Senior Account Executive, Sports Marketing
Marketing & Communications, Sales & Business Development
Chicago, IL, USA
USD 50k-95k / year
Posted on Aug 7, 2026
Agency
Omnicom Media
Job Function
Media
Job Subfunction
Media Planning and Buying
Job Description
Optimum Sports is the dedicated sports marketing agency within OMG. Unlike traditional sports marketing agencies, Optimum Sports operates in both the Sports Sponsorship and Sports Media landscapes. With the combination of both disciplines under a single offering, Optimum Sports is able to provide its clients with unique and advantageous marketplace leverage through which it delivers cohesive, multi-platform sports marketing strategies. Ingrained with the latest research and ROI tools, Optimum Sports facilitates everything from Ideation to Execution to Actualization.
Our approach integrates media, investment, property, and insights to develop strategy, manage negotiation and execution, and evaluate performance of partnerships. Established in 2003, we continue to innovate in the sports marketplace and build solutions for our constantly evolving world.
We are looking for an experienced Senior Associate to provide internal strategic support and to manage external communication. He/she provides OMG strategy teams with real time marketplace insights to inform communications planning. The Account Executive also leads in the development and implementation of sports-focused sponsorship and media strategies designed for clients to create customized multi-platform programs. Externally, Account Executive's manage relationships across the sports media and property marketplaces with the ultimate goal of maximizing partnership value.
Passion for sports is a must; experience working within sports marketing and/or media landscape
Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple lines of communication and prioritize many simultaneous deliverables
2 years+ in the sports marketing/media industry, with an understanding of TV media and sponsorship (features, integrations, etc.)
Extremely strong communicator, both written and verbal – in person and on conference calls
Creative thinker who has the ability to develop unique ideas, solutions, and programs
Strong background in client services and account management
Program Development
Assist with sports idea generation within agency team while facilitating client-facing sell through
Work with clients/networks/leagues to develop custom integrations or alter existing elements to fit within overall program
Aid in determination of optimal asset mix + branding elements within sponsorship proposals
Employ strategies and tactics across multi-platform partnerships that deliver on KPI’s
Program Execution
Implementation, tracking, and valuation of cross-channel media and partnership activation
Create and implement optimal media and sponsorship management process including timeline tracking and internal/external approvals
Construct and present impactful program recaps designed to optimize future strategy and tactics alongside the Marketing Science team
Media Planning
Support Strategy teams with actionable insights across media channels
Work with agency partners to develop holistic sports-first platform planning that tie into overall brand strategy
Provide overviews and trends of current broadcast rights and consumption across properties
Act as direct liaison between client and dedicated Optimum Sports and Resolution Media investment teams
Maintain budget trackers and flowcharts for internal and client facing reporting
Assist in Ad Hoc planning requests based on client briefs and new opportunities
Optimum Sports is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
#sports $50,000-$95,000
Omnicom’s policy requires employees to work in the office for a minimum of three days a week, unless additional in-office days are directed by their agency or manager. Our objective is to increase this requirement over time, and many of our agencies as well as Omnicom’s corporate group already require five days of in-office attendance.
Omnicom is committed to hiring and developing exceptional talent. We agree that talent is uniquely distributed, and we’re focused on developing inclusive teams that can bring the best solutions to everything we do. We strongly believe that celebrating what makes us different makes us better together. Join us—we look forward to getting to know you. We will process your personal data in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice.
Link to Recruitment Privacy Notice: https://www.omc.com/privacy-notice
For US Job Seekers
It is the policy of Omnicom and any of its affiliates to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. EOE/AA/M/D/V/F.
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$50,000-$95,000
Omnicom Media
Job Function
Media
Job Subfunction
Media Planning and Buying
Job Description
Optimum Sports is the dedicated sports marketing agency within OMG. Unlike traditional sports marketing agencies, Optimum Sports operates in both the Sports Sponsorship and Sports Media landscapes. With the combination of both disciplines under a single offering, Optimum Sports is able to provide its clients with unique and advantageous marketplace leverage through which it delivers cohesive, multi-platform sports marketing strategies. Ingrained with the latest research and ROI tools, Optimum Sports facilitates everything from Ideation to Execution to Actualization.
Our approach integrates media, investment, property, and insights to develop strategy, manage negotiation and execution, and evaluate performance of partnerships. Established in 2003, we continue to innovate in the sports marketplace and build solutions for our constantly evolving world.
We are looking for an experienced Senior Associate to provide internal strategic support and to manage external communication. He/she provides OMG strategy teams with real time marketplace insights to inform communications planning. The Account Executive also leads in the development and implementation of sports-focused sponsorship and media strategies designed for clients to create customized multi-platform programs. Externally, Account Executive's manage relationships across the sports media and property marketplaces with the ultimate goal of maximizing partnership value.
Passion for sports is a must; experience working within sports marketing and/or media landscape
Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple lines of communication and prioritize many simultaneous deliverables
2 years+ in the sports marketing/media industry, with an understanding of TV media and sponsorship (features, integrations, etc.)
Extremely strong communicator, both written and verbal – in person and on conference calls
Creative thinker who has the ability to develop unique ideas, solutions, and programs
Strong background in client services and account management
Program Development
Assist with sports idea generation within agency team while facilitating client-facing sell through
Work with clients/networks/leagues to develop custom integrations or alter existing elements to fit within overall program
Aid in determination of optimal asset mix + branding elements within sponsorship proposals
Employ strategies and tactics across multi-platform partnerships that deliver on KPI’s
Program Execution
Implementation, tracking, and valuation of cross-channel media and partnership activation
Create and implement optimal media and sponsorship management process including timeline tracking and internal/external approvals
Construct and present impactful program recaps designed to optimize future strategy and tactics alongside the Marketing Science team
Media Planning
Support Strategy teams with actionable insights across media channels
Work with agency partners to develop holistic sports-first platform planning that tie into overall brand strategy
Provide overviews and trends of current broadcast rights and consumption across properties
Act as direct liaison between client and dedicated Optimum Sports and Resolution Media investment teams
Maintain budget trackers and flowcharts for internal and client facing reporting
Assist in Ad Hoc planning requests based on client briefs and new opportunities
Optimum Sports is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
#sports $50,000-$95,000
Omnicom’s policy requires employees to work in the office for a minimum of three days a week, unless additional in-office days are directed by their agency or manager. Our objective is to increase this requirement over time, and many of our agencies as well as Omnicom’s corporate group already require five days of in-office attendance.
Omnicom is committed to hiring and developing exceptional talent. We agree that talent is uniquely distributed, and we’re focused on developing inclusive teams that can bring the best solutions to everything we do. We strongly believe that celebrating what makes us different makes us better together. Join us—we look forward to getting to know you. We will process your personal data in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice.
Link to Recruitment Privacy Notice: https://www.omc.com/privacy-notice
For US Job Seekers
It is the policy of Omnicom and any of its affiliates to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other basis prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law. EOE/AA/M/D/V/F.
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$50,000-$95,000