Account Manager, Partnerships

Company description 160over90 is an award-winning global marketing agency which forges stronger human connections and creates shared moments where people feel something real. With over 600 thinkers, doers, and makers across every cultural corner of the world, the agency offers a full-service, channel-agnostic approach and a deep connection to the people, places, and properties that drive the conversation of tomorrow. 160over90 works with leading brands including AB InBev, Coca-Cola, Macy’s, Marriott International, McDonald’s, Verizon and Visa. 160over90 is part of Publicis Groupe. Follow our story at 160over90.com Overview The Role and What You’ll Do: The Account Manager will play a critical role in a 160over90 team working for a major client on their Global Partnerships portfolio. You will be working with an international business operating in multiple markets who has interests across Sailing, Tennis and Formula One and a number of other regionally focussed properties. The Account Manager will form part of the Events & Sponsorships function across the client account, responsible for the planning, budgeting and delivery of events and activations, and for making sure the client’s partnership rights are fully managed and leveraged across the portfolio. You will work collaboratively within an integrated client team including Partnerships, Communications, Creative and Strategy that spans 160over90’s London and New York offices. Support the planning and delivery of the client’s events and activations across its international sponsorship portfolio, from brief through to on-site execution and wrap Build and maintain detailed event plans, timelines, run-of-shows and production schedules, keeping deliverables on track and to brief Track and manage event and project budgets day to day, including supplier quotes, purchase orders and invoices, and support regular budget reconciliation and reporting Maintain the client’s rights and entitlements tracker for each property, helping ensure contracted assets are delivered, approved and fully utilised Coordinate day-to-day with rights holders, event organisers and properties on approvals, access, accreditation, ticketing and hospitality allocations Coordinate client hospitality and guest programmes at major events, including invitations, RSVPs, guest lists, travel and logistics Help source, brief and manage third-party suppliers and production partners, gathering quotes and keeping scopes of work on track Work on the ground at events, supporting on-site delivery, supplier management and real-time problem solving Support wider account operations and project management across client portfolios Pull together post-event wash-ups, evaluation and asset delivery reports, capturing learnings to feed into future events Qualifications You Have These: 3-4 years relevant agency or client-side experience in events, sponsorship or partnership activation Hands-on experience helping to deliver events and activations, ideally around sports properties Exposure to working with rights holders and an understanding of sponsorship rights and entitlements Experience tracking budgets and managing supplier quotes and invoices We’d Love If You Also Have These: Understanding of how to build a client relationship and understand their business needs Knowledge of and passion for a variety of sports, ideally including Sailing, Tennis or Formula One Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple events and workstreams at once Experience working with suppliers, venues and production partners Experience supporting hospitality and guest programmes at major events Awareness of event health and safety, risk assessment and permitting Knowledge of the GCC events landscape and supplier network A calm, solutions-focused approach under pressure on site Willingness to travel internationally and work around event schedules, including evenings and weekends Clear and concise upward reporting, keeping senior team members and the client informed Organised and detail oriented in a fast-paced, client service environment Excellent time management, written and oral communication skills Additional information Our Publicis Groupe motto “Viva La Différence” means we’re better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent. Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off. If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact [email protected]. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

You Have These: 3-4 years relevant agency or client-side experience in events, sponsorship or partnership activation Hands-on experience helping to deliver events and activations, ideally around sports properties Exposure to working with rights holders and an understanding of sponsorship rights and entitlements Experience tracking budgets and managing supplier quotes and invoices We’d Love If You Also Have These: Understanding of how to build a client relationship and understand their business needs Knowledge of and passion for a variety of sports, ideally including Sailing, Tennis or Formula One Strong organisational and project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple events and workstreams at once Experience working with suppliers, venues and production partners Experience supporting hospitality and guest programmes at major events Awareness of event health and safety, risk assessment and permitting Knowledge of the GCC events landscape and supplier network A calm, solutions-focused approach under pressure on site Willingness to travel internationally and work around event schedules, including evenings and weekends Clear and concise upward reporting, keeping senior team members and the client informed Organised and detail oriented in a fast-paced, client service environment Excellent time management, written and oral communication skills