Account Manager - Motorsport (Hospitality)

Role Overview

At Right Formula, we create meaningful experiences that create a lasting, positive effect on our audiences and industry alike. We work with a variety of brands across an array of sports. Together, we are committed to delivering strategically smart consultancy, activation and creative ideas that produce a clear ROI for our clients. This is all under one single vision: to push the limits of sports marketing and positively influence lives.

The Account Manager, will play an important role managing a major multi-national client on their long standing partnership of an F1 team. With core expertise in partnership management and a passion hospitality, the Account Manager will oversee the client relationship on a day-to-day basis, ensuring the partnership runs smoothly and it realises the objectives. Regular contact with the client and other key stakeholders is a key part of the job, ensuring the agreed activations are delivered to a high quality, on time and within budget.

The role will be based at Right Formula’s offices in Battersea, London, and will require international travel, approximately 8-10 events.

Key Responsibilities

·        Day-to-day management of client’s partnership objectives and liaison with clients at relevant levels.

·        Support on the strategic development, implementation and execution of global activations across multiple markets and customised programs that meet client objectives across brand and product initiatives.

·        Manage the delivery of project workstreams to a specific schedule and within the agreed budget using proven project management tools.

·        Manage the operational planning and delivery of events, including not but not limited to: end-to-end guest management, supplier sourcing and management, gifting and collateral sourcing and management, development of run of shows, HSSE considerations, onsite management.

·        Budget creation and management of all global marketing activities for the client.

·        Management and tracking of all contractual partnership assets.

·        Work with the account team to develop and pitch fresh and innovative ideas to the client.

·        Generate accurate reports and status notifications, including feedback and financial reporting to the Account Director / Group Account Director.

·        Support with management and coordination of the account team, ensuring that no piece of work is delivered below Right Formula’s high standards.

Skills and Experience Required

·        A minimum of 4+ years of property, agency or client-based account management experience in the sports and entertainment industries.

·        Working in Formula 1 or other motorsport is essential.

·        Experience of partnership management with a strong focus on activation planning and hospitality delivery.

·        Prior experience managing day-to-day relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including clients, agencies, rights holders and suppliers.

·        Onsite logistical experience to deliver activations and hospitality programmes.

·        Proven track record of building and managing budgets, and project related reports for the client.

·        Strong attention to detail and excellent written and oral communication skills.

·        Excellent PowerPoint and Excel skills.

Additional Capabilities

·        Creative & passionate about sponsorship, brand experience and hospitality delivery.

·        Proactive at delivering projects to tight & challenging deadlines.

·        Ability to problem-solve independently and in groups.

·        The willingness to note relevant trends, learn new skills and develop creative ideas.

·        Energetic self-starter.

·        Willingness to work flexible work hours, including weekends.

What We Can Offer

·        Hybrid working (3 days in the office per week).

·        Private health insurance.

·        Contributory pension scheme.

·        Annual discretionary bonus scheme.

·        Enhanced maternity leave.

·        Individual training budget.

·        Cycle to work scheme.