Account Director

Handle Recruitment; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A global entertainment and sports agency is seeking an experienced Account Director specializing in basketball partnerships to manage their client's international partnership portfolio. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in agency or in-house marketing, excellent client servicing skills, and a proven background in campaign strategy. This role offers a competitive salary and the chance to work on high-impact projects. Candidates from under-represented backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Significant agency or in-house experience at a client/campaign lead level.
• Background in basketball partnerships is essential.
• Strong experience in digital and social media marketing, including global campaigns.
• Excellent client servicing, account handling, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to the client alongside the VP.
• Develop strategies that maximise partnership rights.
• Manage day-to-day account operations, including team management.
• Support campaign creative and channel strategies.

Skills

Campaign strategy

Digital and social media marketing

Client servicing

Project management

Team leadership

Job description

Overview

Handle Recruitment are representing a global entertainment and sports agency seeking an Account Director specialising in basketball partnerships. Salary: £60,000-£65,000 (dependent on experience). Location: Hammersmith - 3 days in office.

The Role

They are looking for a talented Account Director to join their Brand Consulting team and manage a key client's international partnership portfolio. This role is ideal for a senior marketing professional experienced in developing and activating 360° sponsorship campaigns across digital, experiential, content, and communications. Working alongside a Vice President, you will advise the client on maximising rights and assets to deliver real impact.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to the client alongside the VP.
• Develop strategies that maximise partnership rights and align with brand objectives.
• Lead day-to-day account operations, including team management, reporting, and budgeting.
• Build strong relationships with clients, rights holders, and suppliers.
• Support campaign creative, positioning, and channel strategies based on audience insights.
• Manage activations from ideation to execution across digital, experiential, and content channels.
• Oversee events, talent appearances, and VIP experiences.
• Track KPIs and campaign effectiveness to demonstrate ROI.
• Keep up with trends in sport, technology, and Web3.
• Support networking and business development as needed.

Requirements

• Significant agency or in-house experience at a client/campaign lead level.
• Background in basketball partnerships is essential.
• Proven expertise in campaign strategy, communications, asset development, and event management.
• Strong experience in digital and social media marketing, including global campaigns.
• Experience working with international markets preferred.
• Excellent client servicing, account handling, and project management skills.
• People management experience leading multiple team members.
• Organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Creative, independent, and collaborative with innovative thinking.
• Confident in presentations and communications with strong attention to detail.

Apply below today if you have the relevant experience and want to hear more!

Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.