We're Performance Communications — proudly employee-owned, one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work and the UK’s leading specialist agency in Automotive, Technology & Sports Brand Comms. We’re 60 strong, creatively driven, and fuelled by a passion for storytelling that actually moves the needle for our clients.
Whether it’s dreaming up big campaign ideas, unlocking media opportunities, building influencer buzz, or crafting stories that stand out on social — no two days here are ever the same.
We’re based in Kingston upon Thames and work hybrid: three days in-office, two from home.
About the role
We're looking for an Account Executive to jump in and become a vital part of our sports team. You’ll be working across an exciting portfolio of projects, including leveraging padel, Olympic and golf sponsorships undertaken by the agency’s automotive clients and a mix of pure-play B2B and B2C sports clients.
You’ll be central to the team’s day-to-day rhythm: keeping things organised, supporting campaigns, writing killer copy, handling media, maximising sponsorship rights and juggling creative briefs. Think of this as the ideal launchpad for a comms and sponsorship career — fast-paced, full of variety, and with big-brand exposure from day one.
Ideal candidates will be passionate about the world of sport and have experience in
sports marketing, sponsorship activation, public relations, or brand communications.
What you'll be doing
- Support senior team members in delivering 12-month PR and sponsorship plans across multiple clients
- Help manage timelines, agendas, reports, and day-to-day logistics
- Build trusted relationships with clients and media
- Monitor media for breaking stories and trends
- Write news releases, features, blog content, social media posts and creative ideas
- Support in delivering events, stunts and brand activations
- Brief and coordinate suppliers (photo/video/events)
- Assist in compiling evaluation reports and budget tracking
- Keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes (because you love a well-organised folder)
- Help drive brainstorms and contribute bold, creative thinking
What we're looking for
- Organised, proactive, and detail-obsessed
- Strong writing skills with a flair for turning complex into clear
- A confident communicator who loves building relationships
- Hungry to learn and full of ideas
- A passion for sport
- A team player who thrives working with a portfolio of brands
Why work with us
As an employee owned business you become part of a bold, creative agency where your voice matters, your growth is nurtured, and your wellbeing is genuinely supported.
Including...
- Employee owned bonus schemes
- 28 days holiday
- Hybrid and flexible working
- £250 wellbeing allowance
- 4:30pm Friday finishes
- Personal and team social budgets
- Recognition awards
- Breakfast on office days
- Company-wide social events (legendary summer and Christmas parties)
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Dog-friendly office
- Ongoing training & development
Our values
We’re a dickhead-free zone: We’re a kind and compassionate bunch. We’re not about egos. It’s team first, and we want to work with like-minded people.
We take the initiative: Proactivity and curiosity make great communicators, which is why we’re always on the front foot.
We relish a challenge: Ground-breaking work isn’t easy. If it were, everyone would be doing it.
We take pride in nurturing talent: Show the application and drive, and we’ll support you every step of the way.
We want people to be themselves: Everyone is different. We believe you get the best out of people when they can be who they want to be.
We do cool shit: We get a kick out of doing stuff that gets noticed.
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Public Relations Account Executive - Sport in Kingston upon Thames employer: Performance Communications
At Performance Communications, we pride ourselves on being an employee-owned agency that fosters a vibrant and inclusive work culture in Kingston upon Thames. With a strong focus on personal growth and wellbeing, we offer a range of benefits including private healthcare, a generous holiday allowance, and flexible hybrid working arrangements. Join our passionate Auto Tech team and enjoy the opportunity to develop your skills while working on exciting campaigns for leading technology brands.
Contact Details:
Performance Communications Recruitment Team