AEG · 1 week ago
Account Director- Experiential Marketing
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$90K/yr - $110K/yr
8+ years expAEG is a leading company in sports and live entertainment with over 20 years of experience. They are seeking an Account Director for Experiential Marketing to manage client campaigns, foster client relationships, and contribute to business development efforts within the marketing division.
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Responsibilities
Lead development and management of experiential marketing clients, brand campaigns, sponsorships, projects and events
Train, manage and supervise teams of 2-3 direct reports and larger temporary event staff
Lead and supervise assigned account team's day-to-day activities internal/external weekly updates on project development and management, client meeting preparation, etc
Act as the main liaison between clients and internal departments, ensuring seamless communication and collaboration
Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their needs and objectives to deliver tailored solutions and grow key accounts
Respond promptly to client inquiries, concerns, and requests, providing timely updates and resolutions
Lead Brand strategy and proposals in response to client briefs
Build and oversee budgets for client and CMN executive approvals
Oversee client spendings to ensure teams are staying within budget
Oversees all client invoicing and invoice tracking for assigned projects and client teams
Oversee client timelines through campaign life cycle to ensure team is accomplishing tasks
Track and analyze program performance against KPIs
Identify areas and proposes solutions for streamlining efficiencies in regard to processes between project teams, departments, etc
Identify opportunities for new business revenue and brand sponsors
Participate in RFP pitches
Develop marketing materials and proposals for new business opportunities
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in communications or business OR at least 8+ years of related experience
Proven track record of successful client relationships and strategic account management
Experience developing business and sponsorship proposals
Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and the entire Microsoft Suite
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills and a confident/assertive demeanor in relation to negotiations and professionalism
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent and ongoing knowledge of the brands and current on brand trends
Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
Proficient with office applications and apple devices
Excellent organizational skills with proven ability to execute projects on time and within budget
Comfortable working in high pressure environment with strict deadlines
Available to travel 40-60% of the time with or without advance notice as required to meet client needs
Available to extend hours and work weekends when needed to meet client needs and deliverables
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
STD/LTD
PTO
Paid Holidays
401k Retirement Plan
Company
AEG
AEG is one of the leading sports and entertainment presenters in the world. AEG, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Anschutz Company, owns,
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Nick Baker
President & Chief Operating Officer, Global Partnerships
Russell Silvers
President & Chief Operating Officer, Global Partnerships
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