Account Director
18 days ago
London
Handle Recruitment are representing a global entertainment and sports agency seeking an Account Director specialising in basketball partnerships. Salary: £60,000-£65,000 (dependent on experience) Location: Hammersmith - 3 days in office About Our Client: Our client is a leading global agency with expertise across live and filmed entertainment, digital media, publishing, sponsorship, endorsements, media finance, fashion, brand management, product licensing, and philanthropy. Known for a collaborative culture and exceptional client service, it combines global scale with a small-agency feel that encourages teamwork, ambition, and entrepreneurial spirit. The Role: They are looking for a talented Account Director to join their Brand Consulting team and manage a key client's international partnership portfolio. This role is ideal for a senior marketing professional experienced in developing and activating 360° sponsorship campaigns across digital, experiential, content, and communications. Working alongside a Vice President, you will advise the client on maximising rights and assets to deliver real impact. Responsibilities: • Act as a trusted advisor to the client alongside the VP., • Develop strategies that maximise partnership rights and align with brand objectives., • Lead day-to-day account operations, including team management, reporting, and budgeting., • Build strong relationships with clients, rights holders, and suppliers., • Support campaign creative, positioning, and channel strategies based on audience insights., • Manage activations from ideation to execution across digital, experiential, and content channels., • Oversee events, talent appearances, and VIP experiences., • Track KPIs and campaign effectiveness to demonstrate ROI., • Keep up with trends in sport, technology, and Web3., • Support networking and business development as needed. Requirements: • Significant agency or in-house experience at a client/campaign lead level., • Background in basketball partnerships is essential., • Proven expertise in campaign strategy, communications, asset development, and event management., • Strong experience in digital and social media marketing, including global campaigns., • Experience working with international markets preferred., • Excellent client servicing, account handling, and project management skills., • People management experience leading multiple team members., • Organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines., • Creative, independent, and collaborative with innovative thinking., • Confident in presentations and communications with strong attention to detail. Apply below today if you have the relevant experience and want to hear more!! Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.