Account Executive

Who We Are:

IMG is a global leader in sports, fashion, events and media. The company manages some of the world’s greatest athletes and fashion icons; owns and operates hundreds of live events annually; and is a leading independent producer and distributor of sports and entertainment media. IMG also specializes in licensing, sports training and league development. IMG is a subsidiary of Endeavor, a global sports and entertainment company.Endeavor is a global sports and entertainment company, home to many of the world’s most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events, and experiences. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation through entertainment agency WME; sports operations and advisory, event management, media production and distribution, and brand licensing through IMG; live event experiences and hospitality through On Location; full-service marketing through global cultural marketing agency 160over90; and sports data and technology through IMG ARENA and OpenBet. Endeavor is also the majority owner of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company comprising UFC and WWE.

The Sports Management team are looking for an Account Executive to support the Football team with a range of workflows e.g. account management, new business projects.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Liaise with multiple areas of the business on a day-to-day basis to support the Football media function, including Finance; Legal; Creative; Strategy; Sponsorship; Production; Technical Services; Analytics; Streaming; Digital; and others.
• Assist in the day-to-day management of football accounts.
• Conduct research for new business opportunities and renewals.
• Support on the creation of projection documents and business models for business development opportunities and renewals.
• Provide support on football media acquisition processes and responses to tender.
• Attend meetings and create detailed notes to summarise and distribute internally and externally.
• Assist in creation of key client presentations and documentation.
• Create sales materials and market reports to support the sales process for the Commercial team.
• Work closely with senior leadership to ensure key objectives are met.
• Learn and train users on the internal systems and tools.
• Attend events to support with a multitude of tasks.
• Complete the internal administration required to process new rights acquisitions and renewals.
• Other duties that are within the scope of the role may be required.

Knowledge and Experience

• Some experience in media rights acquisitions and project management
• Knowledge of the media industry
• Knowledge of the global football landscape
• Ability to learn and closely follow business practices, resources and personnel within IMG Media
• Experience or a strong interest within sports media industry is desirable

Skills & Abilities (Personal and Professional)

• Very strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build long lasting working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to self-direct and motivate and work with minimal supervision.
• A strong team player that is flexible dependent on business demand.
• Excellent time management skills, ability to work calmly under pressure whilst meeting deadlines.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritise. Priorities will often change to dictate focus of work – the candidate must have the ability to handle competing demands and last-minute changes effectively.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office software, including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams and PowerPoint.
• Numerate and analytical with the ability to understand and interpret data.
• Committed to client service excellence and fostering quality business relationships.
• A passion about football, sports, news and media would be desirable but not essential

Working Conditions

• This is a permanent position.
• This role will be based at Chiswick Park, with some flexibility on remote working as appropriate
• Working hours are 9:00 – 17:00, Monday to Friday
• May be required to attend (and travel to) locations, including other IMG buildings and meetings
• Unsocial hours may be required, as dictated by the demands of the business schedule
• Adapting to use of new systems and technology where appropriate Endeavor unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. We understand this can only be accomplished when we lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. As a global company that drives culture, we strive to reflect the world’s diverse voices. Endeavor is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.