Account Manager Football MENA

Overseas; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global sports and media company in Dubai is seeking an Account Manager to oversee projects and manage client relationships. The ideal candidate should have experience with high-level international clients, an understanding of media practices, and strong communication skills. Arabic language skills are advantageous. This role involves negotiating media rights deals and collaborating with various teams to ensure successful project execution.

Qualifications

• Understanding of media practices.
• Experience managing high-level international clients.
• Knowledge of media rights values and key industry players.
• Arabic language skills are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end projects between global executives and clients.
• Attend regular client meetings and formulate action points.
• Negotiate and execute media rights deals.
• Oversee broadcaster distribution and manage media websites.
• Monitor social media channels’ output.
• Coordinate with media sales and legal teams.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Strong organizational skills

Ability to build strong relationships

Sound judgment and problem-solving

Numerical and analytical skills

Interest in sports and media

Job description

Who We Are:

IMG is a global leader in sports, fashion events, and media. The company manages some of the world's greatest athletes and fashion icons; owns and operates hundreds of live events annually; and is a leading independent producer and distributor of sports and entertainment media. IMG also specializes in licensing sports training and league development. IMG is a subsidiary of Endeavor, a global sports and entertainment company.

Endeavor is a global company home to many of the world's most dynamic storytellers, brands, live events, and experiences. Its network includes talent representation via WME; sports operations, advisory, and event management; media production and distribution; brand licensing through IMG; live event experiences and hospitality via On Location; marketing through 160over90; and sports data and technology through IMG ARENA and OpenBet. Endeavor also owns a majority stake in TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), which includes UFC and WWE.

We are recruiting for an Account Manager who will oversee projects between global IMG executives and senior management on IMG properties. This role also involves managing daily relationships between IMG and clients.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

1. Manage end-to-end projects between global IMG executives and senior management on IMG properties, serving as the primary contact for client relationships.
2. Attend regular client meetings to update on media activities, formulate action points, and follow up.
3. Assist with rights acquisitions, including client renewals, to shape strategic direction.
4. Negotiate and execute media rights deals, ensuring high standards and fulfillment of obligations by broadcast/media partners.
5. Provide technical support and manage media license relationships, interfacing with clients, IMG Studios, and distribution partners.
6. Oversee broadcaster distribution, collaborating with IMG Studios and distribution partners.
7. Manage media websites, ensuring content access and uploads for broadcasters.
8. Monitor social media channels’ output.
9. Coordinate with media sales and legal teams on contracts and legal documentation.
10. Communicate regularly with IMG finance and executive teams regarding projections, invoices, and receivables.
11. Develop and compile key media marketing information.
12. Collaborate with clients to develop new media opportunities.
13. Perform other duties as required within the scope of the role.

Knowledge and Experience

• Understanding of media practices.
• Ability to understand client business requirements in detail.
• Experience managing high-level international clients.
• Knowledge of media rights values and key industry players.
• Awareness of the online and social media customer base.
• Arabic language skills are advantageous.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence in presenting and drafting clear, concise, and grammatically correct messages.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet use.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including legal, finance, and sales teams.
• Sound judgment, problem-solving skills, and decision-making abilities.
• Numerical and analytical skills to interpret data.
• Positive attitude and adaptability to change.
• Self-sufficient, proactive, and a team player.
• Interest in sports, television, programming, and media business aspects.

Endeavor values diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of its work. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.

Required Experience

Manager