Account Manager, Brand Solutions

About SPORTFIVE

SPORTFIVE utilizes the unique emotional power of sports to create and enable pioneering partnerships in sports. By delivering responsible commercialization, full-service solutions and long-term value for all stakeholders in sports, SPORTFIVE strategically and creatively connects brands, rightsholders, media platforms and fans by leveraging a global network paired with decades of experience and entrepreneurial spirit. As a market leader with customer centricity and vast data intelligence at its core, SPORTFIVE leads the sports business into the future through its digital solutions and aims to be the most progressive and respected partner in sports. 

SPORTFIVE operates as an international sports business and marketing agency with a global mindset and network of over 1,200 local experts based in 15 countries active in football, golf, e-sports, motorsport, handball, tennis, American football and many more. 

Job Title: Account Manager, Consulting and Advisory

Primary Work Location: New York, NY

Team and Job Overview

We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Account Manager to help support a brand client’s NFL partnership, managing the day-to-day programming and activation. This individual will serve as a central point of coordination across the client, league, agency team, and external partners, ensuring all contracted rights, assets, programs, timelines, and deliverables are managed effectively.

The ideal candidate has experience in sponsorship activation and account management, understands how to navigate league and team relationships, and is comfortable owning the details that move a partnership from contract to execution.  Additionally this candidate would have experience in advanced skills of Microsoft Office programs (PowerPoint, Excel, etc.).

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Serve as key day to day team member helping manage NFL partnership rights, assets, and activation
• Manage and track all contracted rights, assets, benefits, approvals, and deliverables
• Maintain the partnership calendar, status reports, and asset trackers
• Coordinate the planning and execution of partnership programs, campaigns, events, and activations
• Manage day-to-day communication across the client, NFL, clubs, agency partners, vendors, and internal teams
• Translate contractual rights into clear activation opportunities and actionable next steps
• Lead the submission, review, and approval process for creative materials and partnership communications
• Monitor deadlines, budgets, and outstanding decisions across all workstreams
• Develop meeting agendas, capture decisions, distribute recaps, and drive follow-up actions
• Support program logistics, including production, hospitality, talent, content, and on-site activation needs
• Identify opportunities to maximize the use and value of partnership assets throughout the season
• Develop client-ready presentations, activation plans, status updates, and program recaps
• Support measurement and reporting by collecting program results, proof of performance, and key learnings
• Anticipate account needs, flag potential issues early, and help develop practical solutions
• Provide on-site support for relevant programs, events, and activations

Minimum Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in sponsorship marketing, partnership activation, account management, or a related field
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, sports management, business, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• Experience managing contracted partnership assets, deliverables, and approval processes
• Experience working with leagues, teams, sports properties, agencies, or brand partners
• Strong project-management skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent workstreams
• Experience communicating directly with clients and coordinating multiple internal and external stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Willingness to travel and work select nights or weekends around programs and events

Competitive Qualifications

• Direct experience working with the NFL, its clubs, or league partners
• Experience managing a major brand sponsorship from planning through execution
• Familiarity with NFL rights, intellectual-property guidelines, approvals, and seasonal milestones
• Experience supporting integrated programs across content, media, social, experiential, hospitality, and retail
• Experience managing agency partners, production vendors, and event teams
• Experience developing asset trackers, activation calendars, budgets, and proof-of-performance reports
• Interest in sports, consumer brands, pets, or lifestyle marketing

Success in Role Looks Like

• All contracted assets and deliverables are clearly tracked, communicated, and executed on time
• The client has a reliable day-to-day partner who understands both the details and the broader business objectives
• Internal and external stakeholders remain aligned on responsibilities, deadlines, and next steps
• Meetings are organized, decisions are documented, and follow-ups are consistently closed
• Programs move efficiently from planning and approvals through execution and reporting
• Potential risks, delays, or missed opportunities are identified and addressed early
• Client materials are clear, accurate, polished, and ready for senior-level audiences
• The account operates with a high level of responsiveness, organization, accountability, and attention to detail

Job Requirements

• Essential duties are performed onsite in the New York, NY office with some nights weekends and/or travel for client programs and events

Compensation
Salary Range: $67,000 - $92,500

SPORTFIVE is providing the compensation range it might pay for this position. The rate of pay offered will be dependent on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. 

Benefits
Working at SPORTFIVE provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision and retirement savings. 
Affordable employee medical premiums starting at $30.90 per month (individual plan highest deductible) to $165.77 per month (individual plan lowest deductible).
Employees start at 10 vacation days per year (increasing with seniority) plus 20 paid holidays.
401(k) with matching up to $4,000 per year. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.

Our Hiring Process: Every application is reviewed by a real person. We do not use AI to screen or make decisions on candidates. Because we give each submission genuine consideration, response times may vary. Because we cannot communicate with each applicant individually on the status of their resume, we use automated emails to keep applicants updated. Thank you for your interest in joining SPORTFIVE.