Account Executive (Fixed Term Contract)

About this role

THE JOB / Role Title The Account Executive (AE) role is a fixed term contract position from October to April 2027. The AE is role is pivotal within both their account team and the broader client services department, where they'll oversee the administrative and operational aspects of accounts. Building enduring relationships with clients, suppliers, and agency partners and consistently delivering excellence are key responsibilities.

Close collaboration with Account Managers and Account Directors ensures the successful delivery of all project work. The ideal candidate for the AE position is dynamic, deeply invested in culture, and adept at multitasking across multiple projects. They are encouraged to bring their unique skills to the role, demonstrate a passion for learning, and display a strong commitment to completing tasks effectively. The AE's approach to client service is characterised by its energy and willingness to question established norms in pursuit of improved solutions.

While professional client communication is a must, AEs are not expected to "manage" or “own” client relationships. Overall, the ideal candidate thrives in a team-oriented environment, embraces learning, enjoys the sports and entertainment industry, excels in a dynamic setting, pays meticulous attention to details, and takes immense pride in their work. THE WORK YOU’LL DO Client Relationship Development: Become a trusted resource for clients, effectively facilitating communication between all internal and external partners Develop a knowledge and understanding of the client’s portfolio and business initiatives Account and Program Leadership and Delivery: Provide project management support coordinating team & client diaries, WIP meetings, contact reports, timelines to ensure delivery Assist with event planning, guest communication, ticket management, compliance systems, onsite activation, and post-event wrap-up for various programs Support account teams in the delivery of attention-grabbing campaigns / activations / events Assist with the management of all assets that are used to fulfill a wide range of client business objectives and manage program expenses and internal admin & finance processes Co-coordinate projects with outside vendors & suppliers and internal resources, such as merchandise, digital and creative Help with the management of the online system used to upload assets, track, manage and fulfill orders or ticketing requests at events Participate in brainstorming sessions and regular status meetings by creating agendas, updating WIP reports, participating in the discussion and providing recap summaries Prepare necessary documents including guidelines, sell in presentations, presentation & pre-event materials, post-project recaps, competitor & market reports, research reports, event guides, workplans, asset trackers, itineraries, agendas, meeting notes, calendars, SOPs, etc.