Sports Partnerships Manager — Activation & Campaigns

Sportfive; Altrincham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A global sports marketing agency in the UK is seeking a client partnerships manager to oversee various sports partnerships and consultative projects. The role requires excellent communication, organisational skills, and a passion for sports, as well as the capability to manage client relations and develop creative activation strategies. Employees enjoy benefits such as 25 days of annual leave, health coverage, and a hybrid working model. Ideal candidates will have experience in account management and a strong understanding of the sports industry.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Full health cover including dental and optical

Enhanced family leave entitlements

Hybrid working model

Regular social events

Life assurance at x4 annual salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Electric car scheme

Qualifications

• Possess strong account management/partnership activation knowledge and experience.
• Have experience in talent/brand ambassador management.
• Available for client-related travel.

Responsibilities

• Manage client sports partnerships and consultancy projects.
• Work closely with clients on content creation and marketing assets.
• Lead weekly status calls and responsible for regular client reporting.

Skills

Excellent written communication

Strong organisational skills

Analytical mindset

Budgetary knowledge

Proficiency in MS Office

Passion for sports

Tools

Online project management tool

Job description

A global sports marketing agency in the UK is seeking a client partnerships manager to oversee various sports partnerships and consultative projects. The role requires excellent communication, organisational skills, and a passion for sports, as well as the capability to manage client relations and develop creative activation strategies. Employees enjoy benefits such as 25 days of annual leave, health coverage, and a hybrid working model. Ideal candidates will have experience in account management and a strong understanding of the sports industry.