Account Manager (Sports & Athlete Marketing)

Manchester, UK (Hybrid)

£30K/yr – £35K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 2 weeks ago

Job Summary

Own end-to-end client relationships and strategic campaigns for sports marketing, leading PM, strategy, and business development with a focus on growth and ROI.

  • Manage client relationships and lead strategic meetings
  • Oversee campaign delivery from concept to completion and identify growth opportunities

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Client Relationship Management: - Serve as the primary point of contact to ensure best in class delivery, acting as a trusted advisor and ensuring satisfaction with all agency services. - Develop and maintain long-term client relationships through effective communication, development and maintenance of core documentation, understanding of their business needs, and proactive support. - Lead strategic client meetings, quarterly business reviews, and post-campaign analysis. - Communicate progress and updates internally to ensure all stakeholders are aware of status. 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, budgets and insight measurement expectations. - 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. - Utilise relevant tools and platforms to support delivery of client work. 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. - Drive culture within WeAreNinety through a positive and collaborative approach within the team

Requirements

  • 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.
  • Business Development: Experience in identifying and securing new opportunities for account & business growth.

Benefits

  • 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
  • Potential for accelerated career advancement within the business
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WeAreNinety

Brands TM️ = Partnerships 🤝 | Activation 🔋| PR & Comms 🗞️ | Athletes 🏃♂️ | Talent 🌟 | Creative and Production 📸WeAre a bold, disruptive sports marketing collective built on deep industry experience.We specialise in bringing brands, rights holders, athletes, and creators closer to the global sports audience - bridging the gap between culture and competition.PARTNERSHIPS - WeAre experts in brokering authentic partnerships in sport that connect brands with rights holders, athletes, and cultural icons in meaningful ways. Our approach is rooted in deep industry experience and a sharp understanding of what resonates with fans—ensuring every collaboration delivers impact, relevance, and results.ACTIVATION🔋 - WeArespecialists in activating campaigns and commercial rights for some of the world’s biggest sports brands and rights holders. With deep-rooted experience across strategy, planning, creative, and on-the-ground execution, we bring bold ideas to life—at pace and scale. Whether it’s a global sponsorship launch or a targeted fan engagement moment, we’re built to deliver. ATHLETES 🏃♂️ - WeAre proven at helping brands harness the power of athlete influence through tailored marketing strategies that drive awareness, engagement, and credibility. From identifying the right athlete to managing campaigns and creating standout content, we connect athletes and brands in ways that feel authentic to fans and deliver measurable impact.TALENT 🌟 - WeAre talented at... talent management. We connect brands with the right talent for their campaign, across sports, football, content and gaming. CREATIVE & PRODUCTION 📸 - WeAre fresh thinkers, creativity is at the heart of everything we do. Our Creative & Production team brings bold ideas to life through standout visuals, storytelling, and content built for modern sports fans. From campaign concepts and social-first assets to full-scale video production, we deliver work that captures attention and drives engagement.

Founded in 2022
Wilmslow, England, GBR
5 employees (1 in marketing)

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£30K/yr – £35K/yr

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Account Manager (Sports & Athlete Marketing)

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