AccountExecutive,Partnerships

**_The Role and What You 'll Do:_** Based in Charlotte, this **Account Executive** position will be part of a dedicated agency team responsible for managing sponsorship marketing initiatives for a key client located in South Carolina who helps build the biggest events in sports, while using property assets as a part of their marketing initiatives. * Assist with the day-to-day management and strategic development of client’s sponsorship portfolio, including LA2028 Olympics * Knowledge of the sports marketing and partnerships landscape, with a preference for Olympics experience * Understanding of vendor/sponsor dynamic across sports properties * Support sponsorship tactical implementation/coordination at all events where agency staff is needed, (specific services could include ticket distribution, hospitality, guest relations, invitations, and client/property relationship management) * Participate in the development, planning, and implementation of sponsorship programs, including customized activations/promotions at marquee sporting events * Liaise with internal divisions, external stakeholders, and third party vendors as needed in the execution of events to ensure activities and services meet protocol and brand standards * Create and maintain client-ready materials, such as POVs, recommendations, and activation plans * Build and manage timelines to ensure deadlines and deliverables are met within allocated timeframe and budget * Manage the client & property approvals process and coordinate necessary activation deliverables on behalf of client * Collaborate with internal creative staff, develop creative briefs, assist with preparation of creative presentations, ensuring that the client’s brand is accurately represented ** _You Have These:_** * Bachelor’s degree required * Minimum of 2-3 years of relevant agency or client-based account management experience * Experience working on and/or with Olympics, sports leagues and teams * Participation in the selection, negotiat