Al-Haffar | AlHaffar – The Specialist in Job Search in United Arab Emirates
Account Manager- Sport, Entertainment & Cultural Partnerships
Main Responsibilities to include, but limited to:
Must be able to be present in the client’s Abu Dhabi office 3 days a week
Assisting Account Director with day-to-day operations of account
Campaign planning, research and idea generation
Effective management of sponsorship rights ensuring they are fully delivered, activated, and measured
Account administration, budget tracking and client reporting
Support Global and Local teams on best practise activation of the partnership
Event management and logistics including talent appearances, content shoots, internal engagement and VIP customer experiences
Client, stakeholder and supplier liaison
Monitoring latest trends in sport, digital and technology to drive forwards the account
Networking events and supporting with business development when required
Qualifications/Requirements
Must have agency or in-house experience
Sponsorship experience is preferable, including exposure to strategic decision making, campaign planning, communications, asset development and amplification, hospitality and event management
Experience of managing experiential / on the ground activations preferred
Global experience liaising with markets and International partners is advantageous
Strong interpersonal skills and best in class client servicing, account handling and project management
Must have an organised and detail-oriented approach with the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
Team player with the ability to work autonomously
Account Director- Sport, Entertainment & Cultural Partnerships
Qualifications/Requirements
Must have significant agency or in-house experience at a client/campaign lead level.
Strong interpersonal skills and best in class client servicing, account handling and project management.
Experience leading 360 global brand partnership campaigns.
A natural communicator with the ability to build relationships at every level with ease.
Demonstrable exposure to strategic decision making, campaign planning, communications, asset development and amplification and event management is vital.
A keen interest / experience in sport is advantageous but not critical.
Experience liaising with and managing partnerships in the UAE alongside local market teams.
Must have an organised and detail-oriented approach with the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines, juggling multiple projects simultaneously.
Team player that loves to collaborate but with the ability to work autonomously.
Creative flair with a passion for ideas and innovative thinking.
Confident presentation skills, verbal and written with a strong attention to detail.
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- Open the application link
- Browse the available jobs and select the one that suits you.
- Click on "Apply Now" and enter the required information.
- Ensure that your details are entered correctly, then click "Submit".