Account Director - 6 Month FTC

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES...  

Reporting into the Vice President of Brand Solutions, you will be responsible for planning, developing and managing core client partner rights and their activation programming including; 

• Onboarding and establishing a new global Client relationship, with ongoing strategic management  

• Leading strategic partnership planning across a new global partnership portfolio in racket sports 

• Working closely with internal stakeholders to establish a cohesive Sportfive service offering, to include but not limited to creative strategy and Playbook development, and partnership measurement and reporting  

• Developing meaningful relationships with rightsholder partners through initial immersion workshops and on-going planning processes 

• Establishing a client framework and delivery process for success, particularly across central global activation workstreams    

• Responsibility for establishing a KPI framework, aligned with client objectives to incorporate the level of client reporting required, and overseeing the set-up of processes for a regular reporting cadence from all sources throughout the term 

• Advising and shaping an approach for global activation of the partnership platform and the application in local markets 

• Working on the development of partnership launch plans with both the client and the rightsholders, where applicable within the contract timeframe  

• Leading client liaison and setting meeting cadence, ensuring key stakeholders are brought in at regular intervals 

• Managing partnership approvals across multiple stakeholders  

• Overseeing the planning and execution of partnership events and player appearances on behalf of clients, attending where required  

• Managing client global partnership inventory, including allocating the most valuable & high-profile rights to deliver partnership objectives 

• Managing client challenges and be the lead point for account troubleshooting  

• Providing insight & knowledge on the latest sports marketing trends and innovation 

• Helping to plan team resource to manage client workflows  

WHAT YOU’LL BRING...  

• Comprehensive multi-channel marketing, strategic account management / partnership activation experience (minimum 10 years) 

• Demonstrable strategic planning skills and campaign planning experience 

• Strong client management, through experience of working with global multi-market organizations  

• Agency experience would be an advantage but is not essential 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills 

• Flawless attention to detail 

• Strong organisational and time management skills 

• Excellent presentation skills – creating and presenting strategy, activation programming 

• Have a real passion and knowledge for sport, with a good understanding of global racket sports  

• Ability to work as part of a team as well as individually, with strong leadership skills  

• Must be available for travel 

• Italian language would be beneficial but not essential  

Don’t fit all the criteria? Don’t worry! Our job adverts give you a flavour of what you can expect in the role, but you don’t have to tick every box. We put a lot of focus on the importance of developing our people, so if you think you’d be a great fit for us then hit apply. 

 WHAT YOU’LL GET FROM US... 

As well as the opportunity to join an organisation that invests in and rewards its staff, provides an enjoyable working environment, and offers genuine responsibility and scope to shape a role and add real value, you’ll also get... 

• 25 days annual leave + an additional gifted day over the Christmas period    

• Full Vitality health cover including dental, optical and mental health support     

• Enhanced family leave entitlements   

• Salary sacrifice pension scheme  

• Hybrid, flexible working model  

• A day off for moving house or getting married   

• Regular social events such as summer and Christmas parties    

• Employee Assistance Programme