Account Director - Sponsorship/Experiential

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Account Director to spearhead a flagship account in sponsorship and experiential marketing. This role offers the opportunity to work with a major client in the sports and entertainment sector, leading multi-channel campaigns and complex projects. The ideal candidate will possess a proactive mindset and a love for live events, ensuring that brand activations resonate deeply with audiences. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will be valued, and help shape the future of high-profile campaigns from the ground up.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in both sponsorship and experiential marketing.
• Strong client relationship skills and a commercial mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead a flagship account with huge potential for growth.
• Drive campaign planning and delivery across various activations.

Skills

Sponsorship

Experiential Marketing

Client Relationship Management

Campaign Planning

Project Management

Job description

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Account Director - Sponsorship/Experiential, london

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Client:

MLS Talent

Location:

london, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

My client is on the hunt for an Account Director to join their team off the back of a major new client win – a brand investing heavily in sport, culture and entertainment.

This isn’t just another AD role. You’ll be leading a flagship account that’s expected to become the agency’s biggest client, with huge potential to grow your role as the account scales.

You’ll work across a range of activation's – including tennis partnerships and a variety of live experiences, sponsorship campaigns, and brand moments.

The ideal mix? Sponsorship strategy meets experiential know-how.

What you’ll bring to the table ?

• Proven experience in both sponsorship and experiential marketing
• Agency experience
• Confidence in leading multi-channel campaigns and complex projects
• Strong client relationship skills and a commercial mindset
• A proactive, collaborative approach – calm under pressure, big on solutions
• A love of live sport, culture, and how brands show up in those spaces

You’ll be the driving force behind campaign planning and delivery – linking up strategy, creative, partnerships, and production teams to bring big ideas to life.

This is a great chance to shape and grow a high-profile account from day one. You’ll be joining a team that’s on the up, with plenty of room to make your mark.