Account Manager - Motorsport (Hospitality)

Right Formula Group; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Account Manager to oversee major partnerships in the thrilling world of Formula 1. This role offers the chance to work with prestigious brands, ensuring high-quality activations and delivering exceptional hospitality experiences. You will be at the forefront of strategic development, managing events and budgets while collaborating with a passionate team. With opportunities for international travel and a hybrid working model, this position promises to be both challenging and rewarding. If you have a flair for creativity and a passion for sports marketing, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Private health insurance

Contributory pension scheme

Annual discretionary bonus

Enhanced maternity leave

Individual training budget

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• 4+ years in account management in sports or entertainment.
• Experience in Formula 1 or motorsport is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage client partnerships and ensure objectives are met.
• Oversee project delivery, budget management, and reporting.

Skills

Account Management

Partnership Management

Event Management

Budget Management

Communication Skills

PowerPoint

Excel

Logistical Experience

Job description

Role Overview

At Right Formula, we create meaningful experiences that create a lasting, positive effect on our audiences and industry alike. We work with a variety of brands across an array of sports. Together, we are committed to delivering strategically smart consultancy, activation and creative ideas that produce a clear ROI for our clients. This is all under one single vision: to push the limits of sports marketing and positively influence lives.

The Account Manager will play an important role managing a major multi-national client on their long-standing partnership with an F1 team. With core expertise in partnership management and a passion for hospitality, the Account Manager will oversee the client relationship on a day-to-day basis, ensuring the partnership runs smoothly and realizes the objectives. Regular contact with the client and other key stakeholders is a key part of the job, ensuring the agreed activations are delivered to a high quality, on time and within budget.

The role will be based at Right Formula’s offices in Battersea, London, and will require international travel, approximately 8-10 events.

Key Responsibilities

1. Day-to-day management of client’s partnership objectives and liaison with clients at relevant levels.
2. 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.
3. Manage the delivery of project workstreams to a specific schedule and within the agreed budget using proven project management tools.
4. Manage the operational planning and delivery of events, including 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.
5. Budget creation and management of all global marketing activities for the client.
6. Management and tracking of all contractual partnership assets.
7. Work with the account team to develop and pitch fresh and innovative ideas to the client.
8. Generate accurate reports and status notifications, including feedback and financial reporting to the Account Director / Group Account Director.
9. Support with management and coordination of the account team, ensuring that no piece of work is delivered below Right Formula’s high standards.

Skills and Experience Required

1. A minimum of 4+ years of property, agency or client-based account management experience in the sports and entertainment industries.
2. Working in Formula 1 or other motorsport is essential.
3. Experience of partnership management with a strong focus on activation planning and hospitality delivery.
4. Prior experience managing day-to-day relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including clients, agencies, rights holders and suppliers.
5. Onsite logistical experience to deliver activations and hospitality programmes.
6. Proven track record of building and managing budgets, and project related reports for the client.
7. Strong attention to detail and excellent written and oral communication skills.
8. Excellent PowerPoint and Excel skills.

Additional Capabilities

1. Creative & passionate about sponsorship, brand experience and hospitality delivery.
2. Proactive at delivering projects to tight & challenging deadlines.
3. Ability to problem-solve independently and in groups.
4. The willingness to note relevant trends, learn new skills and develop creative ideas.
5. Energetic self-starter.
6. Willingness to work flexible work hours, including weekends.

What We Can Offer

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