Account Manager

Let’s be real, stadium renovations are cool, but what if they could also raise money, excite donors, and keep tons of materials out of landfills?

That’s where CollectU comes in. We turn stadium and arena renovations into once-in-a-lifetime collectibles. From reclaimed seats and signage, to turf, flooring and unique limited-edition pieces, we help universities transform nostalgia into new revenue. Our campaigns preserve history, excite fans, and support sustainability, all while raising funds for future projects.

We’re a fast-growing team of innovators, marketers, and sports fans who love bringing stories to life and transforming legacy into lasting memories.

• Location: Hybrid - Remote and in-office, Northbrook, IL
• Experience: 3-5 years
• Reports to: Senior Account Manager
• Salary Range: $75,000-$95,000 DOE

The Role

At CollectU, we don’t just sell memorabilia, we preserve moments. Seats, bricks, floors, signs, and pieces of sports history are transformed into limited-edition collectibles with real meaning behind them.

We’re looking for an Account Manager who bridges client relations, marketing calendars, and campaign execution. This person will support senior leadership in managing day-to-day operations for client accounts ensuring each project moves efficiently from kickoff through fulfillment.

This is the perfect role for someone who loves rolling up their sleeves in a fast-paced environment, juggling details across multiple projects, and growing with an entrepreneurial, creative team that turns bold ideas into real impact.

What You’ll Do

• Serve as a primary point of contact for client updates, timelines, and deliverables
• Support senior account leads in preparing client presentations, recaps, and campaign reports
• Track client requests, approvals, and status updates using project management tools (e.g., Google Workspace, Monday.com, Asana, or HubSpot)
• Assist in identifying and executing in-market opportunities for projects (window displays, pop-ups, events, etc)
• Coordinate cross-functional updates between marketing, operations, product and finance
• Prepare weekly status updates and highlight key wins or blockers for leadership review
• Ensure campaign assets, approvals, and materials are properly documented in shared systems
• Identify opportunities to improve processes or client experiences

What We’re Looking For

• 3-5 years of experience in account management, project coordination, or operations, a plus if you have e-commerce, sports, or creative production experience
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; comfortable juggling multiple projects at once
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; confident in client-facing interactions
• Proficiency in tools like Google Workspace, Excel/Sheets, CRM or PM tools (HubSpot, Asana, Monday, etc.)
• A collaborative mindset and willingness to roll up your sleeves
• Thrives in a fast-moving, build-as-you-go environment
• Passion for sports, sustainability, collectibles, or storytelling is a plus

Why CollectU?

• You’ll help turn real sports history into meaningful, tangible keepsakes
• You’ll have ownership, trust and real impact from day one
• You’ll work with a passionate, fast-moving team that cares deeply about doing things the right way
• This position is hybrid, with a mix of remote work and in-office days (Northbrook, IL), based on team needs and collaboration
• We offer 90% employer-paid health insurance, paid time off, and additional benefits

Why This Role Matters

If vendors slip, we slip. You’ll be directly responsible for product readiness, margins, and execution across the business.

If you love sports, relationship building and details and want to be part of preserving legacy one collectible at a time we’d love to hear from you.

To apply, please send your resume, cover letter and a paragraph or two telling us about your favorite sports or collectible-related story to [email protected].