The role will report into a Client Director and Business Director and the Client Manager will need to be able to lead a team as well as juggle multiple clients and agency peers. You will support the wider team in delivery on accounts, managing the capabilities and team to ensure on-time delivery and excellence in execution. This is a key role in driving collaboration internally and externally with the client and partners.
The ideal candidate is also confident, motivated, has excellent attention to detail and is passionate about the industry.
Job Description:
We are dentsu. We team together to help brands predict and plan for disruptive future opportunities and create new paths to growth in the sustainable economy. We know people better than anyone else and we use those insights to connect brand, content, commerce and experience, underpinned by modern creativity. We are the network designed for what’s next.
The Role
We are looking for an experienced Client Manager to join the MKTG team to work on a number of exciting sponsorships with some of our global clients. The candidate will require excellent project and activation management, senior client stakeholder management, strong knowledge of sponsorships and partnerships within Formula 1, with an enthusiasm for project management, and a desire to work on some of the world’s major sporting events.
The role will report into a Client Director and Business Director and the Client Manager will need to be able to lead a team as well as juggle multiple clients and agency peers. You will support the wider team in delivery on accounts, managing the capabilities and team to ensure on-time delivery and excellence in execution. This is a key role in driving collaboration internally and externally with the client and partners.
The ideal candidate is also confident, motivated, has excellent attention to detail and is passionate about the industry.
Key Responsibilities
Understand your client’s business and the wider industry competitor set.
Know what makes your clients tick, how to make them stand out and support them in achieving marketing goals.
Adhere to excellent time management.
Have ownership and accountability for client/account fees and activation budgets.
Understand and be able to report on the outcomes of your client responsibilities.
Oversee and direct the client team to effectively and efficiently manage retained client work and project work.
Work with Client Director to ensure the project delivers above client expectations.
Be accountable for the client team setting timelines, expectations, and meeting deadlines.
Support the Directors with the management of resource and workloads across the team on designated projects.
Oversee and be the key point of contact for finance related activities on the account.
Demonstrate the importance of our culture & values to the junior team.
Support new biz function by participating in new client proposals and pitch processes.
Put together proposals and costings for small to mid-size projects with support from Directors.
Key Skills
Strong experience in marketing either agency side, client side or with a rights holder.
Strong experience working on sport sponsorships and activation programmes
Demonstrable experience in project management and client servicing excellence
A good understanding of the wider marketing landscape
Superstar project management skills
A strategic and logical thinker who can provide council to our clients and suppliers in delivering best in class solutions
Acumen to look at business performance for our clients and how this can be measured to make sponsorship assets more accountable
A team mentality, building high performing teams both through line management and brilliant project work.
A few of the benefits
Whether it’s the joy of working with people at the top of their game or our vibrant and collaborative team energy, people love working here – and we hope you will too!
Career development through LinkedIn Learning and other tools; with access to training, certifications and mentorship.
Private Medical Insurance, Company Pension, life insurance and other corporate benefits
In addition to the 25 days annual leave (full time employees), you are also able to take an additional day’s leave for your birthday, up to three to focus on your wellbeing and two days to volunteer in your community.
Access to lifestyle benefits and schemes such as Cycle to work, Season Ticket loan, GymFlex, Tastecard, Retail discounts and many more.
Inclusion and Diversity
At Dentsu, we embrace diversity and inclusion, valuing the unique perspectives and contributions of every individual. We believe that diversity fuels creativity and innovation, benefiting our employees, partners, and communities.
We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Beyond recruitment, we strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.
We recognize the importance of work-life balance and are open to discussing flexible working arrangements for all roles. If you need reasonable adjustments due to a disability or medical condition during our recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected], quoting the reference number of the role that you are applying for. Your needs will be handled with respect and confidentiality to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.
About dentsu
Taking a people-centered approach to business transformation, we use insights to connect brand, content, commerce and experience, underpinned by modern creativity. As part of Dentsu Group Inc. we are headquartered in Tokyo, Japan and our 65,000 employee-base of dedicated professionals work across four regions (Japan, Americas, EMEA and APAC). Dentsu combines Japanese innovation with a diverse, global perspective to drive client growth and to shape society.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion sits at the heart of our Social Impact strategy – our fully integrated sustainability strategy which includes our ambition to build a fair and more equal society, where everyone is equipped to thrive.
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Location:
LondonBrand:
Mktg SportsTime Type:
Full timeContract Type:
Permanent
