Account Manager (UK)

About Us

Powered by one of the largest global newsrooms in sports media, The Athletic brings sports fans the most comprehensive stories about the teams, sports and athletes they love. The Athletic’s newsroom of 450+ full-time staff delivers in-depth coverage of hundreds of professional and college teams across more than 47 North American markets and all 20 football clubs in the English Premier League, as well as many Championship clubs.

About the Role

We are seeking a driven, enthusiastic Account Manager to join our London Commercial team for a 12-month Fixed-Term Contract. In this role, you will be the linchpin between our brand partners and our internal teams. You will support the sales team in responding to briefs/proactive pitches, executing high-value integrated campaigns, while maintaining exceptional relationships with key UK and EMEA media agencies and brands.

Responsibilities

• Client Retention: Manage campaigns and relationships with UK and EMEA-based brand partners and media agencies. Provide a high level of customer service, preempting client needs and responding in a timely manner.
• Project Management: Oversee the delivery of bespoke content partnerships, ensuring all elements are delivered on time and to a high standard. Learn our business and the end-to-end ad sales process.
• Reporting & Insights: Monitor campaign pacing and performance; deliver monthly and end-of-campaign reports using internal data tools. Use internal tools and documents to help source campaign insights for the Sales Managers. Supporting monthly billing and invoicing processes where applicable.
• Collaboration: Work with strategy, planning and adops teams to ensure a smooth RFP process and campaign delivery once sold. Work closely with the Editorial and Creative teams to ensure campaigns are presented and delivered on time and to a high standard.
• Commercial Growth: Identify opportunities for campaign extensions and assist the Sales team in securing renewals. Building media plans, ad schedules, and collateral for pitches and RFP responses.

Requirements

• Experience: Proven track record in Account Management within the UK media landscape. 1-3 years of account management or sales experience.
• Passion for Sport: A solid understanding of the sports industry is highly desirable.
• Detail-Oriented: Ability to manage multiple high-value campaigns simultaneously without losing sight of the details. Eager to learn with the ability to improve on existing processes.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills with excellent written and verbal communication skills. You are good at working independently but enjoy being part of a team.

The Athletic offers unique perks and benefits to all full-time employees based on their country of residence. Our UK benefits packages offer benefits and perks, competitive to the local market.

The Athletic Media Company is an equal opportunity employer and enthusiastically encourages people from all backgrounds and experiences to apply. The Athletic will consider all applicants without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.