London, England, United Kingdom
Requisition ID: 13988
Do you want to work with one of the world’s most exciting brands, competing at the pinnacle of motorsports? If so, read on…
We’re looking for a dynamic Account Manager to sit within our motorsports team at Octagon to deliver a premier client’s global brand activations in Formula 1. The role will support our client’s sponsorship team and will be focussed on the delivery of events and VIP hospitality programmes, with the chance to support the wider motorsports account teams on their activations throughout the season.
We are looking for someone with a passion for Formula 1, but also someone that can demonstrate sustained success working with brands and on sponsorship and event delivery within sport/entertainment. You should be prepared to bring and show your passion, enthusiasm, and prior experience for this role as part of the recruitment process.

Who we’re looking for:

• A focused and performance driven individual, who can think on their feet, use initiative and be comfortable working in a global environment, under pressure, and to tight deadlines but within a team environment.
• You have an interest in and knowledge of motorsport and the wider commercial landscape.
• You proactively take on initiatives and drive projects from conception to completion.
• You enjoy solving problems and finding creative solutions to difficult challenges.
• You are patient, level-headed and cool under pressure.
• You thrive on working on numerous projects at any one time.
• You have the ability and flexibility to work some weekends and travel internationally as necessary.

• Supporting the Senior Account Manager and collaborating with the wider team on the management, administration, and delivery of key client’s programme.
• Supporting the delivery of complex guest programmes and on-site activation as required throughout the season.
• Assisting the Senior Accout Manager and Group Director with day-to-day account and global stakeholder management.
• Account administration, with support from the wider team, including delivery of status documents, client reporting, collateral, brand approvals, merchandise, programme logistics, asset management and travel management.
• Working with clients, guests, rightsholders as well as third party suppliers to develop and deliver a first class hospitality experience at races and other events.
• Development and management of bespoke design hospitality suite branding and creative implementation.
• Liaison with team partner and client on development of activation plans and marketing approvals process.
• Development of marketing communications such as newsletters and activation toolkits.
• Providing guidance to client and local markets to ensure sponsorship assets are leveraged effectively.
• Line management and development of a direct report providing day to day support and oversight to ensure their adherence to high standards and ways of working.
• Research, coordination, and management of event suppliers including hotels, restaurants, transport, entertainment, and unique cultural activities.
• Appropriate handling and communication of guest information and updates (transport schedule, hotels, tickets, etc) including compliance with GDPR policies.
• Manage the creation and coordination of rooming lists, itineraries, run of shows, and briefing packs.
• Providing financial account support with responsibility for individual race budgets, tracking, invoicing, PO creation and supplier payments.
• Collaboration across multiple departments including studio, creative, legal, production and finance.
• Contributing to client reporting including quarterly account reviews, post event wrap ups and the tracking of asset usage.
• Turning your hand to support the team deliver whichever motorsport event is coming up, doing it with a smile and learning on the way!