Account Manager, Hospitality

160over90 is an award-winning global marketing agency known for forging stronger human connections and creating shared moments where people feel something real. With a diverse team of 800 thinkers, doers, and makers located across every cultural corner of the world, 160over90 offers a comprehensive full-service, channel-agnostic approach. The agency specializes in deep connections to people, places, and properties that influence the conversations of tomorrow. It collaborates with some of the world’s leading brands including AB InBev, Amazon, Coca-Cola, DP World, Macy's, Marriott International, McDonald's, Verizon, and Visa. Being part of WME Group, a global representation business of the world’s foremost talent, intellectual property, and brands, 160over90 benefits from a far-reaching network and a rich heritage of innovation and excellence.

The Account Manager role within the Hospitality Team is a key position responsible for leading and executing hospitality-focused experiential programming for significant 160over90 clients across multiple US markets. This role encompasses managing the planning, coordination, and execution of client activations and event strategies with high levels of accountability and initiative. The Account Manager acts as a central liaison between clients, partner agencies, properties, vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure all facets of the activation meet or exceed expectations.

In this role, the Account Manager maintains an open, proactive communication style with client and account teams to clarify deliverable timelines, roles, and responsibilities. This position requires active participation in the ideation, development, and successful implementation of activation plans that align with established criteria. The Account Manager collaborates closely with internal cross-functional departments and external partners to integrate creative approvals, strategic concept development, and performance tracking. The accountability also extends to managing administrative and budgetary aspects such as payments, program forecasting, and ensuring financial accuracy up to turnover to operations. The candidate will leverage negotiation skills, industry insights, and diligence to negotiate preferred rates, terms, and conditions, while embracing a high level of accuracy and attention to detail throughout all processes.

This role demands a professional with a solid experiential marketing or account management background including a minimum of five years in agency or client-based positions. Candidates with certifications such as Certified Meeting Professional (CMP), Meeting Manager (CMM), Event Professional (CSEP), or Project Management qualifications will have an advantage. Knowledge of the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Events (MICE) industry, and experience working with hotels, convention centers, destination management companies (DMCs), production companies, or third-party agencies are critical to success. The ideal Account Manager is energized by a collaborative, fast-paced environment, able to juggle multiple projects independently, maintain strong client and vendor relationships, and demonstrate excellent communication skills. Flexibility, problem-solving ability, and a positive, strategic, and creative mindset are vital, as the role includes nonstandard work hours, weekend commitments, and business travel.

The work environment at WME Group, known for being relationship-based and centered around sports, media, entertainment, and fashion, fosters collaboration, talent development, and strong leadership connections. The company supports a hybrid model with four days in the office each week to maximize productivity and internal value. The salary range for this position is competitive, ranging from $60,000 to $80,000 annually, depending on location, qualifications, and experience. Compensation is complemented by a robust benefits package encompassing health care, retirement plans, paid time off, and growth opportunities. 160over90 and WME Group are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, encouraging candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply, even if they don't meet every single criterion. This role is an opportunity for passionate professionals to contribute to world-class experiential hospitality marketing within a global, innovative agency setting.