Account Manager, Sport 24 - Global Partnerships

Who We Are:

IMG is a leading global sports marketing agency, specializing in media rights management and sales, multi-channel content production and distribution, brand partnerships, strategic consulting, digital services, and event management. It powers growth of revenues, fanbases and IP for more than 250 federations, associations, events, and teams, including the National Football League, English Premier League, International Olympic Committee, National Hockey League, Major League Soccer, ATP and WTA Tours, the AELTC (Wimbledon), Euroleague Basketball, CONMEBOL, World Rugby, DP World Tour, and The R&A, as well as UFC, WWE, and PBR. IMG is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world’s premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 1 billion households across 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality.

Working Conditions:

Reports To: Vice President, Global Partnerships

Direct Reports: N/A

Hours of Work: 9-5 - International travel and out-of-hours work may be required

Contract Type / Length: Full Time, Permanent

Location: London, Chiswick Park

Department: Sport 24

Overview of Job

The key purpose of this role is to provide full scale account management for Sport 24 - IMGs owned and operated, industry-leading, live sports channel for the airline & cruise line industries.

 

The successful candidate will work very closely with the Commercial, Marketing and Operations teams within the Sport 24 project. The role will focus primarily on advertising account management, campaign delivery, client reporting, data insights and partner service. You will be responsible for maintaining strong client and partner relationships, supporting customer success, and providing accurate commercial and performance information to help inform Sport 24’s strategy and day-to-day decision-making.

 

This position will play an important role in nurturing Sport 24’s relationship with clients who bring in significant YOY revenue.

 

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

Advertising and Inventory Management:

• Maintain key client reporting (campaign specific), inclusive of broadcast transmission and channel impression reports for Advertisers, Rights Holders and broadcast distribution tracking.

• Co-ordinate, manage and communicate advertising content rotations, and advertising inventory management.

• Work in tandem with channel operations and scheduling team regarding campaign creative delivery, campaign targets and monthly channel viewership data.

• Ensure timely delivery of campaign activation and POP (proof of play) management.

• Act as the day-to-day point of contact for all advertising clients (agency and brand direct).

• Responsible for all client contracting & invoice management - working in tandem with Finance and Legal

• Manage and maintain the rights holder and advertising matrix in partnership with Legal and Acquisitions.
• Ensure all sales and pipeline lead information is up to date across internal CRM systems, working with the Commercial team and the central TKO / IMG Sales Operations team.
• Provide ongoing pipeline analysis to the Commercial leadership team when requested.
• Work with relevant Sport 24 teams to compile campaign and commercial decks for advertising clients.
• Maintain regular contact with and nurture partner relationships to ensure customer success and respond to ad-hoc requests.
• Align closely with the Operations, Marketing and Commercial teams to streamline partner communication.
• Manage and maintain the partner database, including contract terms, channel information, technical requirements, deliverables and other important
• Data Distribution & Insights: Gather and consolidate passenger viewership and content performance data from airlines, cruise lines and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).Manage and maintain the data insights dashboard to inform decisions for the Operations, Brand Partnerships, Commercial and Marketing teams. Compile monthly partner reports on the performance of Sport 24 and Sport 24 Extra. Manage the setup, execution and delivery of the proprietary TKO Brand Lift Survey for Sport 24, in respect of both advertising clients and the overall Sport 24 network.   

 

Knowledge and Experience

 

• Direct experience in client management, media or entertainment, and/or advertising agencies
• The successful candidate must have an established record of success managing projects, building relationships and getting results.
• A proactive, diligent and organized working style.
• Project management, research and/or agency experience preferred.
• Experience of working with International & Domestic Account Management & Marketing teams.
• Significant experience in building and maintaining key customer relationships
• Knowledge of broadcast media, sport, advertising and familiarity with travel / lifestyle and emerging digital / OOH media platforms preferred.
• Decisive individual with exceptional communication and client relationship-building abilities. Ability to build strong relationships with clients and qualities to support profitability, customer satisfaction, and the achievement of sales targets 

 

In addition, success at IMG is driven by four core competencies that apply to all employees:

Business Acumen – Understanding financial drivers, interpreting business data, aligning decisions to strategic outcomes

Operational Excellence – Driving efficiency, governance, and continuous improvement in delivery & operations

Innovation Mindset – Cultivating curiosity, experimentation, and forward-looking capability development

Leadership & Collaboration – Inspiring others, building trust, and enabling collaboration across teams

 

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