Account Executive, Partnerships

On Location; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global marketing agency is seeking an Account Executive in London to manage client partnerships with Disney. The role focuses on building strong relationships, overseeing sponsorship activations, and collaborating with internal teams to maximize results. Ideal candidates have 2+ years of experience in sponsorship management, strong communication skills, and a bachelor's degree. The position requires multi-project management and involves working closely with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of agency or client-based sponsorship account management experience.
• Experience in project management and client relationship management.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Disney approvals process in partnership with the client.
• Track and manage sponsorship activations and deliverables.
• Liaise with client sponsorship hub to support partnership activations.

Skills

Sponsorship account management experience

Client relationship skills

Project management

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Job description

Who We Are

160over90 is an award-winning global marketing agency which forges stronger human connections and creates shared moments where people feel something real. With 800 thinkers, doers and makers across every cultural corner of the world the agency offers a full-service channel-agnostic approach and a deep connection to the people, places and properties that drive the conversation of tomorrow. 160over90 works with leading brands including AB InBev, Amazon, Coca-Cola, DP World, Macys, Marriott International, McDonalds, Verizon and Visa. 160over90 is part of WME Group, a global representation business comprising the world’s leading talent, intellectual property and brands.

The Role and What You’ll Do

The Account Executive is an instrumental part of our dedicated agency partnerships team responsible for managing servicing and supporting the growth of the clients partnership with Disney (Disneyland Paris, Disney Theatrical Group, Disney Store, etc.). This role focuses on building strong client relationships, supporting the execution of partnership activations and ensuring maximum value for both the client and rightsholder across the partnership. The Account Executive will oversee and manage contractual deliverables with the clients’ regional markets, track performance, work with cross-functional teams and support strategic recommendations to enhance partnership performance. This position will work closely with the Senior Account Managers and Account Director of the account on Disney sponsorship activation and execution at a market and regional (EU) level.

• Manage the Disney approvals process in partnership with the client and their B2B/B2C partners talent (where relevant) and rightsholder stakeholders by having an in-depth knowledge of activation guidelines and processes.
• Track, manage, update and recap sponsorship activations, approvals and deliverables.
• Liaise with client sponsorship hub to support in activating their partnerships with clients and partners across Europe to ensure all Disney sponsorship rights are fully utilised and leveraged to drive client business results.
• Assist with the creation and implementation of materials to support sponsorship initiatives and client strategy, including preparing marketing activation presentations, guideline documents and materials to be presented to the client, their partners and relevant stakeholders.
• Support collaboration with internal agency teams (strategy, creative, experiential, comms) to maximise business opportunities for the agency.
• Support and manage finance topics such as budget management, processing talent invoices, client POs, vendor forms and stakeholder management.
• Assist in the strategic development and implementation of sponsorship initiatives including customised programmes/promotions with the client/their partners.
• Assist in developing presentations, proposals and recap reports to strengthen client relationships and showcase client sponsorship results.
• Stay informed on industry trends, competitor activity and market insights to bring insights and innovative ideas to client.

You Have These

• A minimum of 2 years of agency or client-based sponsorship account management experience. Specific disciplines could include sponsorship marketing, event marketing and/or sponsor servicing. Global property activation and entertainment/cultural marketing experience is a plus.
• Understanding of the business of entertainment, culture and sponsorship is highly preferred.
• Ability to manage day-to-day relationships with client agency(s) and vendors.
• Comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with on‑site event marketing operations and logistics.
• Experience with working with internal teams (partnerships, comms, strategy, experiential, creative) as well as other agency partners.
• Superior client relationship/service skills.
• Strong ability to think strategically and creatively.
• Ability to problem‑solve independently and in groups.
• Possess a strong work ethic and willingness to help with any tasks.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally; both in writing and verbally.
• Ability to proofread documents and provide quality control.
• Bachelors degree.
• Excellent time management, written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient in PowerPoint, Excel & Word.
• Ability to travel on an ad‑hoc basis.

Wed Love If You Also Have These

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Team player
• Ability to problem‑solve independently and in groups
• Strong work ethic with the flexibility to navigate change in a fast‑paced environment. Master of multitasking
• Excellent time management skills – ability to work calmly under pressure whilst meeting deadlines

Understanding and interest in sports and sporting culture

• Creative problem‑solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying opportunities
• High attention to detail and organisational skills

How we work

WME Group is at the centre of sports, media, entertainment and fashion and is a largely relationship‑based business. To foster an environment of collaboration, develop our future talent and build on relationships across leadership, peers and teams we work from the office 4 days per week. We see immeasurable value internally and throughout the core of the businesses we support.

Don’t meet every single requirement – we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, authentic workplace so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

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160 / 90 is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer that encourages applications from qualified, eligible candidates from all backgrounds and life experiences regardless of race, gender identity, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.

Key Skills

• Business Development
• Customer Service
• Revenue Growth
• ABC Analysis
• Account Management
• Communication
• CRM
• Excel
• Salesforce
• PMP
• Customer Relationships
• Business Relationships
• Sales Goals
• Sales Process
• CPA

Employment Type

Full Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1