Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. GMR Marketing is the Experience Agency Making Unforgettable Stories Born of Humanity. As an Account Director, you will play a critical role in delivering world-class solutions for Olympic and Paralympic client teams, serving as a strategic advisor and hands-on leader to translate client objectives into effective strategies.
Responsibilities
- You have proven experience in effectively managing client relationships
- You will develop and maintain strong professional relationships with senior client decision-makers through strategic counsel and consistent communication
- You will act as a liaison between our clients and the agency, ensuring that briefings are clear, expectations are aligned, and both parties move forward on the same page
- You will conduct regular strategic check-ins with clients to review relationship health, celebrate the wins we've achieved together, and address any concerns before they become obstacles
- You’re have prior experience managing large-scale Olympic and Paralympic integrated partnerships, developing athlete strategies, and maintaining a strong command of rights activation guidelines and process implementation
- You will serve as a strategic advisor with deep expertise in sports marketing and partnerships and will lead and manage the development and execution of comprehensive, end-to-end Olympic and Paralympic programs that create meaningful impact for our clients and stakeholders
- You'll lead and mentor cross functional teams providing clear direction, constructive feedback, and meaningful career development opportunities
- Working with cross-functional GMR team members spanning client consulting, creative, project management, and finance, you'll communicate expectations and deliverables with clarity while fostering a collaborative, results-oriented team culture that drives accountability across all workstreams
- You’ll build and maintain trusted, long-term relationships with marketing leadership and key decision-makers
- You'll skillfully manage relationships with event properties, venues, hospitality providers, and vendors while gathering client feedback, identifying pain points, and iterating on strategy to continuously optimize outcomes
- Consistent, professional communication and responsiveness will set the tone for every interaction
- You will contribute to the development and execution of growth strategies that expand existing client relationships and unlock new business opportunities
- You will identify new growth opportunities by conducting thoughtful analysis of client business fundamentals, including their KPIs, strategic priorities, competitive challenges, and broader industry trends
- You will actively lead and participate in new business pitches when the opportunity arises, bringing your expertise, perspective, and passion to every presentation
- You will deliver clear, persuasive, and appropriate communications, both written and verbal, tailored to the unique needs of various stakeholders and situations
- You will lead meetings with intention and purpose, taking ownership of understanding communication needs, gathering critical information, and providing thoughtful, constructive feedback
- You’re able to easily translate complex information into concise, actionable messages that can be easily understood across different organizational levels
Skills
- Proven experience in effectively managing client relationships
- Prior experience managing large-scale Olympic and Paralympic integrated partnerships
- Experience developing athlete strategies and maintaining a strong command of rights activation guidelines and process implementation
- Ability to lead and mentor cross-functional teams providing clear direction, constructive feedback, and meaningful career development opportunities
- Ability to build and maintain trusted, long-term relationships with marketing leadership and key decision-makers
- Skillful management of relationships with event properties, venues, hospitality providers, and vendors
- Ability to contribute to the development and execution of growth strategies that expand existing client relationships and unlock new business opportunities
- Ability to deliver clear, persuasive, and appropriate communications, both written and verbal, tailored to the unique needs of various stakeholders and situations
Benefits
- Health/vision/dental insurance
- 401k
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Vacation
- Personal days and paid holiday time
- Disability, life insurance, FSA/HSA plans subject to the terms and conditions of such benefit plans
Company Overview
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