Account Manager
Job Location:
Altrincham - UK
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Job Summary
WHO WE ARE...
SPORTFIVE is a global agency working across sponsorships advertising talentactivationand hospitality within sports. Globally we have over 1200 employees who strategically and creatively connect brands rights-holders mediaplatformsand fans across Football F1 NFL NBA Golf Esports Olympics and more.
Whether its supporting Premier League football clubs to secure their next front of shirt sponsor curating deals for brands to showcase their advertising during games televised to millions across the world or representing the best talent in our industry connecting sports organisations to incredible brands and partners is at the heart of heart we do.
Having been voted theNo.1 most attractive sports marketing agencyto work for three consecutive years as well as featuring in theSunday Times Best Places to Workwereincredibly proud of our culture and the people that help to nurture it. If you want to help shape the future of the sports industry then we want to hear from you.
YOUR NEW JOB
Responsible for supporting the management and activation of client projects including EA SPORTS FC FUTURES initiatives working to support their EA SPORTS FC football partnershipsand delivertheir social impactprogrammesglobally.
Reportingintoan Account Director you will help coordinate day-to-dayprogrammedelivery manage selected partneractivationsand support the end-to-end execution of events and campaigns including:
EA SPORTS FC Futures Programme Activity
Day-to-day coordination of selected FC FUTURES initiatives ensuring projects stay on track and key milestones are delivered
Managing projects across leagues including working with internal and external stakeholders across Premier League and LALIGA activity
Acting as a key point of contact for specific partners on FUTURES activations supporting the co-development of initiatives and ensuring contractual deliverables are met
Coordinating internal stakeholders including EA teams market leads eventsteamsand other relevant colleagues
Supporting the end-to-end delivery of events including pitch launches from planning and delivery through to wrap reporting
Acting as thecentral pointof contact for selected events bringing together relevantteamsand managing regular status calls
Tracking impact metrics and supporting with recap decks internal reporting and activation debriefs
Additional RoleResponsibilities
Working on client projects to manage rights and activation delivery
Supporting partnership rights and brand campaign planning including creative activation ideas content marketingassetsand approval processes
Managing project timelines budgets invoicingprocessesand wider campaign administration
Supporting on brand-led consultancy projects and new business proposals whenrequired
WHAT YOULL BRING
Strong account management partnershipactivationorprogrammecoordination experience ideally within sportentertainmentor brand partnerships
Confident managing partner relationships internal stakeholders and multiple workstreams at pace
Experience supporting eventsactivationsor campaign delivery from planning through to post-event reporting
Excellent writtenverbaland face-to-face communication skills with strong presentation skills
Strongorganisational planning and time management skills with the ability to balance competing deadlines and requirements
High attention to detail strong problem-solvingskillsand a flexible can-do attitude
Comfortable tracking campaign performance reviewing impact metrics and shaping clear recommendations
Budgetary and invoicing knowledge with strong IT skills across Microsoft Office including Excel PowerPointOutlookand Teams
Experience working with online project management tools
A genuine passion for sport and a good understanding of the global sporting landscape
Able to work well both independently and as part of a team with availability for client-related travel whenrequired
A foreign language is desirable but not essential
Dontfit all the criteriaDontworry! Our job adverts give you a flavour of what you can expect in the role but youdonthave to tick every box. We put a lot of focus on the importance of developing our people so if you thinkyoudbe a great fit for us then hit apply.
WHAT YOULL 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 valueyoullalso get...
25 daysannual leave anadditionalgifted day over the Christmas period
Full Vitality health cover including dentalopticaland mental health support
Enhanced family leave entitlements
Salary sacrifice pension scheme
Electric car scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Hybrid flexible working model - 4 days in the office and 1 at home
A day off for moving houseor getting married
Regular social events such as summer and Christmas parties
Life assurance at x4 annual salary
Employee AssistanceProgramme
THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS...
If your CV and cover letter match whatwerelooking forwellbe in touch to invite you to the next stage. Depending on the role the first interview may take place via Microsoft Teams or through our video interview platform.
If you are unsuccessful at the application stagewelllet you know by email.
We want every candidate to have the chance to perform at their best. If you wouldbenefitfrom any adjustments during the recruitment process please let your HR contact know or reach out confidentially atso we can support you.
SPORTFIVE are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We believe that different perspectives and experiences are the key to success. Our goal is to create an authentic and attractive work environment where everyone feels valued with a sense of belonging and encouraged to shape the future of the sports industry.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
As sportsmarketing agency we create value for brands, rightsholders and media-platforms through contemporary partnerships in sports and entertainment.
