Account Executive

50 Sport is a multi-award winning creative and social media agency in sponsorship and sport.

Our mission is to be the ultimate partner for rights holders and brands to win. We look to do that by building emotional connections through storytelling for a number of clients in sponsorship and sport.

Our partner roster includes; FIFA (incl. FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 Australia and New Zealand), Ferrari Formula One Team, DHL Express, The Football Association, England Football Learning, European Games, NBA, Qatar Airways, EPCR (Heineken and Challenge Cup), Celsius, Majesticks, The Ryder Cup, Arsenal, VGW, UBS and Wembley Stadium.

Due to several recent business wins and existing client demand, we are looking to bolster our growing team with an Account Executive in our Client Service team.

Key Responsibilities

The Account Executive serves as a vital link between our clients and the agency teams, supporting the smooth delivery of daily account tasks and helping foster strong client relationships.

They are responsible for ensuring client deliverables are met with accuracy and efficiency, managing essential project documents, and maintaining clear communication channels with both clients and the internal team.

They handle day-to-day activities for clients, which include organising meetings, preparing timing plans, estimates, and client contact reports. The Account Executive monitors project timelines and budgets, identifying and communicating any potential adjustments to ensure the highest quality of service and client satisfaction.

Reporting to the Account Manager, they play an integral role in the organisation of key account documents, including status sheets and meeting agendas. This position requires a proactive approach to account responsibilities, spotting opportunities to add value through small, everyday wins.

The Account Executive will actively maintain accurate records of meetings, decisions, and next steps, while escalating issues as needed to the Account Manager and Account Director.

The successful candidate is passionate about the sports industry, eager to build relationships within a fast-paced, collaborative agency environment and buy into the idea that, together, we can innovate and reimagine possibilities in sport.

What you’re excellent at:

• Building and maintaining strong client and internal relationships
• Managing multiple projects with attention to detail and adherence to deadlines
• Clear and concise communication
• Proactive and agile, able to respond to change and adjust quickly
• Strong attention to detail
• Collaborating effectively with both clients and internal teams
• Remaining organised, with strong time management skills and adaptability
• Understanding of marketing, advertising or social media content creation a bonus
• Positive, agile, and resilient in the face of challenges
• Enthusiasm for work on site at events, shoots and client offices

The role is for you, if:

• An independent and fast-moving agency environment excites you
• You fancy taking on the industry’s biggest sporting brands
• You’re hungry for an opportunity working on sport’s top brands and rights holders
• You have a passion for sport
• You love socially driven content, big, integrated campaigns and everything in between
• You have a healthy dose of positivity with great appreciation for the need to scenario plan
• You’re passionate about how our industry can positively affect change around sustainability and DE&I
• You believe in the potential of women’s sport

We recognise the importance and power of diversity within our business and, as such, we ensure that our people processes are fair, transparent and promote equality of opportunity for all candidates. We do not discriminate based upon the grounds of gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital status, age, race, colour, ethnic background, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, religion, religious or similar belief. Every individual will be treated with respect. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know.

Due to a high volume of applicants we may not be able to reply to everyone.