Account Manager - Sports & Gaming Client
20 days ago
New York
Job DescriptionLocation: NYC Metro area Reports To: VP, Head of Sports & Gaming Base Salary range - $185k to $205K plus annual bonus target Role Overview We are seeking a highly motivated Account Manager to drive growth, manage key relationships, and ensure delivery excellence across the Sports & Gaming portfolio. The individual will be responsible for owning client accounts, deepening relationships with senior stakeholders, expanding scope across Analytics & AI, Data Management, Digital Engineering, F&A, CX Ops, and ensuring alignment with client needs. Key Responsibilities • Account Management & Growth, • Serve as the primary relationship manager for assigned Sports & Gaming clients (e.g., leagues, teams, sportsbooks, game publishers)., • Drive pipeline development, proposals, and renewals in collaboration with sales and delivery teams., • Sales & Business Development, • Drive revenue growth through expanding existing accounts with new solutions and services., • Build and maintain a healthy pipeline, ensuring disciplined tracking, forecasting, and closure., • Lead proposal development, commercial negotiations, and deal closures., • Meet or exceed quarterly and annual sales targets., • Client Engagement & Advisory, • Build trusted advisor relationships with C-level and senior stakeholders in sports leagues, gaming operators, and media companies., • Delivery Oversight, • Partner with delivery leaders to ensure high-quality, on-time execution of ongoing programs., • Monitor client satisfaction and proactively address any issues or risks.Qualifications, • 10+ years of experience in client-facing roles such as account management, consulting, or business development, ideally in Sports, Gaming, Media, or adjacent industries., • Experience managing large accounts and actively driving growth; prior P&L ownership considered an advantage., • Proven ability to engage with CXO and VP/Director-level stakeholders to frame business problems, shape solutions, and drive adoption., • Knowledge of the Sports & Gaming domain (leagues, sports betting & iGaming, and video gaming & eSports) highly preferred., • Strong understanding of data, analytics, AI/ML, and digital transformation in the context of fan engagement, ticketing, sponsorship, media & broadcasting, and game operations (on-field)., • Commercial orientation with experience supporting sales pursuits, RFP responses, proposals, and contract negotiations., • Strong communication and presentation skills with the ability to deliver at the executive level., • Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional and global delivery teams while ensuring client satisfaction., • Willingness to travel (3040%) to client locations, league offices, and major events., • Bachelors degree required; MBA or equivalent preferred.