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As Associate Director you will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership of some of our motorsport client accounts as well as account management and leadership for a large team. This role reports to Director, Partnerships Management.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
Client / Account Management
Develop an excellent understanding of client strategy and brand objectives, market and key competitors
Deliver robust sponsorship campaigns incorporating strategy and tactics
Management of partnerships and relationships with key rights holders
Management of digital content, social campaigns; ideas development
Lead Internal and All-Agency brainstorms and ideas development as appropriate / required
Development and oversight of project timelines, monthly budgets and client reporting
Oversee KPI setting and campaign evaluation with team
Run regular project and status meetings with senior clients (and rights holders where relevant)
Forward planning to anticipate challenges / issues and put in place proactive resolutions
Self / Team Management
Develop an excellent understanding of client strategy and brand objectives, market and key competitors
Deliver robust sponsorship campaigns incorporating strategy and tactics
Management of partnerships and relationships with key rights holders
Management of digital content, social campaigns; ideas development
Lead Internal and All Agency brainstorms and ideas development
Development and oversight of project timelines, monthly budgets and client reporting
Oversee KPI setting and campaign evaluation with team
Run regular project and status meetings with senior clients (and rights holders where relevant)
Forward planning to anticipate challenges / issues and put in place proactive resolutions
Internal Communications
Build strong relationships and foster good team spirit internally and amongst client teams
Draw upon experience from across Wasserman, where relevant, to optimise quality of work provided on the account
Financial Accountability
Robust budget projection, tracking and reconciliation, identifying cost-saving opportunities
Identify incremental business opportunities
Proactively seek ways to grow the account by becoming an ambassador of Wasserman services so they are front of mind when opportunities present themselves
WHAT YOU NEED:
Strong client management skills - ability to manage clients and gain trust and respect of senior clients
Take responsibility for delivering agreed level of activity and meeting deadlines
Team management – ability to delegate and manage a team
Ability to prioritise workload and respond to client briefs on time and within budget
Presentation skills (both writing and delivery), internally and to clients / suppliers including use of Microsoft PowerPoint
Excellent communication skills – verbal and written – and attention to detail
Creative thinking
Agency experience is strongly preferred
Motorsport experience is preferred
Experience working on large global brands is preferred, but not essential
** Please Note: Flexible working applies, a minimum of three days a week working from London office required
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