports partnerships.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, negotiate partnerships, and ensure on-brand, on-time activation across events and programs. Bachelor’s degree and 5–7 years’ experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 5–7 years of relevant agency, team, or client-based account management experience.
• Experience working on and/or with sports platforms/properties – college football experience preferred.
• Demonstrate understanding of military culture, protocol and etiquette.
• Participation in the selection, negotiation, and evaluation of successful sponsorship programs.
• Proven ability to prioritize workflow, manage multiple projects simultaneously and drive results.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic development and activation of client’s college sports sponsorships and events.
• Manage a team across internal verticals and develop detailed project plans for assigned events.
• Partner with internal divisions, external stakeholders, and third party vendors as needed in the execution of events.
• Interface with client(s) and agencies to coordinate all fulfillment aspects of programs and events.
• Manage reporting and evaluation processes for sponsorships and after-action performance.

Skills

Account management

Team management

Client relations

Strategic thinking

Budget management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Office

Job description

160over90, part of Publicis Groupe, seeks an Account Manager to lead sponsorships and experiential programs for a key client focused on military communities. This role sits in the Partnerships team, based in New York or Charlotte, with travel up to 30% and oversight of college sports partnerships.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, negotiate partnerships, and ensure on-brand, on-time activation across events and programs. Bachelor’s degree and 5–7 years’ experience are required.