Account Executive

**WHO WE ARE...**

SPORTFIVE is a global sports marketing agency that utilises the unique emotional power of sport to create and enable pioneering partnerships. We strategically and creatively connect brands, rights-holders, media platforms and fans across a multitude of sports.

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 sport to incredible brands and partners is at the heart of what we do.

Want to find out more? Check out our LinkedIn and Instagram pages for an insight into what we do and what its like to work here.

Having recently been voted the No.1 most attractive sports marketing agency to work for, 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...**

SPORTFIVE is actively recruiting an Account Executive to join its Brand Solutions team. You will be working as part of the day-to-day account management team based in the UK, reporting into the US, delivering client work focused on international golf partnerships.

The Account Executive will support the account delivery team across two major clients within the golf industry, spanning multiple markets. We are looking for a sports enthusiast to drive culture, create unforgettable guest experiences and support our developing international sponsorship business.

**AS OUR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE YOU WILL**- Provide support to the account team to maximise the value of the clients partnerships- Support the management, planning and delivery of partner activations- Manage data and reporting related to account activation- Provide administrative support across accounts- Support weekly calls / meetings with the client- Global event support at 3-5 DP World Tour tournaments- Develop best practices for client programming

**WHAT YOU’LL BRING**- 6 months of related work experience, ideally within the sports industry- A real passion for sports partnerships and marketing- Ability to work as part of a team as well as individually- Demonstrate strong communication and people skills with the ability to understand client requirements and needs- A positive, flexible attitude, with a desire to learn in a fast-paced environment- Strong organisational and time management skills- Excellent written and verbal communication skills- Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint- Available to travel nationally and internationally, including some weekends

**WHAT YOU’LL GET FROM US...**

As well as the opportunity to join an organisation that invests in and rewards its staff, provides a great working environment, and offers genuine responsibility and scope to shape a role and add real value, you’ll also get...- Dedicated Development: We take the development and growth of our people very seriously. As well as on-the-job training, we will support you with the personal and professional development you need to help you to be the best in your role and excel in your career.- Supporting Your Overall Well-being: Whether it be financial, health, or family well-being, we offer everything from life assurance at 4x your annual salary, full private health cover with Vitality and access to an Employee Assistance programme, and enhanced family leave entitlements to support you in the moments that matter.- Real Work/Life Balance: We understand that everyone should have a job that fits around their life, not the other way around. As well as operating a hybrid working model, we offer flexible working and appreciate that flexibility requirements are different for everyone.- Work Hard, Play Hard: You’ll get 25 days holiday each year, plus an extra day gifted to you over the Christmas period and if you get married or move house. We also celebrate our achievements in style twice a year with a day off for our Christmas and Summer events.

This role will be based in our Altrinham office.

SPORTFIVE are proud to be an equal opportunities employer who provide equal employment opportunity regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.