Associate Director, Partnerships - Motorsports

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As Associate Director you will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership of some of our motorsport client accounts as well as account management and leadership for a large team. This role reports to Director, Partnerships Management.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Client / Account Management

• Develop an excellent understanding of client strategy and brand objectives, market and key competitors

• Deliver robust sponsorship campaigns incorporating strategy and tactics

• Management of partnerships and relationships with key rights holders

• Management of digital content, social campaigns; ideas development

• Lead Internal and All-Agency brainstorms and ideas development as appropriate / required

• Development and oversight of project timelines, monthly budgets and client reporting

• Oversee KPI setting and campaign evaluation with team

• Run regular project and status meetings with senior clients (and rights holders where relevant)

• Forward planning to anticipate challenges / issues and put in place proactive resolutions 

Self / Team Management

• Develop an excellent understanding of client strategy and brand objectives, market and key competitors

• Deliver robust sponsorship campaigns incorporating strategy and tactics

• Management of partnerships and relationships with key rights holders

• Management of digital content, social campaigns; ideas development

• Lead Internal and All Agency brainstorms and ideas development

• Development and oversight of project timelines, monthly budgets and client reporting

• Oversee KPI setting and campaign evaluation with team

• Run regular project and status meetings with senior clients (and rights holders where relevant)

• Forward planning to anticipate challenges / issues and put in place proactive resolutions 

Internal Communications

• Build strong relationships and foster good team spirit internally and amongst client teams

• Draw upon experience from across Wasserman, where relevant, to optimise quality of work provided on the account

Financial Accountability

• Robust budget projection, tracking and reconciliation, identifying cost-saving opportunities

• Identify incremental business opportunities

• Proactively seek ways to grow the account by becoming an ambassador of Wasserman services so they are front of mind when opportunities present themselves

WHAT YOU NEED:

• Strong client management skills - ability to manage clients and gain trust and respect of senior clients

• Take responsibility for delivering agreed level of activity and meeting deadlines

• Team management – ability to delegate and manage a team

• Ability to prioritise workload and respond to client briefs on time and within budget

• Presentation skills (both writing and delivery), internally and to clients / suppliers including use of Microsoft PowerPoint

• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written – and attention to detail

• Creative thinking

• Agency experience is strongly preferred

• Motorsport experience is preferred

• Experience working on large global brands is preferred, but not essential

** Please Note: Flexible working applies, a minimum of three days a week working from London office required

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Wasserman is proudly an equal opportunity employer. We are always searching for the most passionate and talented people from all backgrounds and experiences to join us.

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Wasserman is a global leader in sports, music, entertainment and culture. Founded in 2002, Wasserman represents many of the world’s most iconic sports and entertainment figures, musical artists, brands and properties, empowering them to shape culture and captivate audiences worldwide.