Account Executive, Operations, Sports Management – IMG
IMG

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 entertainment, sports and content company.

On behalf of more than 200 clients across sports and entertainment, IMG negotiates media rights and produces and arranges for distribution of sports and entertainment content to major global broadcasters and platforms. Our content originates from entertainment companies, major sports leagues, sporting events and more.

Key Accountabilities:

• Responsible for supporting multiple key accounts with a variety of tasks across the IMG Media sports portfolio to achieve the departments’ objective of creating best in class client servicing
• Work with multiple areas of the business on a day to day basis including – finance, legal, creative, strategy, production, distribution, Endeavor Analytics and others
• Work closely with the Heads of Sports Management to ensure key objectives are met
• To learn and develop expert-level operational skills across our key client portfolio to ensure all accounts are optimised to deliver against key business objectives
• Assist in the day to day management of tasks across a number of accounts – working with a variety of Account Managers, Directors and Vice Presidents
• Assist and track the role out of key initiatives within Sports Management team
• Work with commercial team to created sales collateral and market reports
• Assist with broadcaster liaison planning reports across key clients – pre and post event
• Attend meetings and create detailed notes to summarise and distribute internally and externally
• Learn and train users on the internal systems and tools – Stadium, Torch
• Assist in creation of key client presentations and documentation
• Develop clear and concise internal and external presentations/reports
• Support a wide range of departments and seniority within the company from shared services up to EVP level
• Attend events to support with a multitude of tasks
• You may also be required to carry out any other duties which are within the scope and purpose of the job

Required Knowledge and Experience:

• Knowledge of the media industry
• Ability to learn and closely follow business practices, resources and personnel within IMG Media
• Good commercial acumen
• Numerate and analytical in order to understand and interpret data
• Ability to present at all levels both internally and externally
• Experience achieving long-range objectives and implementing the strategies and actions to achieve them
• Experience of working in sports/entertainment media
• Very strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent relationship building and networking skills
• Excellent time management skills, ability to work calmly under pressure whilst meeting deadlines
• Team player and a self-starter
• Committed to client service excellence and quality business relationships
• Organisational skills that enable the individual to prioritise a varied work-load. 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

Working Conditions 

• This is a permanent position.
• The role is based in Chiswick Park, London.
• Working hours are 9:00 – 17:00, Monday to Friday.
• Occasional travel and weekend work may be required

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