Account Manager

Sportfive; Altrincham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global sports marketing agency in Altrincham is seeking a Partnership Manager to oversee sports partnerships and consultancy projects. The role involves relationship management, event planning, and creative campaign development. Ideal candidates will possess strong account management skills, an interest in sports and esports, and excellent communication abilities. This role offers a hybrid working model and comprehensive benefits including health cover and generous leave entitlements.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + additional Christmas day

Full Vitality health cover

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Electric car scheme

Life assurance at x4 annual salary

Regular social events

Qualifications

• Strong account management experience with rightsholders.
• Knowledge of gaming and esports.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage client sports partnerships and consultancy projects.
• Plan and manage partner activation programmes.
• Conduct status calls and manage reporting.

Skills

Account management

Creative activation ideas

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Tools

MS Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams)

Online project management tools

Job description

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SPORTFIVE is a global sports marketing agency that utilises the unique emotional power of sport to create and enable pioneering partnerships. We strategically and creatively connect brands, rights-holders, media platforms and fans across a multitude of sports.

Whether it’s supporting football clubs to secure their next front of shirt sponsor, curating deals for brands to showcase their advertising during games televised to millions across the world, or representing the best talent in our industry, connecting sport to incredible brands and partners is at the heart of what we do.

Want to find out more? Check out our LinkedIn and Instagram pages for an insight into what we do and what it’s like to work here.

Having been voted the No.1 most attractive sports marketing agency to work for three consecutive years, we’re incredibly proud of our culture and the people that help to nurture it. If you want to help shape the future of the sports industry, then we want to hear from you.

Responsible for the management and activation of core client sports partnerships and consultancy projects including EA SPORTS FC.

Reporting into a Senior Account Manager, you will be responsible for planning, developing and managing the partner’s rights and their activation programme, including;

• Client and partner relationship management
• Partnership rights and brand campaign planning
• Generating and presenting creative activation ideas
• Managing the planning and delivery of events, plus player and talent appearances on behalf of clients
• Working closely with the client on content creation, marketing assets and partnership materials, and liaising with third party suppliers
• Working closely with the client, partners and internal colleagues on campaign material approvals
• Project management of campaign delivery and adherence to relevant deadlines
• Arranging and attending activation events / trips
• Leading weekly status calls / meetings and responsible for regular client reporting
• Coordinating and creating season-long reports and activation debriefs on behalf of client
• Managing activation budgets and invoicing processes
• Management of account executives when within team structure
• Assist with new business proposals when required, Supporting on brand-led consultancy processes to identify partnerships opportunities through research and brand client management
• Possess strong account management / partnership activation knowledge and experience with rightsholders
• Have an interest in gaming and esports
• Experience of talent / brand ambassador organisation and management
• Have a real passion and knowledge for sport, with a good understanding of the global sporting landscape
• Excellent written, verbal and face to face communication skills
• Flawless attention to detail and problem-solving skills, with a flexible ‘can-do’ attitude
• Strong organisational, planning and time management skills and abilities, with a keen ability to manage multiple client tasks and requirements in a fast-paced environment
• Budgetary and invoicing knowledge and experience
• Presentational skills – creating and presenting
• Strong IT / Systems Skills - Proficiency in MS Office (MS Excel and MS Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams)
• Experience working with online project management tools
• Analytical mindset to review campaign performance and shape future recommendations
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as individually
• Available for client-related travel when required

Don’t fit all the criteria? Don’t worry! Our job adverts give you a flavour of what you can expect in the role, but you don’t have to tick every box. We put a lot of focus on the importance of developing our people, so if you think you’d be a great fit for us then hit apply.

As well as the opportunity to join an organisation that invests in and rewards its staff, provides an enjoyable working environment, and offers genuine responsibility and scope to shape a role and add real value, you’ll also get…

• 25 days annual leave + an additional gifted day over the Christmas period
• Full Vitality health cover including dental, optical and mental health support
• Enhanced family leave entitlements
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Electric car scheme
• Hybrid, flexible working model (4 days in the office)
• A day off for moving house or getting married
• Regular social events such as summer and Christmas parties
• Life assurance at x4 annual salary
• Employee Assistance Programme

YOUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS...

If your CV and cover letter match what we’re looking for, we’ll be in touch to invite you to the next stage. Depending on the role, the first interview may take place via Microsoft Teams or through our video interview platform.

If you are unsuccessful at the application stage, we’ll let you know by email.

We want every candidate to have the chance to perform at their best. If you would benefit from any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let your HR contact know, or reach out confidentially at [e-mail] so we can support you.

SPORTFIVE are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We believe that different perspectives and experiences are the key to success. Our goal is to create an authentic and attractive work environment where everyone feels valued, with a sense of belonging, and encouraged to shape the future of the sports industry.