Strategist

Based ineither London orAltrincham Cheshire

WHO WE ARE...

SPORTFIVE is a global agency working across sponsorships advertising talentactivationand hospitality within sports. Globally we have over 1200 employees who strategically and creatively connect brands rights-holders mediaplatformsand fans across Football F1 NFL NBA Golf Esports Olympics and more.

Whether its supporting Premier League football clubs to secure their next front of shirt sponsor curating deals for brands to showcase their advertising during games televised to millions across the world or representing the best talent in our industry connecting sports organisations to incredible brands and partners is at the heart of heart we do.

Having been voted theNo.1 most attractive sports marketing agencyto work for three consecutive years as well as featuring in theSunday Times Best Places to Workwereincredibly proud of our culture and the people that help to nurture it. If you want to help shape the future of the sports industry then we want to hear from you.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strategic advisory for brands entering sports sponsorship or evolving their partnership portfolios across sports and entertainment

• Development of data-informed sponsorship strategies and partnership platforms that address brand and businessobjectivesidentifyingthe right propertiesecosystemsand activation territories

• Leading end-to-end brand advisory projects by translating business and marketingobjectivesinto impactful sports sponsorship strategies and coordinating cross-functional teams across Global Advisory Creative Brand ConsultingSalesand Business Development

• Identifyingevaluatingand engaging with rights holders supporting partnership negotiations and building strong relationships throughout the sponsorship development process

• Translating business and marketingobjectivesinto impactful sports sponsorship strategies by combining strategic thinking with a hands-on approach to concept development and client storytelling

• Structuring complex client challenges and managing international projects while collaborating closely with colleagues across Global Advisory Creative Brand Consulting Business DevelopmentSalesand our international market teams aligning diverse stakeholder perspectives

• Developing creative approaches for brands in close collaboration with internal creative teams and helping bring future partnership concepts to life

• Leading strategic workstreams and ensuring high-quality delivery across sponsorship strategy platformevaluationand brand platform development

• Presenting strategic recommendations and advising senior stakeholders and C-level decision-makers across international brands

• Driving proposal processes end-to-end including scopingstorytellingand the development of compelling client presentations

WHAT YOULL BRING

• University degree in business marketing sports managementcommunicationsor a comparable field

• 8 years of experience in brand strategy sponsorship consulting marketing consulting or creative strategy gained either on the brand side or within an agency or consultancy environment; experience in sports business is a plus

• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to turn complex challenges into clear and actionable recommendations

• Ability to combine analytical thinking with creativity to develop compelling partnership narratives and brand platforms

• Strong understanding of brand marketing and sponsorship with the ability to translate business and marketingobjectivesinto effective sports marketing strategies

• Hands-on mindset with the ability to independently develop strategic concepts structure presentations and translate ideas into compelling client deliverables

• Experience with consumer insights marketintelligenceand audience research; familiarity with media and sponsorship data is an advantage

• Excellent storytellingpresentationand stakeholder management skills with confidence leading client presentationsworkshopsand pitches for senior and C-level stakeholders

• Proven experience leading complex projects and managing diverse internal and external stakeholders across cross-functional and international environments

• Excellent communication skills in English; German is an advantagebut not essential

Dontfit all the criteriaDontworry! Our job adverts give you a flavour of what you can expect in the role but youdonthave to tick every box. We put a lot of focus on the importance of developing our people so if you thinkyoudbe a great fit for us then hit apply.

WHAT YOULL GET FROM US...

As well as the opportunity to join an organisation that invests in and rewards its staff provides an enjoyable working environment and offers genuine responsibility and scope to shape a role and add real valueyoullalso get...

• 25 daysannual leave anadditionalgifted day over the Christmas period

• Full Vitality health cover including dentalopticaland mental health support

• Enhanced family leave entitlements

• Salary sacrifice pension scheme

• Electric car scheme

• Cycle to work scheme

• Hybrid flexible working model

• A day off for moving houseor getting married

• Regular social events such as summer and Christmas parties

• Life assurance at x4 annual salary

• Employee AssistanceProgramme

THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS...

If your CV and cover letter match whatwerelooking forwellbe in touch to invite you to the next stage. Depending on the role the first interview may take place via Microsoft Teams or through our video interview platform.

If you are unsuccessful at the application stagewelllet you know by email.

We want every candidate to have the chance to perform at their best. If you wouldbenefitfrom any adjustments during the recruitment process please let your HR contact know or reach out confidentially atso we can support you.

SPORTFIVE are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We believe that different perspectives and experiences are the key to success. Our goal is to create an authentic and attractive work environment where everyone feels valued with a sense of belonging and encouraged to shape the future of the sports industry.

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1