Account Manager

Sportfive; Altrincham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global sports marketing agency based in Altrincham seeks an experienced account manager to oversee client sports partnerships. The role involves planning and delivering activation programs, managing events, and collaborating with clients. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a passion for sports. This position offers a hybrid work model and numerous employee benefits including health cover and generous leave.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Full health cover

Enhanced family leave

Electric car scheme

Life assurance at x4 salary

Regular social events

Qualifications

• Experience with rightsholders and partnership activation.
• Experience of talent/brand ambassador management.
• Good understanding of the global sporting landscape.

Responsibilities

• Manage core client sports partnerships and consultancy projects.
• Plan and develop the partner's activation programme.
• Generate and present creative activation ideas.
• Manage planning and delivery of events and appearances.
• Cooperate with clients on content creation and marketing assets.

Skills

Account management knowledge

Interest in gaming and esports

Budgetary knowledge

Strong presentation skills

Flawless attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Organizational skills

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams)

Online project management tools

Job description

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(Based in our Altrincham office)

WHO WE ARE...

SPORTFIVE is a global sports marketing agency that utilises the unique emotional power of sport to create and enable pioneering partnerships. We strategically and creatively connect brands, rights-holders, media platforms and fans across a multitude of sports.

Whether it's supporting 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 sport to incredible brands and partners is at the heart of what we do.

Want to find out more? Check out our LinkedIn and Instagram pages for an insight into what we do and what it's like to work here.

Having been voted the No.1 most attractive sports marketing agency to work for three consecutive years, we're incredibly 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 the management and activation of core client sports partnerships and consultancy projects including EA SPORTS FC.

Reporting into a Senior Account Manager, you will be responsible for planning, developing and managing the partner's rights and their activation programme, including;

• Client and partner relationship management
• Partnership rights and brand campaign planning
• Generating and presenting creative activation ideas
• Managing the planning and delivery of events, plus player and talent appearances on behalf of clients
• Working closely with the client on content creation, marketing assets and partnership materials, and liaising with third party suppliers
• Working closely with the client, partners and internal colleagues on campaign material approvals
• Project management of campaign delivery and adherence to relevant deadlines
• Arranging and attending activation events / trips
• Managing client partnership inventory
• Leading weekly status calls / meetings and responsible for regular client reporting
• Coordinating and creating season-long reports and activation debriefs on behalf of client
• Managing activation budgets and invoicing processes
• Management of account executives when required within team structure
• Assist with new business proposals when required, Supporting on brand-led consultancy processes to identify partnerships opportunities through research and brand client management

WHAT YOU'LL BRING...

• Possess strong account management / partnership activation knowledge and experience with rightsholders
• Have an interest in gaming and esports
• Experience of talent / brand ambassador organisation and management
• Have a real passion and knowledge for sport, with a good understanding of the global sporting landscape
• Excellent written, verbal and face to face communication skills
• Flawless attention to detail and problem-solving skills, with a flexible 'can-do' attitude
• Strong organisational, planning and time management skills and abilities, with a keen ability to manage multiple client tasks and requirements in a fast-paced environment
• Budgetary and invoicing knowledge and experience
• Presentational skills - creating and presenting
• Strong IT / Systems Skills - Proficiency in MS Office (MS Excel and MS Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Experience working with online project management tools
• Analytical mindset to review campaign performance and shape future recommendations
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as individually
• Available for client-related travel when required

Don't fit all the criteria? Don't worry! Our job adverts give you a flavour of what you can expect in the role, but you don't have to tick every box. We put a lot of focus on the importance of developing our people, so if you think you'd be a great fit for us then hit apply.

WHAT YOU'LL 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 value, you'll also get...

• 25 days annual leave + an additional gifted day over the Christmas period
• Full Vitality health cover including dental, optical and mental health support
• Enhanced family leave entitlements
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Electric car scheme
• Hybrid, flexible working model (4 days in the office)
• A day off for moving house or getting married
• Regular social events such as summer and Christmas parties
• Life assurance at x4 annual salary
• Employee Assistance Programme

YOUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS...

If your CV and cover letter match what we're looking for, we'll be 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 stage, we'll let you know by email.

We want every candidate to have the chance to perform at their best. If you would benefit from any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let your HR contact know, or reach out confidentially at [e-mail] so 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.