Rising Ballers Group is the home of football culture. Followed by footballers, musicians, influencers & more, our digital media platform reaches tens of millions monthly and with that we have a responsibility to entertain and educate.
Alongside this, Rising Ballers Group partners with leading blue chip brands that have shared values with our long-term vision. We help partners tap into Gen Z, and alongside that, we create lasting moments with them - whether that is memorable content, popular events & more.
We are looking for an Account Director to join our team and support our activity with key partners - the likes of Adidas, PlayStation, BBC & more. This is an exciting role with ample room for progression. Immediate start with max 4 weeks notice is desirable.
Key responsibilities
* Management of overall delivery of a client project, from inception through to PCA
* Oversee the day-to-day operations of the project, directing internal teams to ensure project deliverables are delivered on time & to a high quality
* Strategic planning alongside the senior leadership team to ensure wider framework & creative outputs meet the client’s expectations when we execute
* Management of the overall project budget; clearly defining scope, managing and negotiating costs, monitoring margin and monitoring quality of delivery targets
* Review, steer and successfully execute against the full marketing funnel mix when we execute our campaigns, optimising each area effectively per launch
* Stakeholder management with our client(s) as first senior point of contact – through high quality governance principles (daily chats, weekly calls & reports)
* Proactive planning of future project milestones, and anticipating future client needs & requirements as the project evolves and market shifts
* Maintain firm, in-depth knowledge of client plans or the next 12 months, and provide high-level support/planning to help them reach their goals
Your required experience
* 5+ years’ experience delivering projects in the media, advertising or football industry
* Proven track record of delivering football campaigns
* Demonstrable experience managing successful project teams from end-to-end
* Good understanding of the advertising ecosystem; social media, digital, OOH etc
* Clear, demonstrable experience of communicating, presenting and influencing key stakeholders of an organisation
* Strong commercial understanding of end-to-end marketing campaigns and assessing ROI
* Experience working on large-scale content productions (ideally made for digital)
* Experience managing client budgets
* Experience working with footballers is not essential but desired
Your required skills
* Results driven proactive thinker
* Highly proficient & organised, with excellent attention to detail
* A strong sense of accountability and ownership; you take pride in your work
* Advanced capability of MS office (PowerPoint/Keynote, Excel, Word)
* Internet savvy & proficient in social media platforms and branded content
* A love for football + culturally aware of latest trends within (from brands, athletes, clubs)
* Great communicator – in person, on calls, via email
* Naturally thrive in a fast-paced environment and thinking outside the box
* Highly ambitious and entrepreneurial
Our benefits
* Competitive salary with pension scheme
* Central London office & WFH Fridays
* Free Nandos Thursdays + weekly office fruits/snacks
* Additional perks like Cycle to Work scheme
* Unparalleled access & opportunity in the football industry
* Rapidly growing company with long-term role progression
Rising Ballers Group is proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome all members of the LinkedIn community to apply for this opening.