Sports Recruitment International

Background

A fantastic opportunity has arisen within a young, dynamic and ambitious sports marketing agency based in central London. They are looking to recruit a sponsorship account executive who is fanatical about cycling with a broad knowledge in sport, a fast-learner with a desire to jump up to account manager level quickly.

Key Responsibilties

• Sports sponsorship activation, working primarily in Pro-Cycling, but also in Triathlon and Rowing.
• The role will involve a lot of event-based work out of office at venues, which might include long days and weekends.
• Input of the delivery of a brand activation strategy for a leading sports nutrition brand.
• Familiarity with the sector and knowledge of the products would be a distinct advantage.
• Sponsorship activation will run across a series of channels.  As well as participation events
• there will be a strong digital presence including social media and online advertising. 
• Experience of handling online as well as print media is essential.
• Delivering full brand experiential activity via the assets acquired
• Ability to handle strong personalities and good negotiation skills are essential.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in a lively fast-paced agency environment
• Ability to multi-task and work to tight deadlines
• Well organised with great attention to detail
• Reporting to the project lead and under guidance, but able to work at time with limited supervision to deliver agreed objectives.
• Strong communication skills - presentation and report writing and giving, presenting analysis, data, and creative ideas as succinctly and clearly as possible.
• Appreciation of brand marketing and cross discipline agency workings with experience of working with PR, advertising and digital.
• Creativity in sponsorship recommendations & coming up with new and exciting activation campaigns.
• Knowledge of all elements of marketing and therefore able to understand how to make the  most of the sponsorship rights and assets to benefit the client through all areas of their business.
• A solid understanding of the the principles of sponsorship and sports marketing.
• Experience as a junior Account Executive working for a sport brand would be advantageous

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