Account Manager, Partnerships

Company Description
160over90 is an award-winning global marketing agency which forges stronger human connections and creates shared moments where people feel something real. With over 600 thinkers, doers, and makers across every cultural corner of the world, the agency offers a full-service, channel-agnostic approach and a deep connection to the people, places, and properties that drive the conversation of tomorrow. 160over90 works with leading brands including AB InBev, Coca-Cola, Macy’s, Marriott International, McDonald’s, Verizon and Visa.
160over90 is part of Publicis Groupe. Follow our story at 160over90.com
Overview
The Role and What You’ll Do:
As an integrated company, 160over90 sits at the forefront of cultural influence to effectively connect brands with consumers’ passions. Under Global Marketing, the
Partnerships
team is comprised of subject matter experts around the world helping clients create, negotiate, activate, and evaluate integrated marketing programs. Based in New York or Charlotte this
Account Manager
position will be part of a dedicated agency team responsible for both leading critical partnerships and management of sponsorship and experiential marketing initiatives for a key client that is focused on serving the financial needs of our nation’s military community.
Lead the strategic development and activation of client’s college sports sponsorships and events, including marquee partnerships in the portfolio as well as other portfolio partnerships as assigned
Manage a team across internal verticals and develop detailed project plans for assigned events, and manage timelines to ensure deadlines and deliverables are met and within budget
Partner with internal divisions, external stakeholders, and third party vendors as needed in the execution of events to ensure activities and services meet protocol and brand standards
Interface with other account team members, client(s) and all appropriate agencies and partner properties on a daily basis to coordinate all fulfillment aspects of assigned programs and events
Manage the reporting and evaluation process for new, prospective and existing sponsorships, as well as the after-action performance measurement process based on established client objectives
Create and maintain client-ready materials, such as POVs, recommendations, and activation plans
Collaborate with internal creative staff to brief necessary projects and ensure high quality, on-time deliverables
Qualifications
You Have These:
Bachelor’s degree required
Minimum of 5-7 years of relevant agency, team, or client-based account management experience
Experience working on and/or with sports platforms/properties –college football experience preferred
Demonstrate understanding of military culture, protocol and etiquette
Participation in the selection, negotiation, and evaluation of successful sponsorship programs
Proven ability to prioritize workflow, manage multiple projects simultaneously and drive results
Ability to think strategically and creatively, and to problem-solve independently and in groups
Military experience and/or a desire to work with military-based programs is preferred
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with client management experience preferred
Ability to travel 30% of the time (including weekend events)
Proficient in MS Office Suite and like programs
Additional Information
Our Publicis Groupe motto “Viva La Différence” means we’re better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent.
Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off.
If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMTTACompliance@publicis.com.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation Range: USD $70,000.00 - USD $95,000.00/Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 11/2/2026.

Salary : $70,000 - $95,000