Account Manager

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• Sports, Fashion and Entertainment Industry
• Melbourne Based
• Permanent Role

IMG is a global leader in talent representation, sports, events, media and fashion, operating in more than 30 countries. The company represents and manages some of the world’s greatest sports & entertainment figures and fashion icons; stages thousands of live events and branded entertainment experiences annually; and is the world’s largest independent producer and distributor of sports media. IMG also specializes in sports training; league development; and marketing, media and licensing for talent, brands, sports organisations and collegiate institutions.

In 2014, IMG was acquired by WME, the world’s leading entertainment and media agency. As part of the Endeavor network, the companies offer an unparalleled client roster; strategic partnerships with sponsors and brands; and marquee assets across sports, entertainment, events, music and fashion.

IMG's competitive spirit extends beyond the negotiating table, with a drive and dedication to excellence that positions them as the market leader in their industry.  Its people have the expertise, track record and relationships necessary to build communication programs that deliver outstanding results for its business partners.

IMG is seeking an outstanding Account Manager to become part of its Events team based in IMG’s Melbourne office. The main functions of this position is account management and implementation of the IMG Events, Partnership portfolio. The role will be responsible for overseeing client and sponsorship servicing for all events in Melbourne including but not limited to The Melbourne Marathon, The Great Ocean Road Running Festival, Tough Mudder, The Color Run and The Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show.

You will primarily be responsible for:

• End to end management of the event’s premium Sponsorship Portfolio.
• Managing relationships with all sponsors from start to finish ensuring sponsors are provided with all benefits contracted.
• Co-ordinate, plan and deliver Sponsor workshops / forums where applicable
• Liaise with industry stakeholders as required/directed such as Athletics Australia/Victoria, NGIV, Landscape Victoria and Flowers Victoria.
• Working with the Marketing team to activate each sponsor’s pre-event marketing deliverables, including digital campaigns, consumer competitions and retail promotions
• Working closely with the Operation’s team to manage each sponsor’s at-event deliverables, including remote builds and integrated onsite activity
• Working with sponsors and clients to unlock brand led marketing initiatives

You will be client facing and have extensive experience in Account Management specifically with event sponsorship &/or brand activations. You will have an ability to demonstrate and provide examples from previous sponsor servicing experience desirable as well as experience in Experiential Activations, Events and Sponsorship Account Management. You will hold a tertiary qualification in events/business/marketing.

This role provides the opportunity to grow within the Endeavor network and share in the future success of this dynamic, global operation.

If you are interested in this position, please click the 'apply for this job' button and send us a copy of your Cover Letter and CV. Only successful applicants will be contacted.

Please note, you must have the right to work in Australia to apply.