Senior Account Manager - Sponsorship - football and rugby

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative agency is seeking a Senior Account Manager specializing in football and rugby sponsorship in Slough. The ideal candidate will have agency experience, excellent client management skills, and the ability to lead exciting sponsorship campaigns while mentoring junior staff. This role offers a vibrant team environment with ample opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience at an agency or rights holder.
• Strong understanding of digital and live activations.
• Calm approach to managing projects and people.

Responsibilities

• Lead global sponsorship campaigns from activation to events.
• Serve as the main contact for clients, providing insight and direction.
• Support and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Sponsorship expertise

Brand marketing

Client relationships

Project management

Job description

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Senior Account Manager - Sponsorship - football and rugby, slough

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Client:

MLS Talent

Location:

slough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Account Manager – Sponsorship - Football and Rugby

We're looking for a confident, experienced Senior Account Manager to join a thriving creative agency that's growing fast following a string of exciting client wins. Morale is high, the work is bold, and the team is genuinely brilliant to be part of.

This role is perfect for someone who lives and breathes sponsorship (and loves football and rugby!) , with proven experience at an agency or rights holder and who is ready to lead on global, high-profile accounts in sport.

You’ll be at the helm of global sponsorship campaigns, covering everything from sponsorship activation and digital content to experiential and events.

You’ll be the go-to for clients – a trusted partner who brings energy, insight and direction, while rallying internal teams across creative, strategy and social to deliver stand-out work. You'll also support and mentor junior team members, helping to shape a strong, supportive and ambitious culture.

If you’ve got:

️ Strong sponsorship credentials (agency or rights holder experience essential)

️ A sharp understanding of brand marketing, digital and live activations

️ A calm, solutions-focused approach to managing projects and people

️ A natural flair for client relationships, writing and presenting

…we’d love to hear from you.

This is a chance to work in a buzzing, supportive agency with brilliant people, exciting clients, and huge opportunity to grow ?

Ready to make your next move? Apply below!