Experiential Licensing Executive

Formula One Management Ltd is currently seeking an Executive of Experiential Licensing to support F1’s current portfolio of experiential licensees. This will involve supporting the day-to-day management and development of F1’s experiential programmes; F1 Drive, F1 Arcade, and the Formula 1 Exhibition.

The candidate will preferably have licensing / commercial partnerships account experience with knowledge of the live event/experiences landscape. They may have established relationships in the sector and/or an understanding of how to manage partnerships and deliver projects. They will be organised with a high level of attention to detail.  A natural self-starter with the organisational skills to deliver against contractual requirements is critical. 

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Account management support of F1 Drive, F1 Arcade and the Formula 1 Exhibition
• With support of manager, work closely with F1’s internal teams on brand IP approvals, marketing and promotion strategy, content development and other related areas
• Liaise and coordinate in limited timeframes with internal and external stakeholders on marketing opportunities and materials
• Partner with wider F1 commercial teams to support experiential partners where required e.g. across sponsorship, media rights, retail and consumer products  
• Manage general financial reporting for experiential projects within remit
• Regular and consistent reporting and tracking to internal stakeholders
• Ensure housekeeping is kept highly functional across all management, operational and development areas within the experiential business
• Communicate and help support the licensee business plans
• Under the direction of the Head of Experiential Licensing, build and develop growth strategies, including understanding the live entertainment landscape, vision and direction of wider F1 business

About You

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent qualification
• 2+ years of partnership account management in licensing / sports rights holder and / or live event space
• Proven track record of delivering against licensing / partnership delivery targets
• Project management and demonstrated organisational experience
• Strong account management skills and understanding of licensing business models
• An excellent project manager and relationship builder that creates win-win partnerships
• Commercial mindset, strategic and detail-orientated in project execution
• Ability to express and present ideas or facts concisely and precisely through PPT and in writing
• At ease working cross functionally and with internal stakeholders
• Comfort with analytics, excel modelling, royalty tracking and forecasting
• Ability to prioritise and handle numerous tasks simultaneously
• An understanding of Formula 1 will be an advantage though not essential.
• Team player with the ability to build strong relationships internally and externally
• Resourceful with a focus on detail
• Ability to handle high pressure situations with poise, confidence and humour
• Collaborative and personable
• Open to learning from others.

Division:

Commercial