Client Manager (Senior Account Manager)

Client Manager - Football, Sport & Partnerships

Salary: £35,000-£45,000
Location: London Hybrid
Contract: 12-month FTC

I'm partnering with a leading global football and fan engagement business to find a Client Manager to join their partnerships team on a 12-month FTC.

Sitting at the intersection of football, culture, content and brand partnerships, you'll manage the day-to-day delivery of campaigns for major global brands, ensuring brilliant work is delivered on time, on budget and to a high standard.

The Role

• Own day-to-day client relationships across assigned accounts and campaigns
• Manage campaigns and projects from briefing through to delivery
• Work closely with creative, strategy, media and commercial teams
• Manage timelines, budgets and overall quality of delivery
• Translate client needs into clear internal actions and briefs
• Identify potential account growth and upsell opportunities
• Support senior client leads across larger partnerships
• Mentor and support junior team members

What They're Looking For

• Experience in account management, client services or partnerships
• Strong experience delivering campaigns and managing clients
• Ideally experience within football, sport, sponsorship, media or creative agencies
• A strong understanding of sports partnerships and sponsorships
• Confident managing multiple stakeholders, timelines and budgets
• Commercial awareness and strong attention to detail
• Experience supporting or mentoring junior team members
• A genuine interest in football, sport and fan culture

This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who wants to work at the heart of football, culture and brand partnerships, delivering exciting work for major global brands.