Role Overview:

Our ideal candidate is an individual who can multitask in a fast-paced sports environment - coordinate and manage endorsement social media campaigns between national brands like OLIPOP, Brooks Running & Vuori and elite college athletes in an efficient manner. You must have superior attention to detail and high-level communication skills in order to succeed in this role with solid familiarity working with Excel and Salesforce.

As an early-stage startup, we value every team member's input and are seeking a highly motivated & entrepreneurial minded individual that will help 98Strong achieve our growth goals now and into the future!

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Positive and energetic phone presence

• Strong Interpersonal skills 

• Proven creative writing skills

• Ability to critically think and strategically implement feedback

• Athlete Talent Management experience preferred

• A self-starter with a track record of successful with notable achievements

• Attention to detail, superior organization and communication skills

• Confident in engaging with Executive Level clients and prospects

• A high growth mindset personal and professional development

• Competitive desire to deliver on what is asked of you and what you promise

• Sincere interest in sports, especially college athletics

• Understanding and/or an willingness to learn more about leveraging Instagram, TikTok and other social media platforms for marketing

• Experience working with marketing agencies & project management is preferred 

Looking to apply? Reach out to our VP, Client Services Kara Galloway via email at with an introduction and your resume

jobs@98Strong.com

Account Director

Role Overview:

We're looking for a seasoned and strategic Account Director to lead high-impact brand campaigns across the college sports landscape. In this role, you'll serve as the primary point of contact for key national clients like OLIPOP, Brooks Running, Vuori, and others — managing endorsement campaigns with elite college athletes from concept to execution.

This is a senior-level position for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments, can think strategically while managing details, and knows how to build strong, lasting relationships with executive-level clients. You’ll oversee internal team members, ensure campaign excellence, and drive measurable results for our most valued partnerships.

As a key leader within an early-stage, high-growth startup, you’ll play an instrumental role in shaping the future of 98Strong and elevating the way brands engage with the Gen Z athlete audience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and manage end-to-end execution of complex influencer and social media campaigns with national brand partners

• Lead strategic communication and relationship management with executive-level clients

• Supervise and mentor Account Managers and campaign support team members

• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients — proactively offering insights, data, and campaign recommendations

• Develop timelines, track deliverables, and oversee creative approvals and reporting

• Manage internal cross-functional collaboration between talent, creative, and operations teams

• Ensure a consistently high level of campaign performance, client satisfaction, and retention

• Represent 98Strong at industry events, brand meetings, and athlete activations as needed
  
  

Desired Skills & Experience:

• 3-5+ years in account management, client services, or brand partnerships (agency or sports marketing preferred)

• Proven experience managing high-ticket clients and large-scale campaigns

• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills

• Strong leadership and team management experience

• Creative problem-solver with a proactive mindset and sharp attention to detail
  
  

• Familiarity with influencer marketing, especially on Instagram and TikTok
  Deep understanding or sincere interest in college athletics and Gen Z consumer behavior

• Comfortable working in Excel, Google Suite, Salesforce (or similar CRM/project tools)

• High-growth mindset, entrepreneurial spirit, and passion for innovation in the NIL space
  

Looking to apply?
Reach out to our VP, Client Services, Kara Galloway via email with your resume and a brief introduction.

Role Overview:

Help build our community of student athletes and foster long-term relationships where we are the premium NIL group of choice of NCAA student athletes..

Help build our community of student athletes and foster long-term relationships where we are the premium NIL group of choice of NCAA student athletes.

Key Responsibilities:

Recruitment Strategy Development: 

• Develop and implement innovative recruitment strategies to drive Student Athlete sign-ups across multiple channels.

Community Building: 

• Foster and maintain a sense of community among new and existing Student Athletes, ensuring they feel supported and engaged with the platform.

Outreach and Partnerships: 

• Identify, initiate, and cultivate relationships with key partners, including coaches, athletic programs, and sports organizations, to expand our reach.

Marketing Campaigns: 

• Collaborate with the marketing team to create targeted campaigns that resonate with Student Athletes and encourage platform sign-ups.

Data-Driven Decisions: 

• Monitor and analyze recruitment metrics to optimize strategies, improve conversion rates, and drive continual growth.

Onboarding Experience: 

• Oversee the onboarding process for new sign-ups, ensuring a smooth, positive, and engaging experience for each Student Athlete.

Event Management: 

• Plan and manage virtual and in-person events, workshops, and webinars aimed at engaging prospective Student Athletes and promoting platform growth. This includes traveling to Universities.

• Ability to create content and be a storyteller at campus visits, events and more for 98Strong to leverage across their channels and showcase our work to clients.

Cross-Department Collaboration: 

• Work closely with marketing, sales, and client services teams to align recruitment strategies with overall business objectives and deliver a seamless user experience.

Student Athlete Advocacy: 

• Serve as a key advocate for Student Athletes, ensuring their needs, interests, and feedback are incorporated into platform updates and community initiatives.

Looking to apply? Reach out to our CEO Andrew Mavis via email at with an introduction and your resume

jobs@98Strong.com