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About Us
M&C Saatchi Sport & Entertainment is a creative leader in the passion marketing sector, we connect brands to a diverse range of consumers through the things they love. We deliver award-winning campaigns for a number of leading brands globally, regionally and within individual markets.
M&C Saatchi Sport & Entertainment is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive working environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants who meet the specific requirements will receive consideration for employment without regard to background or protected characteristic, under the Equality Act 2010. We celebrate difference in the broadest sense; rooted in our belief that diversity of thought is a creative necessity.
The Role:
As an Account Executive on the sport team, you provide a strong foundation for your account team ensuring that campaigns are run as efficiently and professionally as possible.
You are the key support on the account, responsible for assisting the AM’s and AD’s throughout daily tasks. You have a proactive and diligent approach.
Key Responsibilities:
• Day-to-day tasks and support of Account Managers and Account Directors
• Preparation for all client meetings, whether in person or via video conference –
preparing reports, agendas and taking meeting notes
• Eagerness to learn and to better skills
• Being proactive and showing of initiative
• Being genuinely passionate about sport and the marketing industry
• Being keen to learn about the earned communications industry and delivering PR, sponsorship and experiential
Requirements:
Approach:
• A dedicated, positive and enthusiastic team member
• Proactive in supporting more senior members of the team and have a sense
of responsibility and accountability for your work
• Immerse yourself in your accounts, showing a keenness to learn and a passion for the
business
• Go above and beyond to demonstrate your commitment to your accounts and to
push yourself towards new achievements
Administrative Work:
• Take ownership of essential administrative tasks and deliver them to a high standard
• Take initiative with managing the day-to-day team administration (e.g. status
docs printed before calls, all docs from clients saved on the system, meeting
rooms booked etc.)
• Take responsibility for managing regular account tasks (e.g. reporting,
coverage documents, status reports, ensuring folders are kept well organised etc.)
Creativity and Industry Insight:
• Offer ideas and contribute to brainstorms – show interest and proactivity
• Become immersed in the competitor landscape and creative industry, developing a
broad knowledge of the industry outside of your specialism
• Keep your team updated with any brand activity, creative executions, media news
and related topics
Marketing and PR:
• Understanding of the role that PR plays for your client’s business and what our
deliverables are as an agency
• Accountability for your role within the team structure and understanding what your
responsibilities to the client are
Media Management:
• Have a strong knowledge of media, especially in relation to the specific needs of
your client, and be aware of the importance that media plays in the role of a PR
agency
• Build relationships with key media and develop an extensive contacts book
• Drive editorial coverage and opportunities
• Continually monitor media for all client coverage and articles of interest
• Have a thorough approach to coverage from initial sell in to final delivery
• Take pride in reporting and presenting media coverage
• Manage all media related documents e.g. ring round updates, media lists,
forthcoming coverage etc.
Social and Digital:
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of social media platforms and the digital
landscape
• Develop an understanding of emerging technology and its potential use in marketing
• Monitor both client and competitor channels on a regular basis
• Conduct research for client or new business campaigns where appropriate
• Manage the reporting process
Campaign Execution:
• Support your AM’s and AD’s by undertaking essential everyday tasks and
responsibilities
• Become experienced in producing essential event and campaign documents
alongside your AM’s
• Approach practical tasks with a ‘make it happen’ attitude and explore all routes to
deliver requests from your team
• Manage status reports and ensure that they are completed in a regular and timely
fashion
Client Services:
• Show genuine interest in your clients’ business
• Respond promptly to client requests – keep the client informed if there is going to be
a delay
• Flag anything that may be of interest to your client – competitor activity, news
relating to brand ambassadors, media insights etc.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
• Demonstrative knowledge of the moral and business imperatives that drive DEI
• Act as an ally to promote inclusive behaviours and support the work of the employee
led networks
• Act with empathy & sensitivity to all colleagues & stakeholders, irrespective of cultural background or protected characteristic, (Equality Act 2010
To apply, visit our careers page: https://careers.mcsaatchi.com/jobs/1497505-sport-account-executive
About Us
M&C Saatchi Sport & Entertainment is a creative leader in the passion marketing sector, we connect brands to a diverse range of consumers through the things they love. We deliver award-winning campaigns for a number of leading brands globally, regionally and within individual markets.
M&C Saatchi Sport & Entertainment is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive working environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants who meet the specific requirements will receive consideration for employment without regard to background or protected characteristic, under the Equality Act 2010. We celebrate difference in the broadest sense; rooted in our belief that diversity of thought is a creative necessity.
The Role:
As an Account Director in our team, you are responsible for the efficient day-to-day management of key accounts within the business. You will have a robust, integrated skillset and breadth of knowledge that extends into the wider marketing sphere, covering PR, partnerships, sponsorship, digital, experiential and influencer engagement.
You are the central component in the team, ensuring the smooth running of all campaigns, leading client, rights-holder and partner communications. You display strong skills in managing your teams from Business Directors to Account Managers and Account Executives, as well as other internal teams including creative, production and design.
You will have great enthusiasm for the sports & entertainment worlds, with a passion not only for sport, but the culture surrounding it, as well as music and arts.
Key Responsibilities
General:
Leading the day-to-day account and client teams
Being the main point of contact for all clients – owning relationships with them is important
Leading on campaigns from planning to delivery with team members – you will also have a role to play in strategic planning and creative idea generation
Immersing yourself in the client’s business and objectives
Leading all budget management on the account including budget estimates, tracking / monitoring, and reconciliation
Campaign Execution:
Leading on the delivery of effective campaigns through to activation and evaluation
Ensuring campaign activations are delivered on time and within budget
Ensuring campaigns are delivered best-in-class and stay true to strategy and creative
Providing client counsel and delivering creative solutions
Developing talent recommendations, negotiating, and contracting where applicable
Tracking and delivering activity and partnership to agreed KPIs
PR & Comms:
Advising on earned communications outputs to the client and messaging across PR, social and sponsorship assets
Development of campaign platform and key messaging
Strong knowledge of media and social media communications outputs, especially in relation to the specific needs of your client
Building and maintaining quality relationships with key media across all relevant clients
Managing and driving rich editorial opportunities including exclusives, interviews and features
Continually monitoring media for all client coverage and articles of interest
Team Management:
Motivating teams to deliver best in class work
Lead internal meetings, assigning day-to-day account tasks and ensuring delivering to deadlines
Resource projects accordingly with clear roles and responsibilities without overservicing
Ensure teams follow processes
An approachable source of knowledge for your team members, providing sound advice and direction
Requirements:
Enthusiasm for the job and passion for your work
6-8 years of Account / Client management experience in earned communications agency
Strong written and verbal presentation skills with a knowledge of storytelling
Experience in talent management and contracting
Understanding of brand and rights holder partnerships, and experience in delivering contracted assets
Deep understanding of the sport and entertainment landscape and trends
Experience in managing team members to deliver campaigns and projects
Positive-attitude, proactive and solutions driven
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I).
Demonstrative knowledge of the moral and business imperatives that drive DE&I
Act as an ally to promote inclusive behaviours and support the work of the employee led networks
Act with empathy & sensitivity to all colleagues & stakeholders, irrespective of cultural background or protected characteristic, (Equality Act 2010)
To apply, visit our careers page: https://careers.mcsaatchi.com/jobs/1434572-account-director
M&C Saatchi Sport and Entertainment are committed to creating diverse, equitable and inclusive working environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants who meet the specific requirements will receive consideration for employment without regard to background or protected characteristic, under the Equality Act 2010.
We celebrate difference in the broadest sense; rooted in our belief that diversity of thought is a creative necessity.
THE TEAM
Job description: Midweight Creative Team
We need a creative team to come in and assist the agency in producing outstanding creative work across some of the best briefs in the industry.
Concepting
Craft & Delivery
Creative Culture
Key responsibilities
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
To apply, visit our careers page: https://careers.mcsaatchi.com/jobs/1333695-midweight-creative-team
We’re looking for a game-changing Account Director with strong PR, lifestyle and fashion experience to join M&C Saatchi Fabric. As part of the Lifestyle team, this is an exciting opportunity to join a growing award-winning agency. The role is based in London on a hybrid working basis.
About Us
M&C Saatchi Group is a creative federation of companies who navigate, create and lead meaningful change for clients. Across five specialist divisions connected through people, culture, data, technology and creativity, M&C Saatchi Group aims to unlock new value for clients and leave a positive impact on the world.
M&C Saatchi Group’s work is informed by two core principles – Brutal Simplicity of Thought and Diversity of Thought. Together they guide how problem are solved and integrated specialist teams are built. Headquartered in London, M&C Saatchi Group have circa 2,500 employees globally of which 720 employees are UK based, and operations spanning 23 countries with major hubs in the UK, Europe, Middle East & Africa, Asia and Australia.
M&C Saatchi Group is entering a new era with new strategic priority – to work in a more connected way. Across all businesses within the UK Group and globally, M&C Saatchi Group seeks to optimise talent, infrastructure, systems and processes and leverage the benefits of being a global company with a collective vision.
About M&C Saatchi Fabric
M&C Saatchi Fabric are a creative communications agency working with some of the world’s biggest brands developing campaigns that are at the cutting edge of culture. Clients include adidas, Reebok, Coca-Cola and Bowers & Wilkins. The agency are looking for and experienced AD to join the growing team.
About the Role:
We’re looking to hire a new Account Director to lead on a number of exciting accounts. As an Account Director in Fabric, you’ll be responsible for leading your team and providing direction and council to both the team and client. You’ll be involved with and responsible for developing successful creative campaigns which achieve the client’s strategic objectives and ensuring that work is completed to the highest possible standard. We like to push the envelope. As Account Director you also play a key role in the wider business and should have commercial awareness and an understanding of company business and financial objectives.
About You:
M&C Saatchi Fabric is growing, and we’d like you to be a part of this growth. We are looking to hire an Account Director who is innovative in their thinking, engaging, creative, and financially savvy with the following experience and knowledge:
About the Role:
Client Relationships:
You’ll maintain regular communication with clients to establish a relationship of trust, ensuring that you are viewed as a source of sound strategic, creative and operational advice.
Consulting:
You will foster and maintain client relationships and ensure that all work delivered to your clients is of an exceptional standard.
You’ll provide sound strategic counsel using experience, insight and professional opinion to shape an informed point of view.
You will be proactive in identifying solutions to problems that arise as campaigns develop, and in pre-empting potential considerations
Strategy, Creativity and Planning:
Play a central role in developing creative campaigns that achieve and exceed the client’s strategic objectives.
Be responsible for the development of responses to briefs from existing clients and, where relevant, to new business briefs.
Ensure briefs are fully analysed/interrogated and develop an efficient creative brainstorming process, resulting in first class creative solutions.
Produce standout written plans, demonstrating good storytelling, strong written skills and the ability to effectively position an idea to the client. Ensure that both content and look and feel are of a high standard.
Work with senior staff to ensure that all agency responses are creative and meet the client’s strategic objectives.
Team management /Leadership:
Manage team members on a day-to-day basis to ensure effective account handling. Provide clear briefs and time frames to team members for all working tasks.
Give clear guidance, direction and feedback to your team to ensure they are aware of what they need to deliver and when.
Encourage proactivity from all team members.
Build a strong framework to ensue you are managing your team effectively, implementing regular team catch ups and reporting systems.
Manage upwards and flag any issue to senior management.
Oversee servicing responsibilities, ensuring the correct resourcing for each account
Campaign Delivery:
Lead campaign execution, ensuring first class delivery and success against objectives
Be responsible for the briefing of junior staff, delegating and assigning specific roles against campaign tasks and deliverables
Empower junior staff to take ownership of specific campaign elements to further their development and increase client exposure to the whole team
Lead regular internal and external update and review meetings and conference calls
Be responsible for quality control on every element of agency output
Marketing and PR:
Ensure that successful PR output is at the heart of all client work
Display a sophisticated understanding of how PR enables clients to achieve their business objectives and provide competent counsel against their commercial deliverables
Media Management:
Have a strong knowledge of media be able to offer your team and client council on the media landscape and fully understand media’s needs and requirements
Maintain strong relationships with key high level media across all relevant clients
Manage your team to ensure they are delivering rich editorial opportunities
Be aware of all client coverage and articles of interest, as informed by more junior members of the team
Be aware of any coverage issues your team may face ahead of it becoming an issue with your client and deliver effective solutions
Social Media:
Work with the Digital Director to define relevant client strategy based on brief and objectives
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the social media / digital media landscape – in particular in relation to your client’s digital presence and objectives
Incorporate relevant digital mechanics / strategy into client responses
Help to manage the cross-agency structure (where relevant) understanding where we fit into it from a digital perspective
Develop an understanding of emerging technology and its potential uses in marketing. Use these insights to sell new ideas to the client
Provide strategic counsel to the client based on their social objectives and competitor activity
Proof and approve content for social media created by your team
Proof and approve social media reports and ensure insights and recommendations identified fit with the broader strategy
Budgeting and Finance:
Be responsible for financials
Working with senior colleagues over fee and activity budgets
Understand impact of staff cost on the profitability of accounts and manage resource accordingly
Business Development:
Be involved in new business development including identification/pursuit of leads and leading pitch processes
Identify opportunities for external company marketing and PR
Commercial Awareness:
Have commercial awareness, understand, and contribute to the achievement of wider company business objectives
Approach work with overall profitability for the business in mind
Actively seek and develop new business opportunities
Maintain good business practice on behalf of the company towards clients and suppliers
Account Administration
Oversee AM and AEs delivery of day-to-day account tasks, ensuring that all client- facing work is completed to deadline and is of an appropriate standard
Lead meetings (both internal and client facing) ensuring that they are constructive and efficient
Financial Effectiveness:
Responsibility for ensuring that budgets are correct and are effectively managed
Production of accurate forecast of work for fee breakdown
Ensure client fees invoices are raised promptly after they are signed off
Ensure all client and supplier POs are managed in an efficient manner
What we offer
For the right candidate, we will offer a competitive salary and benefits package which includes 1 day off for your birthday, private healthcare, employer contributory pension, life assurance and income protection. We also offer a host of benefits that support wellbeing including subsided gym membership and 11: counselling, whilst our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion sees us offer learning opportunities around DE&I, targeted mentoring programmes and the opportunity to participate in a number of active Employee Led Networks and associated events. Finally, this role will have a vibrant development offer that sets it up for success.
The M&C Saatchi Group UK has pledged its commitment to create a company that values difference, with an inclusive culture brought to life through equity with an 18-month roadmap of business-wide activity across people, culture, industry and society. As part of this, M&C Saatchi Group continues to be an Equal Opportunity Employer which does not and shall not discriminate, celebrates diversity and bases all hiring and promotion decisions solely on merit, without regard for any personal characteristics.
Your information will be kept confidential according to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
About M&C Saatchi Group
M&C Saatchi Group is a creative federation of companies who navigate, create, and lead meaningful change for clients. Across five specialist divisions connected through people, culture, data, technology and creativity, M&C Saatchi Group aims to unlock new value for clients and leave a positive impact on the world.
M&C Saatchi Group’s work is informed by two core principles – Brutal Simplicity of Thought and Diversity of Thought. Together they guide how problems are solved and integrated specialist teams are built. Headquartered in London, M&C Saatchi Group have circa 2,500 employees globally of which 720 employees are UK based. Our operations span 23 countries with major hubs in the UK, Europe, Middle East & Africa, Asia and Australia.
M&C Saatchi Group is entering a new era with a new strategic priority – to work in a more connected way. Across all businesses within the UK Group and globally, M&C Saatchi Group seeks to optimise talent, infrastructure, systems and processes and leverage the benefits of being a global company with a collective vision.
About Us
M&C Saatchi Sport & Entertainment is an 80-person strong creative communications agency specialising in brand and sponsorship exploitation in the world of sport and entertainment.
We help make brands more culturally relevant by connecting them to consumers through the things they love – their passions.
We are a discipline neutral agency with the ability to create campaigns across the spectrum of content creation, ATL, experiential, PR, influencer marketing and much more.
Our account teams are made up of film, music, brand, sport, and events specialists.
We also have a dedicated lifestyle & culture offer called M&C Saatchi Fabric.
Majority of our clients are retained and include the likes of Coca-Cola, adidas, Barclays, Heineken, VMO2, Kia, Ballantine’s, Dettol, The FA and many more.
Since the company was re-launched in 2004, it has been named Sport Agency of the Year six times in, won two Sponsorship Agency of Year Awards from Marketing magazine, and also named Specialist Agency of the Year twice by PR Week. In 2018 it was also named Best Place to Work by Campaign magazine.
M&C Saatchi Sport & Entertainment is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive working environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants who meet the specific requirements will receive consideration for employment without regard to background or protected characteristic, under the Equality Act 2010. We celebrate difference in the broadest sense; rooted in our belief that diversity of thought is a creative necessity.
About The Role
We are looking for a Senior Strategist with outstanding potential to help support our expanding strategy offer, support our new business drive and push our creative work forward. The perfect candidate will have an inquisitive personality demonstrated by an insatiable curiosity for everything from music to sport, technology to social trends and beyond.
Essentially everything that informs and shapes consumer culture.
This will be matched by an analytical approach to problem-solving that manifests itself in a desire to seek out innovative solutions to complex problems. Our clients need strategies that help guide execution and output, not just lovely PowerPoints, so we need a strategist comfortable rolling their sleeves up and inspiring teams on how to bring ideas to life and then staying close to and shaping the work all the way through the process.
Reporting into the Head of Strategy they will work across a blue-chip client list and a multitude of sectors, geographies and disciplines. These include Coca-Cola, Barclays, Barclaycard, Reebok, Ballantine’s, adidas, Heineken, Virgin Media O2 and many more. The role offers a rare opportunity to work on a diverse range of briefs across sport, lifestyle and entertainment.
Working alongside senior account handlers & the management team, you will be responsible for:
A typical day could include but will almost certainly not be limited to…
About You?
The ideal candidate will have
What We Offer
For the right candidate, we will offer a competitive salary and benefits package with 25 days holiday with a day off for your birthday, private healthcare, employer contributory pension, life assurance and income protection. We also offer a host of benefits that support wellbeing including subsided gym membership, whilst our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion sees us offer learning opportunities around DE&I, targeted mentoring programmes and the opportunity to participate in a number of active Employee Led Networks and associated events. Finally, this role will be supported with all the necessary personal development required to set someone up for success.
The M&C Saatchi Group UK has pledged its commitment to create a company that values difference, with an inclusive culture brought to life through equity with an 18-month roadmap of business-wide activity across people, culture, industry and society. As part of this, M&C Saatchi Group continues to be an Equal Opportunity Employer which does not and shall not discriminate, celebrates diversity and bases all hiring and promotion decisions solely on merit, without regard for any personal characteristics.
All employee information is kept confidential according to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
M&C Saatchi – Sport and Entertainment are committed to creating diverse, equitable and inclusive working environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants who meet the specific requirements will receive consideration for employment without regard to background or protected characteristic, under the Equality Act 2010. We celebrate difference in the broadest sense; rooted in our belief that diversity of thought is a creative necessity.
Are you a creative team looking to push the envelope and create the very best work, whilst learning from some of the most highly awarded talent in the passion marketing industry? If so, we are currently offering 3-month full time fixed term contracts to creative placements, starting immediately!
About M&C Saatchi Group
M&C Saatchi Group is a creative federation of companies who navigate, create, and lead meaningful change for clients. Across five specialist divisions connected through people, culture, data, technology and creativity, M&C Saatchi Group aims to unlock new value for clients and leave a positive impact on the world.
M&C Saatchi Group’s work is informed by two core principles – Brutal Simplicity of Thought and Diversity of Thought. Together they guide how problems are solved and integrated specialist teams are built. Headquartered in London, M&C Saatchi Group have circa 2,500 employees globally of which 720 employees are UK based. Our operations span 23 countries with major hubs in the UK, Europe, Middle East & Africa, Asia and Australia.
M&C Saatchi Group is entering a new era with a new strategic priority – to work in a more connected way. Across all businesses within the UK Group and globally, M&C Saatchi Group seeks to optimise talent, infrastructure, systems and processes and leverage the benefits of being a global company with a collective vision.
About Us
M&C Saatchi Sport & Entertainment is a creative leader in the passion marketing sector, we connect brands to a diverse range of consumers through the things they love.
Here we’re all creatives, not just a company with a creative department so if you’re looking for a super collaborative environment where everyone has a voice, you’re in the right place.
The creative standards here are high and we’re always pushing ourselves to create work that is more effective, inclusive, awarded for the super juicy briefs from the top brands in the Sport & Entertainment world.
We believe that this is the best time ever to be a creative because we are now limitless. The work we create goes from a TV commercial, live experiences, all the way to an interactive innovation that will positively impact millions of lives. Smart people, technology, data and storytelling are incredible ingredients that help us create work that makes positive changes in society, shape culture, inspire people to be better and build brands.
We’re not an advertising agency, we’re a passions agency. And passion is a much more powerful and fruitful space for brands and creatives to be in.
M&C Saatchi Sports & Entertainment is an environment where people come to do the best work of their lives. A place with the power of diversity, talent and a safe space to bring to life the most provocative ideas that will create the most talked about brands in the world.
Job description: Creative Placement Team
About the Role
M&C Saatchi Sport & Entertainment is a creative leader in the passion marketing sector, we connect brands to a diverse range of consumers through the things they love.
Here we’re all creatives, not just a company with a creative department so if you’re looking for a super collaborative environment where everyone has a voice, you’re in the right place.
The creative standards here are high and we’re always pushing ourselves to create work that is more effective, inclusive, awarded for the super juicy briefs from the top brands in the Sport & Entertainment world.
About You
What Are We Looking For?
We are looking for a placement creative team who think ideas first not format first.
As a Placement team you’ll be working side-by-side with some of the very best talent in the industry, assisting the agency in creating and producing outstanding creative work across some of the best briefs in the industry. Here you’ll receive mentorship, training and exposure to best-in-class ideas that pushes boundaries and sets new standards.
We operate a fluid team across our London & Amsterdam offices and this role will cover both offices and will be based in the UK.
If you have fresh thinking and love ideas, this is the right place for you.
WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?
Concepting
The team will take on briefs from across our client base and across multiple channels, working to create innovative and impactful ideas for our clients collaborating with strategists, account, designers, editors’ animators and other creatives. These can be a mix of big stand out creative ideas and platforms, as well as tactical briefs and pitch work.
Craft & Delivery
Ensuring ideas stay brilliant from page to reality and making sure you’ll have opportunity to learn the whole process by remaining involved in productions and ensuring our creative work is executed brilliantly. This will involve working closely with the design, account, experiential and production teams.
Creative Culture
We are a creative company, so the team will be assisted by all member of the team to support them to get to the best ideas, working closely with account, studio and production teams to bring creative ideas to fruition.
Indispensable qualities
. Passion for sport and/or entertainment.
. Curious mind.
. Culturally connected with society trends especially GenZ needs and aspirations.
. Ultra-mega connected and on top of the latest social media channels trends like TikTok.
. An eye in fashion and lifestyle.
. Strong opinions but good listener.
. And most importantly nice to hang out and work with.
Key responsibilities
. Deliver creatively daring, innovative and inclusive response to briefs across all the channels we work in, providing clear solutions to client challenges.
. Develop excellent relationships with the account and studio teams in the agency and assist them in pushing for greater creative ambition and execution.
. Increase the creative standard across the business by showing a dedication to brilliant ideas and fantastic craft in execution.
. Work across multiple teams, clients and stakeholders.
. Understanding and creating new media platforms to unlock innovative solutions.
What we Offer
For the right candidate, we will offer a competitive salary and benefits package with 25 days holiday with a day off for your birthday, private healthcare, employer contributory pension, life assurance and income protection. We also offer a host of benefits that support wellbeing including subsided gym membership, whilst our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion sees us offer learning opportunities around DE&I, targeted mentoring programmes and the opportunity to participate in a number of active Employee Led Networks and associated events. Finally, this role will be supported with all the necessary personal development required to set someone up for success.
The M&C Saatchi Group UK has pledged its commitment to create a company that values difference, with an inclusive culture brought to life through equity with an 18-month roadmap of business-wide activity across people, culture, industry and society. As part of this, M&C Saatchi Group continues to be an Equal Opportunity Employer which does not and shall not discriminate, celebrates diversity and bases all hiring and promotion decisions solely on merit, without regard for any personal characteristics.
All employee information is kept confidential according to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
M&C Saatchi – Sport and Entertainment are committed to creating diverse, equitable and inclusive working environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants who meet the specific requirements will receive consideration for employment without regard to background or protected characteristic, under the Equality Act 2010. We celebrate difference in the broadest sense; rooted in our belief that diversity of thought is a creative necessity.
This is a new and exciting opportunity to join our award-winning team based in Amsterdam. The role offers a rare opportunity to work on a diverse range of clients across sport and entertainment. We’re looking for an Account Director with strong organizational and creative project management skills to work on our campaigns across online, digital, social, print and video content. You will need to have the appropriate right to work in the EU.
About M&C Saatchi Group
M&C Saatchi Group have circa 2,500 employees globally of which 720 employees are UK based. Our operations span 23 countries with major hubs in the UK, Europe, Middle East & Africa, Asia and Australia. M&C Saatchi Group is entering a new era with a new strategic priority – to work in a more connected way. Across all businesses within the UK Group and globally, M&C Saatchi Group seeks to optimise talent, infrastructure, systems and processes and leverage the benefits of being a global company with a collective vision.
About Us
M&C Saatchi Sport & Entertainment is a creative leader in the passion marketing sector, we connect brands to a diverse range of consumers through the things they love. We deliver award-winning campaigns for leading brands globally, regionally and within individual markets.
M&C Saatchi Sport & Entertainment is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive working environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants who meet the specific requirements will receive consideration for employment without regard to background or protected characteristic. We celebrate difference in the broadest sense; rooted in our belief that diversity of thought is a creative necessity.
We take a sector specific, discipline neutral approach, so you need a great grasp of ideas and how they can live in owned, earned, paid channels. Specifically: PR, content, social, influencers & live activation.
You join the Amsterdam team at an exciting time of growth. The office opened in 2020. This role is integral to building the team, developing the culture of the agency and delivering client excellence.
About The Role
Our Account Directors, are integral to the entire agency, ensuring that the day-to-day running of your clients’ work is as effective as possible, that we deliver strategic and creative work we are proud of and that we continue to grow, both in terms of profitability and agency reputation.
Key Responsibilities
Clients:
Constantly strive to develop and execute creative ideas that will deliver fame for our clients and the agency, constantly exceeding expectations
Remain committed to retaining clients through developing strong relationships with all client contacts, proactively developing the relationship and being a trusted business partner and respected advisor / consultant
Provide strategic counsel to executive-level clients, based on your understanding of their business, its challenges, competitors and the marketplace
Team Leadership:
Inspiring and empowering our team, nurturing our talent to safeguard the evolution of our work, so we can continue to drive the industry forward
Line management of several members of the team
Leading by example, you exhibit clear and concise thinking that delivers on the promise of Brutal Simplicity of Thought, conveying a passion for success, attention to detail and outstanding professionalism always
Commercial Growth:
Cultivating a broad network to become aware of any potential new business briefs, ensuring that we are considered for any relevant opportunities
Organic growth – actively volunteering ideas / solutions as add-on services to increase fee income
Take responsibility for the profitable running of client work with the Managing Partner
Participating in selling new projects / ideas / solutions to increase fees and ensuring that all additional projects are profitable and well managed
Creating best in class new business responses, including strategic and creative development
You Must:
Remain abreast of market trends and provide feedback and suggestions as to how the business can use these to its competitive advantage, staying one step ahead of clients in terms of changes and developments in the industry
Continue to cultivate and maintain solid relationships with a variety of media, influencers and industry figureheads, leveraging these relationships to support clients and gain insights
Requirements
Minimum of 6 years’ experience
English language (professional), ideally Dutch language (professional)
Right to work in the EU
Understanding of day-to-day workings of agency life
No specific education level required
Cultural curiosity, Enthusiasm, Calmness
Nothing is impossible mindset
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI).
Demonstrative knowledge of the moral and business imperatives that drive DEI
Act as an ally to promote inclusive behaviours and support the work of the employee led networks
Act with empathy & sensitivity to all colleagues & stakeholders, irrespective of cultural background or protected characteristic
About us
M&C Saatchi Sport & Entertainment is a creative leader in the passion marketing sector, we connect brands to a diverse range of consumers through the things they love. We deliver award-winning campaigns for leading brands globally, regionally and within individual markets.
M&C Saatchi Sport & Entertainment is committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive working environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants who meet the specific requirements will receive consideration for employment without regard to background or protected characteristic. We celebrate difference in the broadest sense; rooted in our belief that diversity of thought is a creative necessity.
We take a sector specific, discipline neutral approach, so you need a great grasp of ideas and how they can live in owned, earned, paid channels. Specifically: PR, content, social, influencers & live activation.
You join the Amsterdam team at an exciting time of growth. The office opened in 2020. This role is integral to building the team, developing the culture of the agency and delivering client excellence. A start-up within the arms of a global agency Group.
Job Description
Account Managers are the engine of any piece of client business. They are responsible for the day to day smooth running of a piece of business along with thinking ahead to what’s coming.
An Account Manager is responsible for driving their accounts forward and should always be one step ahead, managing the overall workload and ensuring that all deliverables are completed on time and to a high standard. The ability to work autonomously Is essential, taking ownership of projects and ensuring that work is completed to the highest possible standard.
Core responsibilities include:
Ensuring that accounts are run as smoothly as possible
Day-to-day contact for the client
Being the central ‘cog’ in the team to ensure actions are identified and completed in a timely manner
Ensuring that the client always feels they are getting the best, most professional service possible
Providing informed counsel to clients
Being viewed by clients and peers as a senior and trusted member of the team
Starting to develop an understanding of potential creative and growth opportunities
Ensuring that work is as refined as possible and interrogated where necessary
Faultless attention to detail
Complete immersion into the relevant industry
ATTRIBUTES
Attitude
Positive and proactive
Lead by example with your entire team
Responsibility and accountability on accounts
Take ownership and be fully accountable for day to day operations
Be responsible for ensuring all work produced is of client facing standard
Initiative and problem solving
Develop the ability to both identify and solve problems before those senior to you or clients do. When highlighting a problem always have a view of what a solution might be
Always think ahead and have your clients and brands front of mind
Be proactive in spotting opportunities. Even if it is unlikely that a client will progress the idea, it’s important they know you are passionate about the brand
Relationships
Develop strong working relationships with your team
Display strong relationships with clients, both in terms of rapport and respect. The client should trust your opinion and counsel and see you as a vital member of the team
Have an established network of contacts: media/clients/suppliers etc
Time and resource management
Effective time management is essential. Ensure that you are delivering work on time and are conscientious with deadlines. This should result in an ability to manage your own and others time.
Flag any pinch points on your accounts to your ADs to ensure that the standard of your work is not being affected
Presentation skills
Document and presentation writing skills should be strong. You should deliver relevant, quality work of a high standard
You should be developing your physical presentation skills and building confidence in competently talking clients though a document or pitching an idea
You should be able to communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing throughout internal and client facing comms
Grammatical errors and typos within client documents are not acceptable
Sales skills
Always be developing your sales skills and techniques as these are a fundamental part of the role.
EXPERTISE
You should have strong skills in the following areas, although remember that
development will come through exposure and experience.
Please do highlight any areas you feel you could benefit from training or support.
1. STRATEGY
Strategic Skills
Understanding of planning and responding to a brief with clear strategic thinking
Complete understanding of the role of PR, Sponsorship & Marketing and how it shapes our deliverables
An ability to find insights in audience behaviour that can help unlock the direction of an answer.
2. CREATIVITY
We are a creative business and therefore using our creativity to solve client problems is at the heart of everything we do.
Have the ability to interrogate and answer a brief creatively and how to position and articulate ideas to the client
Be willing and able to generate ideas alone and as part of a team
Have an ambition push the creative calibre of our clients and our agency.
3. ACOUNT MANAGEMENT
I. Administration
Oversee status reports and ensure that they are delivered to the client on time
Oversee AE to facilitate meetings (both internal and client facing) e.g. ensuring that rooms are booked and conference call lines are set up
II. Campaign Execution & Project Management
Build skills and confidence to plan, organise and manage events, including co-ordinating: venues, invitations, guest lists, press materials, managing suppliers
Work to ensure that campaign activation is delivered on time and within budget, flagging early any issues or concerns to those more senior.
Ensuring you are consistently delivering towards KPIs which fit with your clients’ broader strategy
III. Administration
Oversee status reports and ensure that they are delivered to the client on time
Oversee AE to facilitate meetings (both internal and client facing) e.g. ensuring that rooms are booked and conference call lines are set up
IV. Management of Team
Keep all members of the team up-to-date with account work and ensure that regular internal status meetings are arranged
Keep those senior to you informed of your work progress and any key action points that are arising on the business
Give clear guidance and constant feedback to your team
Move towards being able to nurture, manage and develop the team
V. Client Services
Show genuine interest in your client’s business
Pre-empting the needs of the client wherever possible
Respond promptly to client requests. Keep the client informed if there is going to be a delay
Start to provide recommendations based on understanding competitor activity, news relating to brand ambassadors, media insights etc.
VI. Financial Management
Understanding and Management of Client Finances
Highly competent execution of all finance processes, including issuing SOW, client estimate sign off, setting up new job numbers, processing POs and managing budgets
Display good use of relevant software to manage client budgets efficiently
Ensure that the junior team is up to speed on all relevant systems and processes
Complete responsibility in ensuring that all budgets are maintained properly
Financial Effectiveness
Both the Senior Account Manager and superiors are responsible for ensuring that budgets are correct and are being effectively managed
Any changes in projected client spend must be reported to your Account Director immediately
Anticipated overspends must be reported immediately
Starting to learn about account utilisation and fee profitability
4. CHANNEL & DISCIPLINE SKILLS
I. MEDIA & INFLUENCER RELATIONS
Have a detailed understanding of how to marry client objectives with the current news agenda
Have an in-depth knowledge of media, especially in relation to the specific needs of your client, and be aware of the importance that media play in the role of a PR agency
Possess established and trusted relationships with key media across all relevant clients
Manage and drive rich editorial opportunities including exclusives, interviews, features
Ensure that the team are monitoring media for all client coverage and articles of interest
Be aware of all coverage from initial sell into delivery and oversee the reporting process – flag any issues or considerations to ADs early
Nurturing the junior team to build their own networks
II. LIVE EXPERIENCE
Experienced in the concepting and delivery of live brand experiences
Have a good understanding of the production process ensuring projects remain on budget, on time and delivered to the highest standards.
Have a can-do approach towards difficult requests and untried ideas.
Be inquisitive and curious about the latest technologies and techniques in live events / experiences and be an inspiring member of the team.
III. SOCIAL / DIGITAL
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of social media platforms
Develop an understanding of emerging technology and its potential use in marketing
Conduct research for client or new business campaigns. This may involve looking at what competitors are doing or using our social media monitoring tools to conduct more thorough analysis (training will be provided)
Stay abreast of social media and digital marketing trends by reading the right titles / newsletters – and understand where this can apply to client work
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI).
Demonstrative knowledge of the moral and business imperatives that drive DEI
Act as an ally to promote inclusive behaviours and support the work of the employee led networks
Act with empathy & sensitivity to all colleagues & stakeholders, irrespective of cultural background or protected characteristic