26 Oct
Endeavor Operating Company
Dubai
Job Description
The Vice President will play a critical leading role in a 160/90 team working for a major client on their Global Partnerships portfolio. The Vice President will play a role as Cricket Partnerships Lead for an international business operating in multiple markets who has interests across Golf, Formula 1, Cricket and more. As Sports Partnerships Lead the Vice President will be the responsible as the clients lead communication point back into the agency, gathering briefs, direction and disseminating relevant information across the broader account teams as well as providing day to day advisory and guidance to the client in house.
This role will be feeding directly and collaboratively into an integrated agency team including Creative, Strategy and PR & Comms that spans 160over90’s London and Dubai offices.
The employee will report into the VP of Partnerships.
The working hours are 9 - 6, Monday - Friday and the role will be based in Dubai, UAE (Client office).
**Responsibilities**:
Client-Servicing
Taking a lead role within the clients group communications division, leading specifically on cricket partnerships activity supporting the clients Global Head of Partnerships and UAE region communications lead
Acting as day to day global client advisory and servicing lead demonstrating excellent people skills and aptitude for understanding, identifying and empathising with client requirements and responding with solutions
Develop a deep understanding of the clients, as individuals and as a business, in order to help shape strategy, activation and ways of working that meet their key objectives
Play a key role in the strategy, planning,
activation and evaluation of all partnerships across the clients cricket partnership portfolio
Working closely with agency senior leadership team to address any client concerns or escalations
Management of partnership strategy implementation on behalf of the client across multiple markets and properties - ensuring cohesive and consistent approach to brand messaging and strategic goals
Resource/team management
Supporting client side Head of Partnerships and UAE region communications lead and acting as key conduit for the client back into the 160over90 agency team
Working collaboratively alongside counterparts within the clients events and communications teams to ensure consistent and clear roles and responsibilities are defined across the agency mix
Responsible for ensuring all client teams are up to speed with all work streams and effective working lead groups within the agency are briefed
Business/Industry Knowledge
Ability to quickly absorb and immerse in client business, category and specific challenges
Demonstrate an acute understanding of the relevance and impact of sports and other partnerships in a B2B environment
Show a clear understanding of relevant sports or partnerships landscapes and an ability to communicate recommendations to the client accordingly
Show a robust understanding of evaluation and reporting practices to measure sport partnership performance
Knowledge and Experience
Minimum of 10 years relevant agency, or client-based experience. Client side experience preferable
Previous or existing experience working within the UAE preferable
Specific experience in amplifying sport partnerships; working closely with rights holders and ambassadors
Experience and/or knowledge of partnerships as a platform to reach B2B audiences an advantage
Knowledge and expertise across a variety of sports
Skills and Abilities
Strong understanding of how to build a client relationship and understand their business needs
Demonstrable experience in developing and leading the delivery of successful client sports partnership campaigns within cross functional and geographical teams
Proven ability to manage a high volume of client-service deliverables through critical path planning and resource management to maintain high quality output
Organised and detail oriented in a fast-paced, client service environment
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices
Excellent time management, written and oral communication skills
Strong understanding of regional cultural landscape
Equal Opportunities Statement
Endeavor - Endeavor is a global entertainment, sports and content company, home to the world’s most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events and experiences. The company is comprised of industry leaders including entertainment agency WME; sports, fashion,
events and media company IMG; and premier mixed martial arts organization UFC. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation; marketing and licensing; content development, distribution and sales; event management; and a number of direct-to-consumer offerings.