Account Manager
rEvolution · Chicago, IL · 1 wk ago
HybridBusiness DevelopmentFull-time
About the role
rEvolution is a leading global sports marketing agency founded in 2001. We provide a full-service marketing approach including sponsorship consulting, media planning and buying, creative production and design, experiential marketing, hospitality, public relations, social media and data & insights.
Responsibilities
- Client-facing, responsible for building and maintaining client relationships
- Engage in constant communication with multiple property stakeholders to ensure the successful execution of client programming and identify future opportunities for program growth
- Lead the development of project plans, timelines, budgets, and executional roadmaps
- Provide strategic guidance to clients, going beyond tactical execution, serving as a trusted advisor
- Support senior management on operational aspects of client programs as assigned
- Be responsible for achieving client KPIs and ensure client is continuously developing business and meeting their goals
- Demonstrate and exercise knowledge of project management and design processes
- Manage project hour reports and determine how to most efficiently utilize available resources
- Manage outline and assembly of recap decks for each program while evaluating data and metrics for key client takeaways
- Track budgets and present budget status to upper management on regular basis
Requirements
- 5-7 years of agency experience (sports, brand, media or entertainment industry) servicing clients on a day-to-day basis
- Four-year degree in business, marketing, communications or a related field
- Proven experience and knowledge of integrated marketing communications, including experiential, public relations, media, consumer insights, sponsorship, hospitality and creative design
- Firm grasp on reporting, analysis and budgeting
- Experience working within the automotive/motorsports industry; a passion for automotive or motorsport culture; and knowledge of automotive enthusiast communities
- Knowledge of OEM or dealer marketing
Qualifications
- Ability to travel up to 30%, including non-traditional hours and weekends for on-site activations
- Firm grasp on reporting, analysis and budgeting
- Knowledge of automotive/motorsports industry
Skills
- Project management
- Design processes
- Integrated marketing communications
Benefits
rEvolution offers a robust benefits package including Medical/Dental/Vision insurance (BCBS), 401k w/ Company Match, Flexible time off policy, Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave coverage.
rEvolution provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.