Account Manager - Sports Sponsorships

Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Posted 4 months ago

The role

You will build and maintain client relationships by recommending merchandise solutions and ensuring successful project execution. You will translate sponsorship objectives into merchandise programs to drive fan engagement and brand visibility.

What you will do

Manage contact and opportunity database
Build, develop and nurture relationships with current clients
Assist in developing proactive strategy, presentation and pitches
Execute Strategic Account Plans
Achieve short and long-term sales and profitability goals
Manage projects from ideation to completion
Translate client sponsorship objectives into merchandise programs
Understand client financial needs from revenue, costs to margin
Track and measure success of business efforts
Monitor competitive products and marketing activities

Required qualifications

5+ years of Account Management or Business Development experience
Experience in a sales, marketing, or account management capacity supporting sports teams, leagues, events, or sponsors
Demonstrated experience executing or supporting branded merchandise and sponsorship activations
Proven track record of increasing sales and business opportunities through client development
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to deliver client presentations
Ability to work with assigned budgets and forecasts
Prior experience in the sports industry, including working with or within professional teams, leagues, collegiate athletics, or sports sponsors
Strong understanding of how sponsorships impact fan engagement, branding, and merchandise strategy

Benefits

robust PTO
vacation
paid volunteer day
holidays
summer Fridays
medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance
401k
tuition reimbursement
mental health and financial wellness programs
professional development opportunities
Incentive compensation may be available for certain revenue-generating positions

Before you apply

Must live within commuting distance
Must be 18 years or older to apply

About the company

BDA is a global Merchandise Agency that brings brands to life through promotional merchandise. They have deep partnerships with professional and collegiate sports organizations, major events, and sponsorship activations.