Account Manager - Motorsport (Hospitality)

Right Formula LTD; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports agency in London is seeking an Account Manager to oversee multi-national client partnerships in Formula 1. The role demands significant experience in account management within sports, with a strong focus on hospitality and partnership activation. Responsibilities include managing client relationships, executing global activations, and delivering high-quality hospitality programmes. Benefits include hybrid working, private health insurance, and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Hybrid working (3 days in the office)

Private health insurance

Contributory pension scheme

Annual discretionary bonus

Enhanced maternity leave

Individual training budget

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Significant experience in account management within sports and entertainment.
• Essential experience in Formula 1 or motorsport.
• Proven expertise in partnership activation planning and hospitality delivery.

Responsibilities

• Manage client partnership and relationship.
• Develop and implement global activations across markets.
• Ensure timely delivery of hospitality events and activations.

Skills

Account management in sports and entertainment

Formula 1 experience

Partnership management

Stakeholder relationship management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Project management

Budget management

Logistical coordination

Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel

Job description

The Account Manager will play an important role in overseeing a major multi-national client’s Formula 1 partnership, with a strong focus on hospitality delivery and partnership management. Acting as the primary day-to-day client contact, the Account Manager will ensure the seamless execution of all hospitality programmes and partnership activations, consistently meeting objectives and exceeding expectations.

With a combination of client servicing expertise and a passion for world-class hospitality, the role requires proactive relationship management, attention to detail, and the ability to coordinate across multiple stakeholders. The Account Manager will be responsible for ensuring all activations are delivered to the highest standard, on time, and within budget, while maintaining clear communication with the client and internal teams.

The role will be based at Right Formula’s offices in Battersea, London, and will require international travel to approximately 10-12 events.

Key Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of client’s partnership objectives and liaison with clients at relevant levels.
• Support on the strategic development, implementation and execution of global activations across multiple markets and customised programs that meet client objectives across brand and product initiatives.
• Manage the delivery of project workstreams to a specific schedule and within the agreed budget using proven project management tools.
• Manage the operational planning and delivery of guest hospitality events, including not but not limited to: end-to-end guest management, supplier sourcing and management, gifting and collateral sourcing and management, development of run of shows, HSSE considerations, onsite management.
• Budget creation and management of all global marketing activities for the client.
• Management and tracking of all contractual partnership assets.
• Work with the account team to develop and pitch fresh and innovative ideas to the client.
• Generate accurate reports and status notifications, including feedback and financial reporting to the Account Director / Group Account Director.
• Support with management and coordination of the account team, ensuring that no piece of work is delivered below Right Formula’s high standards.

Skills & Experience Required

• Significant experience within either property, agency or client-based account management experience in the sports and entertainment industries.
• Working in Formula 1 or other motorsport is essential.
• Experience of partnership management with a strong focus on activation planning and hospitality delivery.
• Prior experience managing day-to-day relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including clients, agencies, rights holders and suppliers.
• Onsite logistical experience to deliver activations and hospitality programmes.
• Proven track record of building and managing budgets, and project related reports for the client.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent PowerPoint and Excel skills.

Role Structure & Benefits

• Hybrid working (3 days in the office per week).
• Private health insurance.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Annual discretionary bonus scheme.
• Enhanced maternity leave.
• Individual training budget.
• Cycle to work scheme.