Manage key client relationships, acting as the primary day-to-day contact. Build trust through proactive communication, strategic counsel, and consistent delivery of high-quality work
Identify the right initiatives, resources, and partners required to deliver against client briefs and campaign objectives
Drive the end-to-end campaign delivery, as a partner to the Account Director and the first-line manager and guide for the executives
Drive the developmentand execution of partnership campaigns across multiple workstreams, ensuringalignment from planning through to on-site delivery
Maintain oversight of timelines, budgets, and deliverables to ensure seamless execution
Support the Account Director with internal processes including project management, procurement ,legal, and finance
Coordinate effectively across internal teams and regional stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery.
Contribute to new business and organic growth
Build a strong understanding of client brands, industries, and audiences to advise on what will and won’t work, with counsel grounded in insight and understanding
Build and maintain effective working relationships across teams, markets, and functions to ensure a connected and collaborative approach to delivery
Maintain a strong understanding of social, digital, and cultural trends, as well as the evolving sports and sponsorship landscape across APAC, applying this knowledge to client work
Monitor client feedback and proactively identify ways to enhance service delivery, strengthen relationships, and improve overall account performance.
Requirements
Minimum of 5 years relevant agency, client-based experience across Partnerships (experience in events delivery is favourable)
Knowledge and expertise across a variety of sports
Understanding of how to build a client relationship and understand their business needs
Proven ability to manage a high volume of client-service deliverables through critical path planning and time/resource management to maintain high quality output
Strong understandingof regional cultural landscape
Organised and detailoriented in a fast-paced, client service environment
Excellent timemanagement, written and oral communication skills
