Associate Account Director

Job Description

Who We Are

Horizon Sports and Experiences (HS&E) was created to provide a differentiated and comprehensive approach for clients engaging in sports and experiential marketing. With a fully-integrated service model, HS&E includes a core focus on IP creation and monetization, strategic advisory and consulting, media rights, sponsorship, sales, and experiential strategy and activation - transforming marketers' ability to more seamlessly and effectively leverage their brand assets, content, and engagement strategies to drive increased growth.

Job Summary

HS&E is seeking an Associate Director to further develop our brand consulting practice and is based in New York, NY. This position will report directly to the Director of the sports division and will serve as the lead of an account team, actively implementing and supporting the growth of a global fintech client's sponsorship strategy, activation, and new business efforts.

What You'll Do

The Associate Director is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing brand strategies for a global fintech client, ensuring consistent brand visibility, targeted business impact and growth across client's sponsorship portfolio.

The Associate Director will build and maintain relationships based on trust and collaboration across all appropriate client levels, properties, vendor partners and partner agencies with the fundamental objective of delivering on the client's goals and business needs. The Associate Director will also contribute to the professional growth of their direct report(s). This role may support new business efforts and oversee onboarding of new clients.

• 40% - Business Operations

Lead an account team(s) in the management and implementation of clients' marketing campaigns and client portfolios

Proper delegation of day-to-day responsibilities to team members

Communicate regularly with agency partners to ensure partnership strategy aligns / supports the larger media strategy; stay abreast of any business adjustments, new client initiatives, market expansion, etc. that could impact the sponsorship strategy and portfolio

Meet with properties / vendors regularly to understand the latest industry developments

Develop, maintain and advance professional and personable relationships with clients and partner agencies at appropriate level

Contribute, build and maintain positive and dynamic culture across the agency, inclusive of team-building efforts and social activities

Set career development goals, track performance, and hold team members accountable

Staff reviews / quarterly check-ins

Support HS&E's new business efforts with strategic solutions, insights and concept development ideation

Who You Are

Preferred Skills & Experience

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

No requirements for certificates, licenses and / or registrations

Physical Activity and Work Environment

Occasionally the employee might be asked to perform minimal physical activity in support of onsite event execution

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

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Horizon Media is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Salary Range

$110,000.00 - $135,000.00

A successful applicant's actual base salary may vary based on factors such as individual's skill sets, experience, training, education, licensure / certifications, and qualifications for the role. As an organization, we take an aptitude and competency-based hiring approach. We provide a competitive total rewards package including a discretionary bonus and a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, company paid holidays and unlimited paid time off (PTO), mental health and wellness resources, pet insurance, childcare resources, identity theft insurance, fertility assistance programs, and fitness reimbursement.