Account Director in London

50 Sport is The Sports Entertainment Agency. We build and grow social communities, deliver entertainment-led creative campaigns, and drive sponsorship value; connecting fans, brands, and rights holders worldwide. Uniting sport, entertainment, and culture through industry-leading creativity, social media, strategy and performance for clients including Ferrari F1 Team, FIFA World Cup 2026, FIFA Club World Cup 2025, Prime Video Sport and Qatar Airways. Due to a number of recent business wins and existing client demand, we are looking to bolster our growing team with an Account Director.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Solid agency experience in Client Servicing.
• A team player who communicates well with clients and other partners.
• Passionate, proactive and has a positive can-do approach.
• Able to direct and motivate the team around them.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail and time management skills.
• High-standard of communication, both verbally and in writing.
• Able to manage multiple projects at any one time.
• Have a passion for sports, with good knowledge of the industry.
• Understand the future of sport is entertainment and the power of women’s sport.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as the bridge between our clients and the agency teams.
• Be responsible for ensuring that the agency is meeting the client’s needs.
• Work with all the key functions that go into creating the agency’s output, to ensure the high standards we expect.
• Take responsibility for the delivery of quality creative work that meets the client’s objectives and meets their ambitions.
• Guide the team to problem solve, manage internal and external communications, and drive projects to completion.
• Form strong relationships with clients and demonstrate good understanding of their business, industry and opportunities.
• Advocate for the client internally and be an ambassador for the agency externally.
• Lead 2-3 key client accounts, guiding the direction of their teams.
• Cements themselves as a partner and advisor to their clients.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and management, including income forecasting and reporting.
• Be responsible for the development and ownership of project estimating.
• Support pitch development when required, including pitch meetings.
• Line management of and guidance to agreed Client Service team members.

COMPANY BENEFITS

• Hybrid working with flexible working hours
• 23 days holiday (+ additional 1 day for each year of service capped at 5)
• Private health insurance
• Employee Incentive Scheme
• 1 x paid Wellness Day
• Your birthday off
• Agency Christmas close down
• Paid 4-week sabbatical after 5 years’ service
• Training and development budget
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Referral awards
• Onsite gym
• Regular company socials

CONTRACT TYPE

Full Time, 3 month Fixed Term Contract

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

We recognise the importance and power of diversity within our business and, as such, we ensure that our people processes are fair, transparent and promote equality of opportunity for all candidates. We do not discriminate based upon the grounds of gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, age, race, colour, ethnic background, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion, religious or similar belief. Every individual will be treated with respect. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know.