Account Director

Based in Altrincham, Cheshire

 

Who We Are... 

 

SPORTFIVE is a global agency working across sponsorships, advertising, talent, activation and hospitality within sports. Globally, we have over 1,200 employees who strategically and creatively connect brands, rights-holders, media platforms and fans across Football, F1, NFL, NBA, Golf, Gaming and Esports, Olympics, and more. 

 

Whether it’s supporting Premier League 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 sports organisations to incredible brands and partners is at the heart of heart we do. 

 

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. 

YOUR NEW JOB... 

 

We are looking for an Account Director to join our Brand Solutions team to lead clients in the management and activation of their global sports partnerships and direct client brand consultancy work.

You will join a team experienced in creating, managing, and activating creative sponsorship campaigns for brands and will work closely with premium rights holders, helping them to achieve their brand vision and objectives. This is a great role for someone with strong marketing and partnerships experience and who has a passion for and an excellent prior knowledge of the sports industry.

Please note that this is a full-time role & you must be eligible to work in the UK.

 

Your Key Responsibilities... 

Reporting into the Vice President of Brand Solutions, you will be responsible for planning, developing and managing core client partner rights and their activation programming including;

• Client relationship management
• Leading strategic partnership and client activation planning, covering multiple campaigns
• Working closely creative agencies on content strategy, production, the development of marketing assets, partnership materials and media plans for global use
• Generating and presenting creative activation concepts, you will have an ability to think laterally and innovatively
• Providing insight & knowledge on the latest sports marketing trends and innovation
• Leading client liaison and setting meeting cadence, ensuring key stakeholders are brought in at regular intervals
• Managing marketing approvals across multiple stakeholders
• Overseeing the planning and execution of events and player appearances on behalf of clients, attending where required
• Managing client partnership inventory, including allocating the most valuable & high-profile rights to deliver partnership objectives
• Responsibility for regular client reporting, and overseeing season-long reports and activation debriefs on behalf of client

Have a real passion and knowledge for sport, with a good understanding of UK and European football

Ability to work as part of a team as well as individually, with strong leadership skills

Must be available for travel

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. 

 

What You’ll Get From Us... 

 

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
• Hybrid working model with 4 days in the office and 1 at home
• Flexible hours with core hours of 10am – 4pm