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The Account Executive will play a critical role in a 160/90 team working for a major client on their Global Partnerships portfolio. You will be working with an international business operating in multiple markets who has interests across Golf, Formula 1, Cricket and a number of other regionally focussed properties. The Account Executive will form part of the Partnerships function across the client account and work collaboratively within an integrated client team including Creative, Strategy and PR & Comms that spans 160over90’s London and Dubai offices.
Job Responsibility:
Demonstrate strong people skills and aptitude for understanding, identifying and empathising with client requirements and responding with solutions
Play a supporting role in the planning, activation and evaluation of all partnerships across the clients sport partnership portfolio
Working hand in hand with both the broader Dubai based team and London based client account teams and counterparts to ensure consistency across messaging and approach to campaign and activation development and delivery
Demonstrate clear understanding of partnership rights packages and ability to ensure contractual assets are managed and delivered
Supporting the Account Manager and Account Director with critical path planning and project management, client management, delivery, budgeting, reporting and general administration
Support of event and hospitality experience delivery and guest management/experiences
Disciplined and motivated approach to researching subjects of interest to the client or in relation to internal asks and needs
Ability to source and assimilate information from independent sources
Ability to quickly absorb and immerse in client business, category and specific challenges
Show an understanding of the relevance and impact of sports and other partnerships on businesses
Continually seek a clear understanding of relevant sports or partnerships landscapes and remain up to date with latest marketing and industry trends
Support the Account Team in drafting client proposals, planning documents and campaign reports demonstrating clear insight and thinking
Lead on the recording/minute taking, delivery and tracking of client meetings and status materials
Fluency in using software PPT, Keynote, Excel, Word
Knowledge of guest management software/platforms such as CVENT an advantage
Supporting the broader business and Dubai leadership team in other ad-hoc tasks related to existing or prospective clients
Requirements:
Bachelors degree (or equivalent qualification) and or:
Minimum of 1-2 years relevant agency or client-based experience across Partnerships and or events delivery
Knowledge and expertise across a variety of sports preferable
A willingness to learn on the job and apply an all hands on deck and think on your feet approach to working at live events
Organised and detail oriented in a fast-paced, client service environment
Nice to have:
Understanding of how to build a client relationship and understand their business needs
Excellent writing and grammar with an ability to draft short project plans, content calendars, press releases and media alerts
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices
Excellent time management, written and oral communication skills
Strong team player. Ability to contribute in a team working environment and to think independently when required
Ability to benchmark and interpret learnings from traditional and digital evaluation metrics – circulation, reach, DUU’s, sentiment, messaging integration, engagement rate, completion rate, CPV etc
Organized and detail oriented in a fast-paced, client service environment
Up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices
Excellent time management, written and oral communication skills