Junior Account Manager

Job description

Job Title: Junior Account Manager & Client Operations Specialist

Department: Client Services / Partnerships

Location: Office-based (5 days per week when not travelling)

Travel: Potential for domestic and international travel

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly organised, proactive, and personable Junior Account Manager & Client Operations Specialist to support the delivery and growth of client partnerships across the sports and entertainment landscape. This role blends account management, client servicing, operational coordination, and event/talent support, making it ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys working across multiple projects simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities

Client & Account Management

• Serve as a day-to-day contact for assigned clients, building strong professional relationships.
• Coordinate deliverables, timelines, and communications to ensure campaigns and partnerships run smoothly.
• Prepare client-facing materials including reports, presentations, case studies, and one-pagers.
• Support senior team members in strategic planning and account growth initiatives.

Sports & Industry Knowledge

• Must have a broad knowledge of global sports, particularly tennis, golf, cricket, Formula 1, football, and esports.
• Demonstrate strong understanding of the commercial and media landscape within sport (or a willingness to learn), including sponsorship, rights holders, broadcasters, and digital platforms.

Operations & Organisation

• Manage multiple workstreams simultaneously with exceptional attention to detail.
• Coordinate logistics for meetings, campaigns, shoots, and events.
• Be available to travel regularly and work occasional irregular hours when required.

Research & Insight

• Conduct online research to gather relevant insights ahead of meetings, presentations, and client deliverables.
• Interpret media-related data and translate findings into clear, actionable insights.

Creative & Production Support

• Assist with the creation of presentations and marketing materials using tools such as Adobe or equivalent platforms.
• Support event production and management, either through prior experience or strong interest in this area.
• Develop and implement social media plans for talent and brand ambassadors that align with campaign objectives and production schedules.

Talent & Relationship Management

• Coordinate communications and logistics with talent, agents, and key stakeholders.
• Ensure talent deliverables, schedules, and content outputs are met.

Networking & Representation

• Represent the company professionally at events, meetings, and industry functions.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, partners, suppliers, and industry contacts. An added bonus would be someone who has worked in a similar industry and would be able to bring in a number of beneficial contacts.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in account management, client services, partnerships, or related role.
• (Very) strong written and verbal communication skills, with a key focus on social media.
• High level of organisation and time management.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency in presentation and reporting tools (e.g. PowerPoint, Keynote, Adobe Suite, or similar).
• Confidence working directly with clients and external stakeholders.
• Ability to interpret data and communicate insights clearly.

Preferred / Advantageous

• Experience working in sports, media, marketing, events, or talent management environments.
• Understanding of basic budgeting, invoicing, or campaign financial tracking.
• Experience using CRM, project management, or workflow platforms (e.g. Monday, Asana, HubSpot, Salesforce).
• Knowledge of content production processes (shoot days, editing workflows, approvals).
• Basic knowledge of sponsorship measurement or ROI evaluation.

Personal Attributes

• Friendly, confident, and highly professional.
• Curious and proactive mindset.
• Adaptable and solutions-oriented.
• Comfortable travelling frequently.
• Strong team player with the ability to work independently.

Why Join

• Opportunity to work across major global sports properties and brands.
• Dynamic, collaborative environment.
• Exposure to high-profile campaigns, talent, and live events.
• Clear development pathway within account management and partnerships.

Seniority Level: Junior with possibility of a mid-level management role (dependent on experience)

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-03-2026

Profession type

Advertising / Marketing / PR

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English