Partnership Account Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Management and delivery of commercial rights
• Day-to-day account management of the Club’s principal partners
• Creation and development of marketing and activation plans
• Management of partner experiences (Play on the Pitch, Watch the team train)
• Management of matchday inventory and obligations
• Impliment research and measurement programmes that demonstrate ROI to partners
• Creation and presentation of effective reporting materials
• Agency management
• Develop relationships with key internal and external stakeholders as well as senior officials and C-level executives
• Assisting the business development team by creating case studies and suppling appropriate data and insight
• Maintain knowledge of the latest industry standards and activity

Personal Specification

• Thinks ahead, generates innovative ideas
• Values and respects others, builds relationships, collaborates
• Gets things done, delivers to highest of standards, takes responsibility
• Positive outlook and looks for solutions when challenged
• Enthusiastic with a strong team ethos and delivers under pressure
• Outgoing and interested in brands, marketing and sponsorship
• Able to work both autonomously and take a lead in projects

Skills and Experience

• Ideally be a graduate (or equivalent) with a proven marketing background
• At least 4 years experience of relevant sports marketing experience
• Experience of managing a rights delivery programme, preferably in a sporting rights environment
• Comfortable with collating, manipulating and presenting data
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships with colleagues and clients
• Excellent understanding of the UK and European football market
• Excellent account and project management skills
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills
• Self-reliance, drive, energy, innovation, creativity and a strong focus on delivery
• A passion for sport and entertainment
• Able to travel occasionally with regular weekend work

Salary: £35,000 -£44,999