Account Executive

The Account Executive will play a critical role in a 160/90 team working for a major client on their Global Partnerships portfolio. You will be working with an international business operating in multiple markets who has interests across Golf, Cricket and a number of other regionally focussed properties. The Account Executive will form part of the Partnerships function across the client account and work collaboratively within an integrated client team including Creative, Strategy and PR & Comms that spans 160over90’s London and Dubai offices.

Key Accountabilities:

Client-Servicing

Demonstrate strong people skills and aptitude for understanding, identifying and empathizing with client requirements and responding with solutions
Play a supporting role in the planning, activation and evaluation of all partnerships across the clients sport partnership portfolio
Working hand in hand with both the broader Dubai based team and London based client account teams and counterparts to ensure consistency across messaging and approach to campaign and activation development and delivery
Partnership management

Build and maintain strong relationships and regular dialogue with relevant rights holders, ambassadors and key stakeholders across the clients’ partnership portfolio
Demonstrate clear understanding of partnership rights packages and ability to ensure contractual assets are managed and delivered
Campaign/activation management

Supporting the Account Manager and Account Director with critical path planning and project management, client management, delivery, budgeting, reporting and general administration
Support of event and hospitality experience delivery and guest management/experiences
Working collaboratively with PR & Comms and Creative functions both in Dubai and London to deliver fully integrated client campaign outputs
Research skills

Disciplined and motivated approach to researching subjects of interest to the client or in relation to internal asks and needs
Ability to source and assimilate information from independent sources

Required Qualifications:

Ability to quickly absorb and immerse in client business, category and specific challenges
Show an understanding of the relevance and impact of sports and other partnerships on businesses
Show and continually seek a clear understanding of relevant sports or partnerships landscapes and an ability to communicate recommendations and ideas both internally and to the client accordingly

Proficiency in writing

Support the Account Team in drafting client proposals, planning documents and campaign reports demonstrating clear insight and thinking
Lead on the recording/minute taking, delivery and tracking of client meetings and status materials
Fluency in using software PPT, Keynote, Excel, Word
Knowledge of guest management software/platforms such as CVENT an advantage

Other

Supporting the broader business and Dubai leadership team in other ad-hoc tasks related to existing or prospective clients

Knowledge and Experience

Relevant agency or client-based experience across Partnerships and or events delivery
Knowledge, passion for and experience across a variety of sports preferable

#Skills and Abilities

Organised and detail oriented in a fast-paced, client service environment
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices
Excellent time management, written and oral communication skills
Strong team player. Ability to contribute in a team working environment and to think independently when required

Working Conditions

This is a permanent position.
This position is based in Dubai.
Working hours are 9:00 – 17:00, Monday to Friday.
Occasional travel and weekend work may be required

Equal Opportunities Statement

Endeavor is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.