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ManagerFull-timeGoRustAI
About the Role
We are seeking an Account Manager to manage a major US-based client's Formula 1 partnership, focusing on hospitality delivery and partnership management. This role serves as the day-to-day client contact, ensuring seamless execution of hospitality programmes and partnership activations while meeting objectives and exceeding expectations.
Key Responsibilities
- βServe as the day-to-day contact for the client, managing key relationships and ensuring seamless communication across all stakeholders
- βLead the planning, development, and execution of hospitality programmes and partnership activations across multiple markets
- βOversee partnership asset management, ensuring full utilization and alignment with the client's business and marketing objectives
- βDevelop and maintain detailed activation calendars, asset trackers, and rights matrices, ensuring all contractual rights are leveraged and reported against
- βOversee the end-to-end operational delivery of guest hospitality, including guest communications, supplier management, gifting, collateral production, logistics, HSSE, and on-site execution
- βManage project timelines, budgets, and deliverables using structured project management tools to ensure flawless execution
- βLead on budget creation, cost control, and reconciliation, ensuring all financials are tracked accurately and transparently
- βGuide and support the account team in developing creative ideas, presentations, and post-event reports that drive client value and showcase results
- βLead internal and client-facing meetings, ensuring proactive communication and alignment across workstreams
- βProvide strategic input into partnership planning, helping identify new opportunities and improvements to enhance programme impact
- βSupport the Senior Account Director and Group Account Director with wider strategic development, reporting, and client relationship growth
Requirements
- β4+ years' experience in agency, property, or client-side account management within sports, events, or hospitality
- βProven experience managing premium hospitality or partnership programmes within Formula 1 or major sports
- βStrong client relationship management skills with the ability to communicate confidently and build trust at all levels
- βStrong understanding of sponsorship rights, asset delivery, and contractual obligations, with the ability to translate them into actionable plans
- βDemonstrable experience in budget management, supplier negotiations, and contract oversight
- βExcellent project management and organisational skills, with the ability to lead multiple concurrent workstreams
- βExperience coordinating on-site event delivery across international markets
- βStrong attention to detail and the ability to deliver under pressure
- βCommercially minded, proactive, and solutions-focused, with a passion for delivering exceptional hospitality and partnership experiences
- βSkilled in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and project management tools
- βA collaborative team leader with the ability to motivate and guide junior team members
Benefits
- β Remote work flexibility
- β Flexible hours with core working hours of 10am β 4pm aligned with client time zones
- β Discretionary bonus scheme
- β Enhanced employer sponsored retirement contribution
- β Mental Wellbeing Day and Volunteer Day in addition to annual leave
- β Sabbatical Leave in conjunction with long-service
- β Employee Assistance Programme
- β Private Healthcare (after probation)
- β Per annum individual training budget (after probation)
- β Per annum work from home stipend (after probation)
- β Work From Anywhere Allowance (after probation)
