Senior Account Executive

ADLIB; Bradley Stoke; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading live-events agency in the UK is seeking a Partnerships Account Executive to manage client relationships and deliver high-quality brand activations. You will oversee a portfolio of major partners and ensure seamless execution of sponsorships and campaigns. Ideal candidates have experience in account management within a marketing environment and strong communication skills. Enjoy hybrid working and access to major sports and music events along with various wellbeing benefits.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Access to major events

Well-being benefits

Discounts and bonuses

Qualifications

• Experience managing client relationships within a marketing/creative agency environment.
• Background in account management, partnerships, experiential or marketing delivery.
• Understanding of brand activations, campaigns or event-led marketing is desirable.
• Any experience in live events is beneficial, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Act as the day-to-day client contact across a portfolio of major brand partners.
• Manage the delivery of sponsorships, experiential activations, and integrated brand campaigns.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth execution of campaigns.
• Translate client goals into clear actions and keep stakeholders aligned.

Skills

Client relationship management

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Stakeholder management

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Presentation skills

Written communication

Job description

As a Partnerships Account Executive, you’ll join a growing partnerships function within a leading live‑events and brand‑activation agency. This role is perfect for someone who loves building client relationships, managing exciting workstreams, and delivering high‑quality experiential campaigns. You’ll support creative brand activations across major sports, music and cultural events – working closely with cross‑functional specialists to bring ideas to life.

What you’ll be doing

In this Partnerships Account Executive role, you’ll act as the day‑to‑day client contact across a portfolio of major brand partners. You’ll manage the delivery of sponsorships, experiential activations and integrated brand campaigns, ensuring everything runs smoothly from planning through to on‑site execution.

You’ll collaborate with internal operations, creative, strategy and venue teams. You’ll translate client goals into clear actions and keep stakeholders aligned throughout each campaign. You’ll help shape brand plans, co‑lead ideation sessions and deliver regular performance reporting. You’ll play a part in identifying opportunities to grow accounts and enhance the client experience.

You’ll also get the chance to attend large‑scale events, support activity on the ground, and experience first‑hand the impact of the work you’re delivering.

What experience you’ll need to apply

• Experience managing client relationships within a marketing/creative agency environment.
• Background in account management, partnerships, experiential or marketing delivery.
• Confident communicator with strong organisation and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at once.
• Experience collaborating with cross‑functional internal teams.
• Strong presentation and written communication skills.
• Understanding of brand activations, campaigns or event‑led marketing (desirable but not essential).
• Any experience in live events is beneficial, but not required.

What you’ll get in return for your experience

This Partnerships Account Executive role offers a salary of up to £30,000, alongside hybrid working with 2–3 days a week in the Gloucester office. You’ll join a business that invests heavily in progression, giving you exposure to high‑profile clients and major UK events. Expect a lively culture with team socials, access to some of the biggest sporting and music events, international travel opportunities and a wide range of wellbeing benefits – from a healthcare cash plan to discounts and a bonus scheme.

What’s next?

If this Partnerships Account Executive role sounds like the right move, hit the apply button. If you’d like to discuss the opportunity before applying, feel free to reach out directly – I’d be happy to chat through the details.