Account Manager - (Sports & Athlete Marketing)
2 days ago
Manchester
Job Title: Account Manager (Sports & Athlete Marketing) Considering making an application for this job Check all the details in this job description, and then click on Apply. Company: WeAreNinety Location: Wilmslow, Manchester Reports To: Founder/CEO Job Type: Contract (6 months) Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 per annum pro rata Who WeAre: WeAreNinety are sports marketing and activation specialists based in Wilmslow, Manchester and London, with a global reach. We work with brands, rights holders, athletes, talent and creators to bring them closer to the global sports audience. With a wealth of industry experience and expertise, we've managed award-winning campaigns and work with some of sports biggest names. We are hyper-connected, highly regarded, and trusted industry experts who cover every blade of grass throughout our work, leaving it all out there! Come and join the team! Who WeAre Looking to Hire: WeAreNinety is seeking a top class operator, a driven and experienced Account Manager to lead key client relationships, ensure the successful delivery of high-impact sports marketing campaigns, and drive business growth. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, great communicator, passionate about sports and thrive in a start-up sports marketing business. You will be responsible for maintaining strong client relationships, delivering against KPIs, and collaborating with internal teams & partners to ensure we consistently exceed expectations. The dream candidate will have experience working in sports marketing either for a rights holder, brand or agency! You will be joining WeAreNinety at an exciting period of growth and will have the opportunity to play a leading role in shaping our future! Key Responsibilities: • Client Relationship Management:, • Serve as the primary point of contact for high-profile clients, acting as a trusted advisor and ensuring satisfaction with all agency services, • Develop and maintain long-term client relationships through effective communication, understanding of their business needs, and proactive support, • Lead strategic client meetings, quarterly business reviews, and post-campaign analysis, • Strategic Leadership:, • Work with clients to develop sports marketing strategies that align with their business objectives, delivering creative solutions that drive brand awareness, engagement, and ROI, • Collaborate with creative, digital, content and partnership partners to ensure that all campaigns are aligned with client goals, timelines, and budgets, • Identify new opportunities to expand services or introduce innovative approaches that support client growth and business objectives, • Project Management & Delivery:, • Oversee the delivery of campaigns from conception to execution, ensuring all projects are on track, within budget, and meet or exceed performance targets, • Work with internal teams to manage day-to-day account activities, including scheduling, resource allocation, and quality control of deliverables, • Troubleshoot any issues that arise during the campaign execution, providing swift solutions and managing client expectations, • Business Development:, • Identify and pursue opportunities to grow accounts by proposing additional services, upselling, or cross-selling within existing relationships, • Play an active role in new business pitches, contributing to proposal development, presenting to potential clients, and supporting business growth initiatives, • Team Leadership:, • Mentor and manage Account Executive, ensuring professional development and strong performance, • Foster a collaborative environment within the team, • Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in sports marketing, with a focus on partnerships, athletes and brand integration - ideally within a sports marketing agency, advertising agency, or brand management, • Experience: PR, Communications and Activation experience, alongside proven experience in leading client accounts, • Education: Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Sports Management, Business, or a related field, • Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of the sports landscape, including sponsorship, athlete marketing, content creation, and fan engagement, • Project Management: Proven track record of leading and delivering large-scale marketing campaigns on time and within budget, • Client Management: Excellent client-facing skills with the ability to build and maintain high-level relationships, • Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and present strategic solutions that drive measurable business outcomes for clients, • Leadership: Experience managing and mentoring teams, with the ability to inspire and drive performance, • Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present confidently to clients and stakeholders, • Strong commercial acumen with an understanding of KPIs and business metrics., • Ability to juggle multiple projects and clients in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment., • A passion for sports and an in-depth understanding of sports marketing trends., • High-level attention to detail and organizational skills., • Creative problem-solving ability with a proactive approach to challenges., • Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, • Competitive salary and flexible working, • New business bonus, • Paid holiday, • Hands-on experience working in start-up sports marketing business with exposure to diverse projects, • Opportunities to work with high profile sports brands, rights holders and athletes, • Networking opportunities within the sports industry, • Mentorship from experienced professionals in the field Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and any relevant work samples. WeAreNinety is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected diversity characteristics such as race/ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. All successful job applications are subject to reference and background checks. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.