Account Executive - Formula 1

Account Executive - Formula 1

The Company

Influence is a global sports agency with a proven track record of harnessing the power of sport to elevate the world’s leading brands, teams and rights holders. Specialising in premium and high-tech sports, our work connects fans and brands with the magic of sport. Based in London with offices in New York, Riyadh and Singapore we offer strategic consultancy, commercial sales, partnership activation, PR & communications and content creation. The team has a wealth of experience and long-standing relationships in Formula 1, sailing and pro cycling. www.influencesports.com.

Influence is a member of Mongoose Group, a global collective of sports, lifestyle and entertainment agencies. Delivering specialist expertise for both brands and rights holders across Social, Communications, Sponsorship, Commercial and Experiential. www.mongooseagencygroup.com

Influence is also a part of MISSION — a collective of agencies dedicated to helping clients thrive.

The Role

We are looking for a hardworking, proactive and enthusiastic Account Executive to support us with our Formula 1 and motorsport clients. You will be working across partnerships, events, activations and PR. The role has a great balance of working solo and within a supportive team and given the breadth this position would allow the you to gain experience and skills in all aspects of sports marketing, particularly across partnership activations, PR and hospitality.

Responsibilities:

• Day-to-day support across a number of accounts
• Research and coordinate clients’ hospitality requirements, including hotels, restaurants and transportation
• Work closely with clients, becoming an extension of their in-house team, as well as working collaboratively with key stakeholders and suppliers in the motorsport ecosystems to create seamless activations
• Manage guest programmes at events in a client-facing role, including timelines, guest lists, photography, schedules, and reports
• Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas and take meeting notes
• Create high-quality written content, such as briefing documents, invitations and press materials
• Oversee social media content, including brainstorming, timeline management and photo shoots
• Support Account Managers and Account Directors in delivering above and beyond for clients

About You

• Passionate about sport – particularly Formula 1 and motorsport
• Willing to travel to events throughout the year, predominantly over weekends
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment under pressure
• Well organised and able to meet deadlines
• A meticulous attention to detail, editing and proofing
• Valid driving license and passport
• Proficient in English, both written and verbal, with additional languages being a bonus

Benefits

• 28 days holiday
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Gym Contribution
• Health Cash Back Scheme
• Employee Assistance Helpline
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Eye Care Vouchers
• Online Training
• Room to Grow career development programme.