Job Description
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. GMR Marketing is an Experience Agency focused on creating unforgettable stories through immersive brand experiences. The Account Executive will support strategic partnership initiatives, manage a portfolio of local sports teams and entertainment properties, and develop partnership strategies to maximize sponsorship investments and enhance fan engagement. Responsibilities Support the development of annual portfolio strategies, opportunity assessments, and forward-looking partnership recommendations Lead the monthly sponsorship dashboard reporting in collaboration with research teams, ensuring performance metrics are clear, accurate, and actionable Own partnership recaps and year-end evaluations, working with third-party measurement partners to analyze media exposure, fan data, and overall ROI Continuously monitor competitive activity and industry trends to inform smarter strategies and keep your client ahead of the curve Manage a portfolio of local sports teams (Big 7, Minor League, and NCAA) and entertainment properties, building strong relationships and ensuring all partnership elements are executed successfully Lead renewal processes, identify new partnership opportunities, lead asset recommendations & valuations, and develop strategic recommendations aligned with client goals Oversee contract negotiations and act as the liaison between clients, properties, and legal teams to ensure smooth and efficient deal execution Support the broader sponsorship portfolio across major leagues and properties, ensuring maximum value is delivered Collaborate with internal Engagement teams and clients to plan and execute the partnership, including social media and fan engagement initiatives Help align partnership assets with client programs such as membership, ensuring inventory is effectively utilized to drive consumer engagement Contribute to developing creative, insight-driven recommendations that enhance partnership value and bring campaigns to life Create and deliver visually engaging, insight-driven presentations that clearly communicate performance, strategy, and opportunities Maintain strong communication across internal teams, clients, and external partners, ensuring alignment and clarity at every stage of the partnership lifecycle Skills You bring relevant experience in sports marketing, with a strong understanding of the sports business landscape including teams, leagues, fans, and sponsors You have in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Excel and are comfortable working within spreadsheets and data sets You are detail-oriented, organized, and a self-starter who anticipates needs and solves problems proactively You have experience in sponsorship strategy, account management, and ideally contract negotiation, along with a proven ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships You'll support the development of annual portfolio strategies, opportunity assessments, and forward-looking partnership recommendations You'll lead the monthly sponsorship dashboard reporting in collaboration with research teams, ensuring performance metrics are clear, accurate, and actionable You'll own partnership recaps and year-end evaluations, working with third-party measurement partners to analyze media exposure, fan data, and overall ROI You'll continuously monitor competitive activity and industry trends to inform smarter strategies and keep your client ahead of the curve You'll manage a portfolio of local sports teams (Big 7, Minor League, and NCAA) and entertainment properties, building strong relationships and ensuring all partnership elements are executed successfully You'll lead renewal processes, identify new partnership opportunities, lead asset recommendations & valuations, and develop strategic recommendations aligned with client goals You'll oversee contract negotiations and act as the liaison between clients, properties, and legal teams to ensure smooth and efficient deal execution You'll also support the broader sponsorship portfolio across major leagues and properties, ensuring maximum value is delivered You'll collaborate with internal Engagement teams and clients to plan and execute the partnership, including social media and fan engagement initiatives You'll help align partnership assets with client programs such as membership, ensuring inventory is effectively utilized to drive consumer engagement You'll contribute to developing creative, insight-driven recommendations that enhance partnership value and bring campaigns to life You'll create and deliver visually engaging, insight-driven presentations that clearly communicate performance, strategy, and opportunities You'll maintain strong communication across internal teams, clients, and external partners, ensuring alignment and clarity at every stage of the partnership lifecycle You'll travel a few times per year to support partnership management, attend events, and strengthen relationships with clients and properties Benefits Health/vision/dental insurance 401k Employee stock purchase plan Vacation Personal days Paid holiday time Disability Life insurance FSA/HSA plans Company Overview GMR Mark pioneered event marketing 35 years ago, and we've never stopped leading the way—pushing the boundaries and redefining the industry. It is a sub-organization of Omnicom Group. It was founded in 1979, and is headquartered in New Berlin, Wisconsin, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship GMR Marketing has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 1 in 2025, 1 in 2023, 1 in 2022. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.