Senior Account Executive (Formula 1 – Events)

Fuse; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global sports agency is seeking a Senior Account Executive to lead marketing and sponsorship activations. You will manage rights holders, track fulfilment of sponsorship assets, and build relationships within a fast-paced agency environment. The ideal candidate has strong account management skills and experience in sports sponsorship, with excellent project management abilities. This full-time role requires working in the London office, flexible hours, and some travel.

Benefits

Hybrid work model

Comprehensive training & development plans

Strong emphasis on work-life balance

Qualifications

• Experience in account management and sport sponsorship is desired.
• Excellent project management and multitasking skills.
• Outstanding client servicing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the approvals workflow and act as a trusted advisor.
• Manage project management tools and documentation.
• Track and manage the fulfilment of sponsorship assets.

Skills

Account management

Sport sponsorship

Project management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

We’re looking for a driven Senior Account Executive with a passion for sport and the precision to thrive in a fast-paced global agency setting.This exciting role sits within the Rights Consultancy teamat the heart of one of our biggest clients, working with major rights holders. You’ll help to support and lead on various areas of marketing and sponsorship activation including managing rights holders and rights management to deliver world-class activations and content.

This is the perfect opportunity for a confident, highly organised and detail orientated individual, who has experience in managing complex stakeholder environments and juggling timelines. You’ll enjoy building great relationships and learning in the role. This role willbe reporting to a Senior Account Manager.

Main day-to-day responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Owning the approvals workflow, being a trusted advisor when it comes to guidelines and client toolkits to ensure campaigns are executed successfully and on time
• Creation, on-going management and circulation of project management tools including project plans, status documents, meeting minutes etc
• Knowledge of and willingness to keep on top of the sponsorship landscape to provide best practice and recommendations
• Supporting on-site, and therefore global travel and some weekend work may be required
• Take responsibility for accurately tracking and managing thefulfilment of sponsorship assets,ensuring assets are being utilised efficiently and performing effectively
• Assist in the development of process improvements and best practices for asset and potentially talent management
• Prepare comprehensive client reporting, with the view of providing recommendations for continuous improvement, be able to confidently present this to clients
• Work cross-functionally with internal teams and external agency partners to ensure smooth operations

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience in account management and sport sponsorship is desired
• Excellent project management and multitasking skills, with the ability work under pressure
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated and proactive
• Be able to anticipate team and clients’ needs to find ways to add value and be solutions orientated
• Presentation skills (verbal and written), internally and to clients / external parties
• Exceptional client servicing and communication skills (verbal and written)
• Excellent attention to detail and rigor
• Confident in liaising with multiple stakeholders, personable and able to build strong professional relationships
• Ability to work in a fast paced, high-pressure environment, including working across various time zones and international travel

You need to have the ability & willingness to work flexibly, usually in the London office, with occasional international travel, on-site at events and some weekend work.

This is a full-time role & you must be eligible to work in the UK.

Fuse job descriptions are not intended to be restrictive and are a guideline to the duties in this role.

We are committed to providing comprehensive training & development plans for all team members.

About the Agency:

Culturally Connected, Seriously Effective.

A global agency with local expertise, connecting brands to the things that matter most to their audiences in culture through partnerships in sport, music, film & television, gaming & esports. These connections make our clients more memorable - the key to unlocking effectiveness.

Powered by Omnicom Media Group, we bring an extra edge to strategy, execution, and measurement.

Our work has won numerous awards, and the industry frequently recognises our people as top performers in their field. We place great importance on trusted relationships, sound moral judgement, and strong governance, all delivered through transparent processes.

We have a fantastic team of 120 in our London HQ and 300 more across offices worldwide, working with incredible clients, including PepsiCo, Vodafone, Nissan, British Gas, Renault, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, McDonald’s, and Just Eat Takeaway.com.

At Omnicom Media Group, we are committed to supporting flexibility for our peoplewhile fostering collaboration, innovation, and teamwork. We have a hybrid working model (three days in the office, two working remotely), to ensure that we meet the needs of both our people and our business, balancing the benefits of in-person connections with the flexibility of remote working. Our standard working hours are 9:30 – 17:30, but we offer the ability to flex around core hours of 10:30 – 16:30 to give our people flexibility on how they manage their working day, whether that’s in the office or working remotely. For example, you could start work at 8:30 and finish at 16:30 or start at 10:30 and finish at 18:30.

We encourage open conversations between our people and managers to help navigate high-need periods and individual circumstances. Our goal is to create an environment where people feel genuinely supported to do their best - both in their careers and in their lives outside of work.

Be Your Best

We want everyone to make the most of the opportunity to shine and showcase your talents and we are happy to make adjustments in the recruitment process so you can be your best. Please discuss any specific requirements with your dedicated Talent Team member or if you would feel more comfortable, you can email us confidentially at [e-mail] to let us know how we can support you.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at OMG

At OMG, our vision is to be an agency where difference is valued and everyone is able to thrive in a culture of equality, inclusion and belonging. We are committed to providing a truly inclusive environment that reflects today’s society, where everyone is able to bring their true selves to work, and where diverse voices and backgrounds are valued, heard, and well-represented.

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