Marketing Account Manager- Sailing and Yachting
The Company:
Influence is a global sports agency with a proven track record of harnessing the power of sport to elevate the world’s leading brands, teams and rights holders. Specialising in premium and high-tech sports, our work connects fans and brands with the magic of sport. Based in London with offices in New York, Riyadh and Singapore we offer strategic consultancy, commercial sales, partnership activation, PR & communications, social media management and content creation. The team has a wealth of experience and long-standing relationships in motorsport, sailing, tennis and golf. For more information visit: www.influencesports.com.
The Role:
Influence are looking for an organised, proactive and enthusiastic Marketing Account Manager to support the business with clients across sailing. You will be working across hospitality, event management, PR and communications, social media and content creation. The role has a great balance of working solo and within a supportive team and given the breadth of the position would allow the candidate to understand all aspects of sports marketing, particularly across event and partnership activations. We’re looking for someone with strong experience delivering activations across the sporting world.
Responsibilities:
Manage our premium sailing accounts – serving as our clients’ day-to-day contact, sharing regular updates (meeting notes, agendas, etc.) and ensuring the agency anticipates and responds effectively to client’s needs
Lead key projects from inception to conclusion, delivering on time, whilst managing multiple tasks and supporting junior team members
Coordinate experiential hospitality and on-event guest programmes within a client-facing role – managing all elements, including timelines, logistics, content creation, budgets and reports
Work closely with clients, becoming an extension of their in-house team, as well as working collaboratively with key stakeholders and suppliers in the sailing ecosystems to create seamless activations
Support with finance and budgeting, including managing suppliers and expenses
Operate our global sailing press office, including developing communication strategies and key messaging, as well as liaising with media globally
Conceptualise and draft high-quality written content, such as press releases and brochures, creating engaging stories on behalf of clients
Support with the management of clients’ social media accounts, creating strategies, content calendars and drafting posts
Liaise with and manage ambassadors, stakeholders and company staff • In-depth reporting and coverage analysis
Represent the agency and clients professionally at events around the world including leading sailing regattas
Support Account Directors to deliver above and beyond for sailing and yachting clients.
Requirements:
Passionate and knowledgeable about sport – particularly sailing and the yachting world
Has experience working at a leading global sporting series or in the sailing world
Ability to proactively and calmly handle challenges, resolving unforeseen challenges quickly
Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment under pressure
Well organised and able to meet deadline
Conscientious and proactive with a good understanding of the sporting landscape
Able to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team
Willing to travel, with flexibility in working hours to accommodate varying schedules and client needs
A valid passport is required; a driving licence may be beneficial depending on event locations
Strong written and verbal English required for client and media communications; additional languages are an advantage
Additional information:
28 days holiday
Pension Scheme
Life Assurance
Gym Contribution
Health Cash Back Scheme
Employee Assistance Helpline
Cycle to Work Scheme
Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Eye Care Vouchers
Online Training
Our Room to Grow career development programme.
About Influence and Mongoose Group:
Influence is a member of Mongoose Group, a global collective of sports, lifestyle and entertainment agencies. Delivering specialist expertise for both brands and rights holders across Social, Communications, Sponsorship, Commercial and Experiential. www.mongooseagencygroup.com.
Influence is a part of The MISSION Group Plc. The Brand Performance Group – a collective of digital marketing and communications Agencies employing over 1,000 people across 29 locations and 3 continents. www.themission.co.uk.
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