WeAreNinety
Account Manager (Sports & Athlete Marketing)
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Job Title: Account Manager
Company: WeAreNinety
Location: Manchester (Wilmslow) - Hybrid
Reports To: Client Services Director
Package: £30,000 to £35,000 per annum pro rata, plus new business bonus, hybrid working and a flexible culture
About Us:
WeAreNinety are sports marketing and activation specialists based in Wilmslow, Manchester and London, with a global reach. We work with brands, rights holders, athletes, talent and creators to bring them closer to the global sports audience. With a wealth of industry experience and expertise, we've managed award-winning campaigns and work with some of sports biggest names. We are hyper-connected, highly regarded, and trusted industry experts who cover every blade of grass throughout our work, leaving it all out there!
We are big enough to work with major brands, rights holders and athletes, and small enough that your ideas actually land. There are no layers of process and politics to fight through here. Good thinking gets backed, quickly.
Come and join the team!
Who WeAre Looking to Hire:
Maybe you are brilliant at what you do, but your ideas get stuck in layers of process.
Maybe you are tired of inheriting problems instead of shaping solutions.
Maybe you are ready for a role where you lead the client relationship rather than support it, and where the work you do is visible to the whole business.
WeAreNinety is looking for a top class operator, a driven and experienced Account Manager with 3-5 years experience to lead key client relationships, ensure the successful delivery of high-impact sports marketing campaigns, and drive the collective’s growth.
The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker, great communicator, passionate about sports and thrive in a start-up sports marketing business. You will be responsible for maintaining strong client relationships, delivering against KPIs, and collaborating with internal teams & partners to ensure we consistently exceed expectations.
The dream candidate will have experience working in sports marketing either for a rights holder, brand or agency! You will be joining WeAreNinety at an exciting period of growth and will have the opportunity to play a leading role in shaping our future!
You will not disappear into layers of hierarchy. You will work closely with the Founder and Client Services Director & the wider team, with real proximity to decision making and a genuine voice in how we do things.
Role Description:
This is a full time hybrid role for an Account Manager at WeAreNinety. The Account Manager will lead key client relationships, ensure the successful delivery of high-impact sports marketing campaigns, and drive the collective’s growth. While the role will be based in the Manchester area, there is flexibility for remote work.
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Key Responsibilities:
Client Relationship Management:
- Serve as the primary point of contact to ensure best in class delivery, acting as a trusted advisor and ensuring satisfaction with all agency services.
- Develop and maintain long-term client relationships through effective communication, development and maintenance of core documentation, understanding of their business needs, and proactive support.
- Lead strategic client meetings, quarterly business reviews, and post-campaign analysis.
- Communicate progress and updates internally to ensure all stakeholders are aware of status.
Strategic Leadership:
- Work with clients to develop sports marketing strategies that align with their business objectives, delivering creative solutions that drive brand awareness, engagement, and ROI.
- Collaborate with creative, digital, content and partnership partners to ensure that all campaigns are aligned with client goals, timelines, budgets and insight measurement expectations.
- Identify new opportunities to expand services or introduce innovative approaches that support client growth and business objectives.
Project Management & Delivery:
- Oversee the delivery of campaigns from conception to execution, ensuring all projects are on track, within budget, and meet or exceed performance targets.
- Work with internal teams to manage day-to-day account activities, including scheduling, resource allocation, and quality control of deliverables.
- Troubleshoot any issues that arise during the campaign execution, providing swift solutions and managing client expectations.
- Utilise relevant tools and platforms to support delivery of client work.
Business Development:
- Identify and pursue opportunities to grow accounts by proposing additional services, upselling, or cross-selling within existing relationships.
- Play an active role in new business pitches, contributing to proposal development, presenting to potential clients, and supporting business growth initiatives.
Team Leadership:
- Mentor and manage Account Executive, ensuring professional development and strong performance.
- Drive culture within WeAreNinety through a positive and collaborative approach within the team
Qualifications & Experience:
- Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in sports marketing, with a focus on partnerships, athletes and brand integration - ideally within a sports marketing agency, advertising agency, or brand management.
- Experience: PR, Communications and Activation experience, alongside proven experience in leading client accounts
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Sports Management, Business, or a related field
- Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of the sports landscape, including sponsorship, athlete marketing, content creation, and fan engagement.
- Project Management: Proven track record of leading and delivering large-scale marketing campaigns on time and within budget.
- Client Management: Excellent client-facing skills with the ability to build and maintain high-level relationships.
- Strategic Thinking: Ability to develop and present strategic solutions that drive measurable business outcomes for clients.
- Leadership: Experience managing and mentoring teams, with the ability to inspire and drive performance.
- Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present confidently to clients and stakeholders.
- Business Development: Experience in identifying and securing new opportunities for account & business growth.
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Key Skills:
- Strong commercial acumen with an understanding of KPIs and business metrics.
- Ability to juggle multiple projects and clients in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- A passion for sports and an in-depth understanding of sports marketing trends.
- High-level attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Creative problem-solving ability with a proactive approach to challenges.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
- A natural role model, leader & relationship builder
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and flexible working
- New business bonus
- Paid holiday
- Hands-on experience working in start-up sports marketing business with exposure to diverse projects
- Opportunities to work with high profile sports brands, rights holders and athletes
- Networking opportunities within the sports industry
- Mentorship from experienced professionals in the field
- Potential for accelerated career advancement within the business
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and any relevant work samples.
WeAreNinety is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected diversity characteristics such as race/ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. All successful job applications are subject to reference and background checks. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
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