Assistant, Sponsorship & Consultancy

Dentsu; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A global integrated agency in the UK seeks an ambitious entry-level candidate to join their Sponsorship and Consultancy Team. The role involves maintaining key client relationships, supporting client campaigns, and handling administrative tasks. Ideal candidates are self-motivated, detail-oriented, and possess excellent communication skills. A strong interest in sport and entertainment is essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Ambitious, driven entry-level candidate required in Sponsorship and Consultancy Team.
• Capability to manage multiple priorities and exhibit strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain relationships with key clients and respond to information requests.
• Support the team with client campaigns/projects and coordinate creative brainstorms.
• Handle team administration tasks such as booking travel and managing expenses.

Skills

Interest in sport & entertainment

Self-starter

Problem-solving abilities

Good organisational skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

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 will be working on sponsorship campaigns such as FedEx's partnership with the Champions League and Cadbury's longstanding work in football, alongside other leading Sports & Entertainment sponsorship accounts.

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., 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.

Qualifications

• 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

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.