The Role
Influence is looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking and proactive Account Manager to support the business with global clients across Formula 1 and motorsport. You will be working across partnership activations, hospitality and PR & communications. The role has a great balance of working solo and within a supportive team, and given the breadth of the position would allow the candidate to understand all aspects of sports marketing and activation partnerships.
Responsibilities
* Manage our premium Formula 1 accounts – serving as our clients’ day‑to‑day contact, sharing regular updates (meeting notes, agendas, etc.) and ensuring the agency anticipates and meets their every need
* Lead key projects from inception to conclusion, delivering on time, whilst managing multiple tasks and supporting junior team members
* Coordinate experiential hospitality and on‑event guest programmes within a client‑facing role – managing all elements, including timelines, logistics, photography, schedules and reports
* 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
* Coordinate PR activity for key clients, from the communications strategy to pitching in story ideas and creating high‑quality written content, such as briefing documents, invitations, press materials and pitch presentations
* Support with finance and budgeting, including managing suppliers and expenses
* Identify new business opportunities for the agency within the sporting landscape
* Represent the agency and clients professionally at events around the world including Formula 1 races
* Support Account Directors to deliver above and beyond for the clients.
Requirements
* Passionate about sport – particularly Formula 1 and motorsport
* Experience working at Formula 1 and/or at a leading global sporting series
* Ability to proactively and calmly handle challenges, resolving unforeseen challenges quickly
* Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment under pressure
* Strong organisation skills and able to meet deadlines
* Conscientious and proactive with a good understanding of the sporting landscape
* Able to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
* Willingness to travel, with flexibility in working hours to accommodate varying schedules and client needs
* Valid driving licence and passport
* Strong written and verbal English skills; additional languages are beneficial
Benefits
* 28 days holiday
* Pension Scheme
* Life Assurance
* Health Cash Back Scheme
* Employee Assistance Helpline
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
* Eye Care Vouchers
* Online Training
* Our Room to Grow career development programme.
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