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Wave Sports + Entertainment

Account Manager

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

Account Manager Reporting to: VP, Revenue Ops & Strategy Classification: Full-time Employee ... sports leagues and rights holders to create engaging, data-driven digital programming. Our partners ...

Wave Sports & Entertainment

Account Manager

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

Account Manager Reporting to: VP, Revenue Ops & Strategy Classification: Full-time Employee ... sports leagues and rights holders to create engaging, data-driven digital programming. Our partners ...

Seminolehardrock

Genuine passion for entertainment, sports, and brand partnerships, with a clear desire to grow ... account management, entertainment, sports marketing, hospitality, or related field * Experience ...

MLS Soccer league

Senior Manager, Sports Betting

Vienna, NY · On-site

$100K - $115K/yr

Commercial Partnerships * Build commercial partnerships with sports betting companies, working closely with Apple to ensure alignment with the broader media partnership and brand strategy. * Manage ...

Catena Operations Ltd.

NY · On-site

... account management, affiliate marketing, partner operations, or business development within the ... Experience with regulated online sports betting, casino, or iGaming markets in North America

Soccer Village

Account Manager

Blue Ash, OH · On-site

Build Strong Club Partnerships * Serve as the primary contact for assigned soccer clubs and ... Familiarity with club sports organizations and team uniform cycles * CRM experience The ...

Rakuten

Account Manager, Partnerships

Lexington, MA · On-site

Cartera is seeking an Account Management professional with 3-5 years of experience supporting and leading external client partnerships. You will have the opportunity to manage accounts that are some ...

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How much do account manager sports partnerships jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for account manager sports partnerships in the United States is $65,816.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48,000.00 and $78,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an account manager sports partnerships?

Account Manager Sports Partnerships are professionals who manage and nurture relationships between sports organizations and their commercial partners or sponsors. They act as the main point of contact for clients, ensuring that partnership agreements are fulfilled and that both parties achieve their goals. Their responsibilities include developing activation strategies, coordinating events, reporting on partnership performance, and identifying opportunities for growth. This role requires strong communication, negotiation, and organizational skills, as well as a deep understanding of the sports industry.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an account manager sports partnerships?

To thrive as an Account Manager in Sports Partnerships, you need a solid background in sales, marketing, and relationship management, often supported by a relevant bachelor's degree. Familiarity with CRM software, contract management tools, and digital marketing platforms is typically required. Excellent negotiation, communication, and organizational skills help you build strong client relationships and manage multiple accounts effectively. These skills are crucial for driving partnership value, ensuring client satisfaction, and achieving revenue targets in the competitive sports industry.

What are some common challenges faced by account managers sports partnerships, and how can they be addressed?

Account Managers in Sports Partnerships often face challenges such as balancing the expectations of both clients and internal stakeholders, managing multiple high-profile accounts simultaneously, and ensuring activation deliverables are met within tight deadlines. Building strong relationships with partners and maintaining clear, proactive communication helps address these issues. Additionally, being organized and adaptable is crucial, as priorities can shift quickly in the fast-paced sports industry.

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Account Manager, Partnership Marketing

Brooklyn, NY • On-site

Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment
Spectator Sports • 201 - 500 employees
Learn more about Brooklyn Sports & Entertainmentexternal

$75K - $80K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 15 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Manage and grow a portfolio of partner accounts, including implementing partnership assets and overseeing activations.

  • Develop and execute marketing strategies for various accounts and initiatives, and establish relationships with sponsors and media partners.

  • Attend events to host sponsors and lead the execution of in-arena promotions and departmental events.

Job description

Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment creates bold, authentic, and unforgettable experiences that redefine sports, entertainment, and hospitality, The Brooklyn Way. As the parent company of marquee properties including the Brooklyn Nets, NY Liberty and Barclays Center, Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment operates at the intersection of live entertainment, premium hospitality, and community engagement.
As it expands its existing portfolio, Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment now includes a media portfolio including BK Mag, as well as Brooklyn Wine Club, and a hospitality business developing several location-based entertainment properties.
Whether on the court, on stage, or in the workplace, Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment is driven by a pursuit of excellence-constantly evolving, innovating, and pushing boundaries to elevate its business and expand its fan base. The company is deeply committed to fostering a culture of belonging and inclusion, both internally and across its communities, ensuring that every interaction reflects its values of growth mindset, integrity, accountability and care.
We are guided by our core values:
  • Integrity: Be intellectually honest at all times. Demonstrate the highest professional and ethical standards.
  • Care: Care for everything and everyone around us. Practice empathy, respect, and inclusion to promote an environment of excellence and success.
  • Growth Mindset: Develop ourselves and those around us. Experiment, learn, and improve from everything we do.
  • Accountability: Deliver on our word, take responsibility for our actions, and work in the interest of our team.

SUMMARY
Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment is looking for a Account Manager, Partnership Marketing that will manage and grow a portfolio of partner accounts. The ideal candidate cares about the details and perfecting their craft, raises their hand to help teammates, and is a sponge when it comes to learning more about activation best practices and their partners' business and brand marketing efforts.
This position reports directly to the Vice President of Partnership Marketing.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
  • Responsible for the management, maintenance, renewal, and growth of high profile accounts which includes the implementation of partnership assets, the creation and activation of promotions, oversight of hospitality packages, community programs, media, and signage.
  • Develop and execute marketing strategies for various accounts and initiatives.
  • Establish relationships with both sponsors and media partners.
  • Collaborate closely with the Partnership Development and Brand & Partner Solutions teams to ensure that inventory is accurately incorporated into renewal/upsell packages.
  • Develop, improve and renew partner relationships by exceeding expectations of all contractual deliverables, and identifying and executing against opportunities to drive incremental value.
  • Present ideas and opportunities to help grow the business of each partner by keeping current with goals, objectives and the competitive corporate landscape in the market, regionally, nationally, globally.
  • Partner with other departments on sponsored programs which include, but are not limited to game presentation, community relations, ticketing, etc.
  • Attend Brooklyn Nets and Barclays Center events to host sponsors and lead the execution of in-arena promotions as well as support departmental events/functions.

WHO YOU ARE
  • Keen attention to detail, highly organized.
  • Flexible and reliable standout colleague, always acting with integrity and respect.
  • Ability to create and maintain productive, positive relationships through strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrates a strong ability to manage one's own time and prioritize tasks when given clearly defined goals and objectives.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING
  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • 2-4 years of partnership account management required.
  • Sports industry experience preferred. Agency experience a plus.
  • Proven record of hitting goals/budgets.
  • Must have advanced skills with utilizing Microsoft suite; proficiency with CRM (Salesforce) highly preferred.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
May be required to travel on rare occasions (<5% travel); trips may require air travel and/or overnight stay for one or more nights.
SALARY RANGE
$75,000 - $80,000 base salary, plus commission potential
Full-time employees are eligible for a robust slate of total rewards, including:
  • Bonus eligibility
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage; HSA and FSA eligibility
  • 401k Employer Match at 4%
  • Competitive PTO policy & Company Holidays
  • Parental leave policy eligible after 6 months of service
  • Access to events at Barclays Center, subject to ticket availability
  • Free lunch onsite Monday - Thursday; onsite barista bar
  • And more!

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Works primarily in an office environment but is expected to attend games and other events on evenings, weekends and holidays.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity ("EEO") Employer. It has been and will continue to be a fundamental policy of the Company not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion/creed, gender, gender identity, transgender status, pregnancy and lactation accommodations, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage, immigration, or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, height and weight, arrest or conviction record, caregiver status, credit history, unemployment status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, salary history, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking, and sex offenses, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local laws.

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