Account Director / Senior Account Manager, Festival Partnerships

Job Description

Company: Live Nation

Department: Marketing Partnerships

Location: Farringdon, London

Reports to: Head of Strategic Partnerships

Working Hours: Mon – Fri 10 – 6 with evenings and weekends as required

Contract type: Permanent

Role Description

This position leads the relationship and activities of a wide range of Live Nation UK's marketing partners and will be responsible for maximising the value of these relationships.

With upwards of 30 brands in this busy team, efficient client servicing and quick decision making will be key as we guide a high volume of partners in making the most of their sponsorship rights throughout the year.

Strong understanding of how to use these rights to hit brand objectives and KPIs will ensure that as you lead post season debriefs with our clients, they will lead to easy renewal conversations.

The position will manage one direct report to begin with, so the ideal candidate should be able to set up clear expectations for delivery across a large number of projects in order to work effectively in this busy team.

What it's like to work in the Team

In Live Nation Marketing Partnerships we work with a large number of brands to deliver commercial partnerships in the live music space - yes music is at the heart of what we do, but brand strategy and searching for new, creative ways to connect brands with our passionate fans is really what makes us excited.

Who you are

Competencies / Skills / Knowledge / Experience
• Relationship ownership and management
• Superior project management skills including managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Client engagement
• Budget planning and reporting
• Team development and management

Behaviours

The following attributes determine how the role will be carried out and are required to be a success
• A proactive, collaborative and organised working style
• Proven ability to work calmly and efficiently under pressure

What the role includes
• Manage a large portfolio of varied clients across multiple categories
• Develop and maintain relationships with key Live Nation teams to ensure the desired program delivery and results for clients
• Provide direction for your direct report in terms of program execution, resource deployment, program recaps and reporting, and special projects/initiatives
• Develop detailed understanding of client's business and identify opportunities for business and/or brand growth through entertainment marketing programs
• Assist clients in achieving ROI goals that will ensure maximum renewal opportunity
• Foster an environment which is team-oriented and in which the exchange of ideas among staff is encouraged

The Company

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-gknzvk-18-220-81-106-42 in your application.