ABOUT ELEVATE:

Elevate is a full-service consulting firm that inspires high-performing organizations to find their limits and push past them. With expertise in brand consulting, sales strategy, data-driven insights, and talent optimization, Elevate gives its clients a competitive edge in the fight for people's precious time and attention. Established in 2018, Elevate set out to help sports teams and leagues spark innovation and drive performance. In the years since, the world of sports has transformed, today standing at the convergence of media, entertainment, and consumer brands, with Elevate supporting some of the world's most ambitious businesses across these sectors. Elevate's proprietary technology, data sources, and software products combined with our thoughtful insights, and people-centric approach give clients a 360-degree view of their customers, underpinning intelligent decision-making on marketing spend, growth strategy, and more.

Our team of 200+ employees spans the globe with in 20 locations worldwide. We value recruiting diverse individuals to our team to bring new perspectives to our company and look forward to learning more about you in the recruitment process. To learn more and see what we've been up to, follow Elevate on X, LinkedIn, and Instagram.

ACCOUNT DIRECTOR, BRAND CONSULTING - OVERVIEW:

This role sits on Elevate's Brand Consulting team. The Brand Consulting vertical for Elevate focuses on consultative services and building platforms/programs within sports, entertainment and lifestyle marketing with domestic and international brands. As part of this, Elevate is committed to building greater diversity, equality and inclusion within our organization and in the programs we create for our brand partners.

A successful candidate will be a proven team player, very proactive, a problem-solver, exceptionally organized and have a strong attention to detail. The individual must thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving environment, be eager to take on new challenges and opportunities, as well as transition across many different functions based on the needs of the business.

The Account Director is responsible for day-to-day client management related to client's diverse portfolio of sponsorships, including NASCAR, LPGA, PGA, and the WTA among others. The work will include consulting, project management, research and insights, and approvals. They will work directly with the client and report to the Vice President, Brand Consulting.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Day-to-day client and project leadership for a Fortune 100 client
• Day-to-day leadership of the account teams that will manage the delivery of the client programs
• Assist in strategic program and project planning for client
• Lead the development of activation plans
• Oversee program execution for assigned clients
• Integrated project management across multiple disciplines and departments, internal and external to Elevate
• Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities (both organically and new)
• Identify and create best practices and processes for the consulting team
• Provide on-going thought-leadership for client and new business opportunities
• Build and maintain exceptional client and industry relationships
• Create YOY organic growth with existing clients
• Manage the profitability of client accounts

QUALIFICATIONS:

The qualifications listed below represent the credentials necessary to perform the essential functions of this position. To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

A. Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree
• 7 to 10 years of relevant sports industry experience (agency experience preferred)
• Previous management experience preferred

B. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• A curious mindset with strong work ethic
• Creative problem solving
• Knowledge and experience with multiple sports properties
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple workstreams to execute programs
• Ability to develop strong relationships and manage multiple partners and programs
• Strong understanding of the digital and social landscape including but not limited to audience insights, trends and analytics, previous experience working with influencers is a plus
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills (both oral and written) with the ability to present ideas, activation plans, and recap results
• Real-time industry knowledge and relationships in sports + entertainment
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Excel and PowerPoint

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Location:
• Charlotte, NC

Travel Requirements:
• Some travel required

Work Environment:
• Office

This position is open to all qualified candidates. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability in connection with the application process, you may contact us at HR[redacted]

We are proud to be an equal opportunity/veterans/disabled/ LGBT employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.