About Us  M&C Saatchi Sport & Entertainment is a creative leader in the passion marketing sector, we connect brands to a diverse range of consumers through the things they love. We deliver award-winning campaigns for a number of leading brands globally, regionally and within individual markets. M&C Saatchi Sport & Entertainment is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive working environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants who meet the specific requirements will receive consideration for employment without regard to background or protected characteristic, under the Equality Act 2010.   We celebrate difference in the broadest sense; rooted in our belief that diversity of thought is a creative necessity. The Role: As an Account Director in our team, you are responsible for the efficient day-to-day management of key accounts within the business.  You will have a robust, integrated skillset and breadth of knowledge that extends into the wider marketing sphere, covering PR, partnerships, sponsorship, digital, experiential and influencer engagement. You are the central component in the team, ensuring the smooth running of all campaigns, leading client, rights-holder and partner communications. You display strong skills in managing your teams from Business Directors to Account Managers and Account Executives, as well as other internal teams including creative, production and design. You will have great enthusiasm for the sports & entertainment worlds, with a passion not only for sport, but the culture surrounding it, as well as music and arts. Key Responsibilities: General:

• Leading the day-to-day account and client teams
• Being the main point of contact for all clients – owning relationships with them is important
• Leading on campaigns from planning to delivery with team members – you will also have a role to play in strategic planning and creative idea generation
• Immersing yourself in the client’s business and objectives
• Leading all budget management on the account including budget estimates, tracking / monitoring, and reconciliation

Campaign Execution:

• Leading on the delivery of effective campaigns through to activation and evaluation
• Ensuring campaign activations are delivered on time and within budget
• Ensuring campaigns are delivered best-in-class and stay true to strategy and creative
• Providing client counsel and delivering creative solutions
• Developing talent recommendations, negotiating, and contracting where applicable
• Tracking and delivering activity and partnership to agreed KPIs

PR & Comms:

• Advising on earned communications outputs to the client and messaging across PR, social and sponsorship assets
• Development of campaign platform and key messaging
• Strong knowledge of media and social media communications outputs, especially in relation to the specific needs of your client
• Building and maintaining quality relationships with key media across all relevant clients
• Managing and driving rich editorial opportunities including exclusives, interviews and features
• Continually monitoring media for all client coverage and articles of interest

Team Management

• Motivating teams to deliver best in class work
• Lead internal meetings, assigning day-to-day account tasks and ensuring delivering to deadlines
• Resource projects accordingly with clear roles and responsibilities without overservicing
• Ensure teams follow processes
• An approachable source of knowledge for your team members, providing sound advice and direction

Requirements:

• Enthusiasm for the job and passion for your work
• 6-8 years of Account / Client management experience in earned communications agency
• Strong written and verbal presentation skills with a knowledge of storytelling
• Experience in talent management and contracting
• Understanding of brand and rights holder partnerships, and experience in delivering contracted assets
• Deep understanding of the sport and entertainment landscape and trends
• Experience in managing team members to deliver campaigns and projects
• Positive-attitude, proactive and solutions driven

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I).

• Demonstrative knowledge of the moral and business imperatives that drive DE&I
• Act as an ally to promote inclusive behaviours and support the work of the employee led networks
• Act with empathy & sensitivity to all colleagues & stakeholders, irrespective of cultural background or protected characteristic, (Equality Act 2010)