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REVOLUTION SPORTS + ENTERTAINMENT
Account Director Job Description
Role:
Revolution Sports + Entertainment is looking for an Account Director to join its growing team
based within the offices of Brands2Life in Victoria, London.
This will be a hands-on role, working directly into the co-founders across a range of accounts,
with direct daily responsibility for a team of six.
Revolution has a range of high profile brand and event accounts, encompassing motorsport,
golf, polo and equestrianism. Please see the website www.revolutionsports.co.uk for more
details about the company.
Key Responsibilities:
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Management of substantial fee budgets
Growth of existing clients through Senior client liaison
Develop understanding of the business environment and challenges of our clients
Developing and implementing PR and communications programmes for existing and new
clients covering: communications strategy, key messaging, communications auditing,
strategic media partnerships, PR events, press conferences, media training management
Mentor and provide leadership across all the account teams
Grow and develop relationships with key media
KPI setting, reporting, evaluation
The following skills will be key:
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First-class PR, communications and media expertise
Excellent communication, decision making and negotiation skills
Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
Budget management
Management of outside agencies
Broader brand activation and experience marketing capability
Required Skills & Knowledge:
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A detailed understanding and experience working within the sports marketing industry,
with proven ability on big, international projects
Strategic thinker with excellent organisation and communication skills
A team player who is prepared to step outside of their job description
Ability to work independently but collaboratively
Flexibility and an ability to problem-solve
Proven ability to prioritise
Educated to degree standard or equivalent industry experience
Salary & Package
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Salary commensurate with experience and industry standards
23 days annual holiday plus time off during Christmas and New Year
Private medical insurance & company phone