Account Manager, Playmaker

Playmaker, a renowned sports and entertainment media platform operating under the Better Collective umbrella. Here at Playmaker, our core mission is to bring you a diverse array of compelling and original content. This includes everything from viral content to featuring exclusive talent from both the sports and creative worlds. We're known for our immersive live events and top-notch merchandise offerings. What sets Playmaker apart is our ability to seamlessly fuse social engagement with the latest lifestyle trends. We're not just about sports and entertainment; we're about redefining how you experience them. Our aim is to provide engaging content and extraordinary experiences that offer a fresh perspective on the sports and entertainment realm, all while catering to a diverse audience of enthusiasts.

Join us and become part of an exciting journey!

You are…

A highly motivated and organized individual with strong communication skills. You’re an experienced account manager with a passion for sports and a proven track record of building and maintaining client relationships and managing branded content campaigns. You will play a crucial role in driving revenue growth, ensuring client satisfaction, and contributing to the overall success of our organization.

You will...

• Serve as the main point of contact for assigned clients, ensuring clear communication and addressing any concerns or inquiries promptly.

• Oversee the implementation of advertising and sponsorship campaigns, ensuring they align with client expectations and objectives.

• Be responsible for keeping extensive and organized notes and records for clear, timely, and external/internal reporting on project statuses.

• Handle multiple project assignments within tight deadlines and see a project through from start to finish with minimal guidance, including incoming RFPs.

• Assist marketing team with the creation and authoring of sellable one-sheeters, pitch decks, and RFP presentations.

• Work closely with internal teams, including sales, marketing, and content production, to ensure the successful execution of campaigns.

• Monitor campaign performance, anazlye results, and provide clients with regular updates and insights.

• Regularly check in with clients to assess satisfaction, identify opportunities for upselling or cross-selling, and address potential issues.

You have...

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, communications, or a related field.

• Proven experience in account management, preferably in the sports media industry.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Ability to translate a client brief and build a strategy around it, and articulating well-thought out ideas - without the help of ChatGPT

• A deep and genuine passion for sports, advertising, social media, branded content, and influencer marketing.

• A solutions-oriented mindset, with the ability to manage others and work across multiple teams.

• A demonstrated understanding of both long and short form content across social media platforms.

What we offer...

• Generous benefits package and unlimited PTO

• Annual bonus

• Pet insurance

• Paid parental leave

• 401K match

• Tons of growth opportunities

• A fun and kind team supporting your success and always down to do something fun

We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. We strongly believe that diversity of experience, perspectives, and background will lead to a better environment for our employees and a better product for our users and the community.