Account Executive

Account Executive Reports To : Senior Account Manager Start Date : Immediately Location : Florida Overview Turnkey, a full‑service experiential marketing agency based in Chicago that works with some of the largest and most respected brands in the country, is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as an Account Executive servicing an online sports betting client. The role will be based in Florida. Responsibilities The Account Executive is responsible for supporting the sponsorship activation efforts of one of Turnkey’s clients, a sports betting company. The recognizable national brand has six current high profile partnerships and an ever expanding portfolio. General Become an expert on and immersed in the brand, ultimately becoming an extension of the client team. Work directly with clients on a daily basis to understand needs, KPIs, and what you can do to help drive their business forward. Planning Together with the rest of the Turnkey Account Team, plan for activations across the calendar year and across multiple properties, including idea generation, fabrication, sourcing, staffing and implantation planning. Work hand‑in‑hand with property partners to understand planning elements that go into the activations, including access, load‑ins and load‑outs, timing, etc. Work with vendors such as fabricators or premium products companies to help produce elements required for the consumer experience. Overcommunicate to clients in a way that they feel informed and educated on all plans and brand activity. Liaison with Turnkey creative team to build plans and options to bring creative ideas to life. Implementation Serve as the key on‑site contact for various sponsorship activations at sports and entertainment properties. Coordinate with venue and team personnel as necessary for things like access, space limitations, power requirements, etc. Oversee all details around trucking, shipping, warehousing and storage as it relates to on‑site activations. Manage labor process for installation and strike of all sponsorship activations. Train and manage staff that engage with consumers during sponsorship activations, ensuring they can speak fluently about the brand and any on‑site promotions and drive engagement/enrollment. Track results and real‑time data. Creatively solve problems as they arise on‑site. Post‑Event Become an expert in how the client tracks results, including metrics specifically related to the sports betting category. Update clients daily on results, problems, solutions, staff performance and any other important nuances. Ensure all elements are properly transported and stored in a way that they will be ready for the next activation. Track activation budgets by property in real‑time, providing accurate data to both the client and the Turnkey account team. Other Work on other projects as assigned from Turnkey senior account leadership. This role requires regular travel. Over 70% of that travel will be within the state of Florida. Work hand‑in‑hand with Turnkey Finance, Legal and HR business units on all pertinent matters. Be willing to work nights and weekends, as events often fall in that timeframe. Qualifications 1-4 years experience in sponsorship activation, sponsor servicing, sports marketing or related field. Agency, team or brand experience is preferred. Highly organized with strong attention to detail. Proactive and able to focus on several different projects at once. Experience with brand activations, including on‑site implementation. Ability to work non‑traditional hours, as required.Ability to meet deadlines for time‑sensitive projects. Comfortable with client communication on the phone, via videoconference or in person. Ability to build positive relationships with clients. Ability to work within a team setting. Bachelor’s degree required. Additional Information Position will offer a competitive salary and bonus program, commensurate with experience. In addition, Turnkey offers a robust benefit package including Medical + Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, 401K, Life STD/LTD, and more. Turnkey is an Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr