Account Executive

Account Executive

rEvolution is a leading global sports marketing agency. Founded in 2001 with a focus on representing brands in sports, we provide our clients with a full-service marketing approach, including sponsorship consulting, media planning and buying, creative production and design, experiential marketing, hospitality, public relations, social media and data & insights.

At rEvolution, we pride ourselves on delivering award-winning business-building marketing, strategic consulting and media programs for our brand clients that are widely recognized throughout the global sports industry.

rEvolution is seeking an Account Executive to join our quickly growing sports marketing agency. In this role, reporting to the Account Manager, you will be a vital part of successful planning, execution and reporting of client programs. You will work cross-functionally with multiple rEvolution departments to ensure programs run flawlessly.

You Will:

• Direct management of one or more key client projects/programs
• Maintain ongoing communications with client contacts around all rEvolution-related programs
• Lead the development of contracts, proposals, program materials and client recaps/updates
• Maintain detailed budget trackers for all client programs
• Serve as a point-of-contact for vendors involved with client projects
• Coordinate and attend team, agency, vendor and client meetings/calls as necessary including developing agenda and contact reports in connection to the calls
• Work collaboratively with other rEvolution business units to manage projects and execute client programs
• Own day-to-day project coordination across multiple client programs with the ability to balance competing priorities, ensuring all deliverables are completed accurately and on time.
• Approach new and unfamiliar projects with curiosity and initiative, independently navigating solutions, and proactively seeking guidance when needed to keep work moving forward

You Have:

• 2-4 years of agency experience (sports, lifestyle or luxury industry) servicing clients on a day-to-day basis
• Four-year degree in business, marketing, communications or a related field
• Ability to travel up to 40%
• An ability to successfully prepare and present to clients
• Firm grasp on reporting, analysis and budgeting
• An ability to work in a fast-paced environment between multiple projects
• Experience working in the luxury hospitality space, bonus for partnership and event experience in luxury automotive, yachting, equestrian, golf or culinary.

This hybrid role is based in our fabulous Chicago office, but has a global reach

The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $55-65K, and is eligible for an annual, discretionary bonus

Compensation packages are based on unique factors for each specific candidate including skillset, depth of experience, business needs, parity with other team members, and applicable certifications, among other job-related considerations. rEvolution offers a robust benefits package, highlighted below.

• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance (BCBS)
• 401k w/ Company Match
• Flexible time off policy
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave coverage

rEvolution provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.