Global Sponsorship Lead – Motorsports & Activation

Motorsport Network, LLC; Silverstone; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Flexible office & WFH policy

25 days holiday + public holidays +冬季休

Workplace benefits

Wellness days

Birthday off

Professional training & development

Job summary

Ignition Collective, a forward-thinking motorsport marketing agency, is seeking a Senior Account Manager – Global Sponsorship to lead a flagship OEM partnership from its Silverstone base. Hybrid working with international travel will be required as you coordinate activation, consultancy and asset management for a world‑class client portfolio.

You will manage global activations, deliver strategic presentations to senior leadership, and drive maximum value across marketing, communications and

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years’ experience in sponsorship, motorsport marketing or agency account management.
• Strong knowledge of motorsport sponsorship, rights management and partnership activation.
• Experience working with automotive OEMs, motorsport teams or global sports properties.
• Proven ability to manage high-profile international client accounts.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple complex workstreams.
• Outstanding presentation and communication skills, including experience presenting to senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Act as the day-to-day lead for a high-profile partnership programme
• Build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders, becoming an extension of their marketing team
• Support the Account Director with the strategic development and growth of the account
• Lead client meetings, status calls and planning sessions
• Develop annual activation plans aligned with client business objectives
• Manage multiple concurrent workstreams across global markets while ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget
• Produce detailed post-event reports, measurement frameworks and ROI analysis demonstrating the commercial impact of investments
• Prepare executive-level presentations, briefing documents and recommendations for senior client leadership
• Provide ongoing consultancy to maximise the value of the client’s investment
• Participate in regular client meetings and governance sessions, including occasional early morning, evening or weekend calls to accommodate international stakeholders
• Support strategic planning for future partnership opportunities and business initiatives

Skills

Sponsorship

Motorsport marketing

Account management

Global partnerships

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Travel readiness

Job description

Ignition Collective, a forward-thinking motorsport marketing agency, is seeking a Senior Account Manager – Global Sponsorship to lead a flagship OEM partnership from its Silverstone base. Hybrid working with international travel will be required as you coordinate activation, consultancy and asset management for a world‑class client portfolio.

You will manage global activations, deliver strategic presentations to senior leadership, and drive maximum value across marketing, communications and