Senior Manager, Partnership Activation – Formula E

Location: London, UK

Overview:

Role: Senior Manager – Partnership Activation
Status: Full Time Employee 
Band: 3 (Senior Manager)

Formula E

Formula E is a new FIA single-seater championship and the world’s first fully-electric racing series. The inaugural season kick-started in Beijing in September 2014 and run until June 2015, competing in 10 of the world’s leading cities including Miami, Berlin and London. A total of 10 teams, each with two drivers, race on temporary city-centre circuits creating a unique and exciting series designed to appeal to a new generation of motorsport fans. The highly anticipated season 2 starts on October 24 in Beijing and will once again deliver 11 races in 10 international markets.

Working at Formula E:

At Formula E we have created an environment that supports our colleagues to perform at their best. We are innovative, curious and we love the world we live in which is why we value sustainability. We believe that work should be fun and whilst we are passionate about delivery we are one team and supporting each other is key to our success.

Your role:

Senior Manager – Partnership Activation will lead the operational delivery of the activation team to deliver against partner contracts in order to drive creative, revenue generating and activation excellence at all races.  This role will be a key member of the activation team and will focus on driving world class activation and service by supporting the strategic partner plans in delivery and reporting. Using experience in operational delivery the Senior Manager will focus on operational efficiencies (both on and off site) and drive multi partner engagement. This role will also support in the retention and growth of all levels of partnerships.

Responsibilities and role:

This is a full time position for a motorsport company based in central London.

This will involve: 
– Deliver relevant partner contracted rights across all races – focused on commercial opportunities and delivering activation excellence.
– Generate focused and deliverable activation plans for relevant partners across the season which hits partner and business KPIs
– Deliver on set KPIs for partner by monitoring and reporting through the research programme
– Working with the sales team to aid in the integration of new partnerships – being solution led and driving forward creative activations as part of the induction process to drive activation engagement
– Integrating new partnerships across the whole business 
– Deliver analytical season reviews, race reviews and annual summaries for all partners
– Mentoring of junior team in processes of world class partnership activation 
– Maintain strong communications with the team members and other departments

Desired skills and experiences:
– Senior Partnership Activation manager needs to have solid operational experience in delivering world class activations
– Dynamic and impressive presentation skills with an ability to create strong relationships
– You will have a consultative and collaborative working style with the determination, enthusiasm and set a clear path for success. You will have high expectations levels for detail and quality and seek continuous improvement personally.
– You will demonstrate energy and enthusiasm which encourages others to be the same. You will implement work methods which drive results through co-operation.
– You will have most recently been operating within an operational role in the sports/entertainment industry and will be recognised as a top-performer. You will have experience of working at an international level, which may include being based overseas.
– A demonstrated passion for information and business intelligence
– Strong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple projects
– Excellent analytical skills with strong attention to detail
– Proven track record of effectively interfacing with cross-functional departments 
– Enjoy the prospect of working in a busy office with multiple activities ongoing
– Fluent in English with at least a business working capability for 1 more languages

Nice to have:
– Degree in business or sport related subject
– Second language

To apply please email a copy of your CV to HR@fiaformulae.com