Account Director

Overview

Handle Recruitment are representing a global entertainment and sports agency seeking an Account Director specialising in basketball partnerships. Salary: £60,000-£65,000 (dependent on experience). Location: Hammersmith - 3 days in office.

The Role

They are looking for a talented Account Director to join their Brand Consulting team and manage a key client's international partnership portfolio. This role is ideal for a senior marketing professional experienced in developing and activating 360 sponsorship campaigns across digital, experiential, content, and communications. Working alongside a Vice President, you will advise the client on maximising rights and assets to deliver real impact.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to the client alongside the VP.
• Develop strategies that maximise partnership rights and align with brand objectives.
• Lead day-to-day account operations, including team management, reporting, and budgeting.
• Build strong relationships with clients, rights holders, and suppliers.
• Support campaign creative, positioning, and channel strategies based on audience insights.
• Manage activations from ideation to execution across digital, experiential, and content channels.
• Oversee events, talent appearances, and VIP experiences.
• Track KPIs and campaign effectiveness to demonstrate ROI.
• Keep up with trends in sport, technology, and Web3.
• Support networking and business development as needed.

Requirements

• Significant agency or in-house experience at a client/campaign lead level.
• Background in basketball partnerships is essential.
• Proven expertise in campaign strategy, communications, asset development, and event management.
• Strong experience in digital and social media marketing, including global campaigns.
• Experience working with international markets preferred.
• Excellent client servicing, account handling, and project management skills.
• People management experience leading multiple team members.
• Organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Creative, independent, and collaborative with innovative thinking.
• Confident in presentations and communications with strong attention to detail.

Apply below today if you have the relevant experience and want to hear more!

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