Rightsholder Management Executive - Gaming & Esports

WHO WE ARE... 

 

SPORTFIVE is a global agency working across sponsorships, advertising, talent, activation and hospitality within sports. Globally, we have over 1,200 employees who strategically and creatively connect brands, rights-holders, media platforms and fans across Football, F1, NFL, NBA, Golf, Gaming and Esports, Olympics, and more. 

 

Whether it's supporting Premier League football clubs to secure their next front of shirt sponsor, curating deals for brands to showcase their advertising during games televised to millions across the world, or representing the best talent in our industry, connecting sports organisations to incredible brands and partners is at the heart of heart we do. 

 

Having recently been voted the No.1 most attractive sports marketing agency to work for, we're incredibly proud of our culture and the people that help to nurture it. 

YOUR NEW JOB... 

Are you passionate about the esports and gaming world? Do you have a knack for building powerful partnerships that resonate with global audiences? If you're looking to be part of a leading global sports agency that is shaping the future of esports, this might be the role for you.

At SPORTFIVE, we live and breathe esports, gaming, and sports culture. With a team of over 1,200 experts worldwide, we're actively growing our esports and gaming division, working with leading publishers, teams, and influencers to align top-tier rights holders with brands on both local and global scales. Come join us in expanding the esports ecosystem and making an impact in one of our key global growth areas.

Based in our Altrincham office, this is a fantastic opportunity to join the exciting world of gaming and esports and involves working across some of the highest profile sponsorship teams and events in esports including the Esports World Cup, Team Liquid, EA SPORTS FC, Activision Blizzard, RIOT Games, Ubisoft and many more.

AS OUR RIGHTSHOLDER & PARTNERSHIPS EXECUTIVE YOU WILL... 

• Play a key role in developing and managing brand partnerships within our esports portfolio.
• Drive Partnership Success: Collaborate with a seasoned team of esports and sponsorship experts to develop impactful partnerships with brands, both nationally and internationally.
• Manage High-Profile Rights: Support marketing and product development across leading esports and gaming assets like Fnatic, GiantX, Quadrant, BLAST, Ballers League and support international assets such as EAFC, Ubisoft & Team Liquid.
• Support Sales & Achieve Revenue Goals: Work closely with the sales team to hit annual targets. You'll prepare and deliver pitch materials, manage responses to client briefs, and contribute to overall revenue growth.
• Create Winning Brand Concepts: Develop custom, creative brand entry strategies to engage new partners, working autonomously and collaborating with rights holders to bring these concepts to life.
• Expand the Market: Actively identify and onboard new rights holders in the UK, working closely with the EMEA and global teams to grow our esports footprint.
• Enhance Brand Partnerships: Drive ROI for brand partners, ensuring that partnerships are activated both locally and globally to maximize impact and engagement.
• Be Part of Strategy & Innovation: Contribute to strategy development, share innovative ideas, and play a role in shaping new projects and processes.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING... 

• Bachelor's degree (2:1 or above) in Sports Management, Marketing, Business, or a related field alongside very strong knowledge of English, written and spoken.
• Prior experience in sports, esports marketing or partnerships management.
• A genuine passion and enthusiasm for esports and gaming is essential.
• Sales support experience and a willingness to support sales efforts and engaging clients.
• Ability to produce visually appealing, creative materials that stand out.
• A proactive approach to ring new ideas and data-driven insights to elevate our approach.
• Charismatic, with a natural ability to engage stakeholders and build lasting partnerships.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint and Excel, and familiarity with Google Suite.

Don't fit all the criteria? Don't worry! Our job adverts give you a flavour of what you can expect in the role, but you don't have to tick every box. We put a lot of focus on the importance of developing our people, so if you think you'd be a great fit for us then hit apply. 

WHAT YOU'LL GET FROM US... 

 

As well as the opportunity to join an organisation that invests in and rewards its staff, provides an enjoyable working environment, and offers genuine responsibility and scope to shape a role and add real value, you'll also get... 

 

• Annual Sales incentive trip (recent years include trips to Dubai & Marbella) 

• 25 days annual leave + an additional gifted day over the Christmas period 

• Full Vitality health cover including dental, optical and mental health support 

• Enhanced family leave entitlements 

• Hybrid, flexible working model  (4 days in office, 1 day WFH)

• A day off for moving house  

• A day off for getting married  

• Regular social events such as summer and Christmas parties 

• Life assurance at x4 annual salary 

• Employee Assistance Programme  

SPORTFIVE are proud to be an equal opportunities employer who provide equal employment opportunity regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.