Assistant, Sponsorship & Consultancy

Dentsu Aegis Network; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A global integrated agency is seeking ambitious entry-level candidates to join their Sponsorship and Consultancy Team in London. You will be responsible for maintaining client relationships, supporting client campaigns, and contributing to creative projects. Ideal candidates are self-starters with excellent communication skills and a passion for sports and entertainment. This is a permanent, full-time position.

Qualifications

• Self-starter with ambition to pursue a career in sports and entertainment.
• Excited to work on award-winning sponsorship accounts.
• Capable of managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain client relationships.
• Coordinate client meetings and updates.
• Support client campaigns and project management.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Presentation skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

MKTG Sports + Entertainment are looking for ambitious and driven entry level candidates to join the team to work within our Sponsorship and Consultancy Team, where you’ll help deliver sponsorship campaigns and support major client accounts across the business, while working with leading sports and entertainment brands.

These are amazingly diverse roles and we want people who will play a vital role in maintaining excellent communication and servicing to our clients, as well as delivering standout ideas and work.

This role will report into the Client Manager.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Client Servicing / Account Management

• Establish, develop, and maintain relationships with key clients
• Respond in a timely and accurate manner to client requests for information, working seamlessly with internal stakeholders and colleagues across the network in order to deal with their requests
• Attend and coordinate client meetings and updates
• Update weekly client notes and project trackers where necessary
• Carry out client competitive research from time to time working with our insights team
• Develop an understanding of client's businesses, how they make money and the role of sponsorships within their business
• Guest communication management through supporting dedicated client inboxes

Project Management

• Support the team with all aspects of client campaigns/projects, from basic admin to campaign support and ideation. Participate in and help to coordinate creative brainstorms where required
• Work with the team on delivering multiple successful and profitable client projects whilst exceeding brief expectations / objectives
• Maintain awareness of team’s obligations in order to proactively assist and / or anticipate needs
• Coordinate status updates with rights holders and clients circulating meeting agendas, participate and contribute in the discussion
• Administration:
• Support with team administration such as booking of travel, handling expenses and invoices, arranging meetings etc
• Coordinating finance requirements on projects using company systems and processes effectively (have knowledge on how to set up job numbers, estimates etc.)
• Complete timesheets and other day to day admin tasks timely and accurately

About You

The ideal candidate is a self-starter, with a desire to pursue a career in the sponsorship discipline of the Sport & Entertainment industry. You are excited by the prospect of working on award-winning sponsorship accounts, passionate about being part of a high-performing team and being integral to an achieving agency. You are also confident, motivated, have excellent attention to detail and looking forward to working in the industry.

• To be able to deliver this we need you to have the following attributes:
• Interest in sport & entertainment
• Self-starter, focussed, self-motivated and ambitious
• Problem-solving abilities
• Good organisational skills
• Capability to use own initiative and pay close attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate potential in developing compelling presentations and communications plans
• Ability to effectively speak/present in public
• Competent with using Microsoft Office products
• Comfortable with finance, spreadsheets and numeracy
• Personable ‘can do’ attitude
• Capable of working under pressure

Desirable

• Knowledge of the sport industry landscape

About us

MKTG Sports & Entertainment is a global integrated agency that harnesses the power of sports and entertainment to impact human behaviour through meaningful marketing solutions and experiences. Our key differentiator is “knowing people better than anyone else” and using deep consumer insights to establish powerful connections between sports properties and brands.

Across strategy, measurement, content, hospitality and events, we connect the sports and entertainment industry and companies around the work to deliver meaningful marketing solutions and experiences that are truly differentiated. The experiences that we create engage customers, build memorable brands and deliver value.

We are part of Dentsu Sports International, a newly formed global sports network comprised of MKTG Sports & Entertainment and Dentsu Sports, a leading sports rights holder including federations, leagues, events, teams, and venues.

Inclusion and Diversity

At Dentsu, we embrace diversity and inclusion, valuing the unique perspectives and contributions of every individual. We believe that diversity fuels creativity and innovation, benefiting our employees, partners, and communities.

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Beyond recruitment, we strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.

We recognise the importance of work-life balance and are open to discussing flexible working arrangements for all roles. If you need reasonable adjustments due to a disability or medical condition during our recruitment process, please contact us at [e-mail], quoting the reference number of the role that you are applying for. Your needs will be handled with respect and confidentiality to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.

Location

London

Brand

Mktg Sports

Time Type

Full time

Contract Type

Permanent