Who are we: We are a dynamic and innovative sports-based company at the forefront of the marketing and sponsorship industry. Who we are looking for: A Senior Account Manager responsible for maintaining and expanding our client relationships, managing the execution of sponsorship activation, media accounts and ensuring client satisfaction.What will you do:Client Relationships:Establishing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholdersActively participate in client conversations and conduct and control client meetings Meet regularly with client's teams to plan and progress account activityStrategy:Acquire an awareness of marketing techniques and strategies that are acceptable and effective for your clientsDevelop an understanding of why creative work has been developed and its relevance to a client's strategyParticipate in brand strategy planning workshopsCreative:Assist strategy in developing creative briefs, feeding in research/account/marketing knowledgeBrief creative teams in a simple, concise, yet inspiring manner, making sure they are always fully informed of the client's requirementsPresent and sell tactical creative ideas and work to clients on accounts that you are managing on a day-to-day basisChallenge client thinking when appropriate, in line with campaign objectives and core creative idea/critique work in a constructive manner in line with the briefDelivery:Demonstrate organisational and time management skills to effectively manage work requirementsEnsure account team members are aware of all critical client deadlines to enable them to support you in prioritising workTake ownership of all accounts within your portfolio, referring upwards when necessary/appropriateAssist senior members with the full Client Management Service portfolioManage and update project tracking tools (e.g., progress reports etc.) regularlyFinancial Management – assist in drafting and management of budgets, reconciliation and reportingTake ownership of invoicing, following up on paymentRisk Management – take ownership on closing off jobs and look at profit margins and financial growth when dealing with client sponsorships and budgetsSupplier management - ensure suppliers deliver to the required standardPR and Media Management and understand social mediaHospitalityPeople:Foster good relationships with all internal departments and cross-functional teamsAs a senior member of the Client Service team, assist where possible with the coaching and development of more junior members of the team for example, Account Managers, Account Executives and InternsBusiness Development:Play a key role presenting at pitch presentationsWork with other agency members to prepare responses to client requests for information and proposalsSpot opportunities for new business and share them with your managerMedia Solutions:Assist manager in updating and managing material chase lists (fixtures, flighting codes, material submissions and proof of deliveries)Assist manager in ensuring media flights correctly through spot list and post-campaign briefs and checksGeneral filing and administrative support (contracts, mandates, etc.)Accuracy check and analysis of post-campaign dataWhat will you need:Relevant bachelor's degreeMinimum 3 years of experienceMust have worked on large-scale sponsorship campaigns and eventsRequired: Comprehensive knowledge in:Project ManagementEvent ManagementHospitalitySportBudget Management Client ServiceReportingPresentation
