Senior Associate - Marketing Partnerships

This position is responsible for client management which includes ensuring execution of sponsorship deliverables across the company’s portfolio of assets and maintaining long-term relationships with commercial partners. As a member of the Corporate Partnerships team, this role also includes contributing towards sales opportunities and managing new projects.

Missions

SPORTFIVE is a global sports marketing agency that delivers customer-centric solutions based on trust and transparency, deep industry experience and global relationships, digital intelligence and innovation. SPORTFIVE strategically and creatively connects brands, rights-holders, media platforms and fans to create and enable contemporary partnerships in sports.

While creating and growing long-term value for all, SPORTFIVE often leads the sports business into the future through innovative digital solutions and strives to be the most progressive and respected partner in sports.

In Asia, SPORTFIVE has over 30 years of proven performance with offices in Singapore, Sydney, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Tokyo and Seoul. The industry leading agency specialises in delivering a comprehensive range of solutions and services for brands, right-holders and fans across the whole value chain. With dedicated teams focused on media and brand-led sales, content production, turn-key event management, design studio, digital marketing and activation, SPORTFIVE is well placed to support brands and rights-holders in creating valuable partnerships in the region.

SPORTFIVE operates with a global mindset and network of over 1,200 local experts based in 15 countries around the world, active in Football, Golf, Esports, Motorsport, Handball, Tennis, American Football, Basketball, Ice Hockey, Rugby, Olympics and Multi-Sport Events and many more.

Overview of Position:

This position is responsible for client management which includes ensuring execution of sponsorship deliverables across the company’s portfolio of assets and maintaining long-term relationships with commercial partners. As a member of the Corporate Partnerships team, this role also includes contributing towards sales opportunities and managing new projects.

Duties and Areas of Responsibility:

Assist the sales team in delivering exceptional service to clients, ensuring the successful execution of sponsorship rights and services to meet client expectations.

• Plan and execute partnership programs and marketing campaigns across various channels.

• Maintain effective communication with partners regarding promotions, updates, and solutions.

• Support the Marketing Partnership Directors in developing partnership marketing strategies.

• Research consumer behavior trends and demographics to propose joint marketing plans with partners.

• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure smooth delivery of sponsorship rights and marketing collaborations.

• Gain a thorough understanding of company assets and products to support upselling opportunities and renewals.

• Collaborate with sales, design, and digital marketing teams to develop and execute brand activation projects.

• Handle client administration tasks and provide support for additional tasks as needed.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent proved experience;

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in account servicing, client management, event management, or marketing and sponsorship activations;

• Flexible and adaptable when met with challenges and handling clients;

• Maintains professional and ethical standards in the work environment;

• Excellent communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills;

• Strong coordination, organization and multi-tasking skills;

• Ability to work with multiple internal and external partners and clients across all levels;

• Ability to build on clients’ insights and develop solutions based on customer needs;

• Willing to work extended hours during event day activation and deliver results under pressure

Job Conditions

This role is located on site at our Singapore office.