Manager, Activation

As a result of growth to a key client’s global partnership portfolio, THE·TEAM is looking to onboard a dynamic, motivated Account Manager to support the planning and execution of a global brand partnership within motorsport.

Responsibilities

• Assist in day‑to‑day management of the global activation vertical under the supervision of the Associate VP.
• Maintain day‑to‑day client contact and deliver global activation planning and delivery.
• Clearly communicate client needs to all internal teams/departments and manage progress/output.
• Update regularly on account/project status, highlighting key points.
• Set up and lead client meetings, ensuring agendas and minutes are circulated.
• Develop and manage project timing plans.
• Lead client communications, including all documentation (status reports, etc.).
• Lead presentations of work, project updates and budgets where necessary, both in written format (PPT/decks, etc.) and in face‑to‑face presentations.
• Ensure projects are delivered to brief, SOW, budget, deadline and KPI requirements.
• Set up, manage and reconcile client budgets on internal systems for up to £1m.
• Troubleshoot and resolve problems.

Qualifications

• At least three years of agency‑background experience in the associated industry.
• Confident presence in client conversations.
• High‑level proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly advanced PowerPoint skills.
• Ability to build and present clear, narrative PPT solutions to clients.
• Independent crafting of nuanced written communications for parties at all levels.
• Consistency and quality delivery despite complex, unexpected challenges.
• Significant brand‑building experience either in‑house or agency.
• Experience within sports, entertainment, and lifestyle sectors.
• Expert knowledge of project‑management fundamentals.
• Competency across the full marketing mix.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Superior interpersonal skills, capable of building rapport with all demographics.
• Proven account‑management skills to create, maintain and enhance client relationships.
• Motivated, goal‑oriented, persistent, and skilled at negotiation.
• High initiative, capable of working independently and within a team.
• Strong attention to detail and highly organised.
• Well‑developed analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Creative thinking while respecting client objectives and budget parameters.
• Strong self‑management, able to assess a situation and implement solutions quickly.
• Thrives in a fast‑paced environment with a ‘can‑do’ attitude.
• Willingness to travel internationally at key points across the calendar year to deliver events.
• Ideal interest in the sport & entertainment industries; experience in motorsport is desired but not essential.