Do you want to work with one of the world’s most iconic brands, competing in the pinnacle of motorsports? If so, read on…
We’ve got a fantastic opportunity to join our motorsports team at Octagon, managing several projects for a new F1 team sponsor. The role will also have a chance to support the wider motorsport account teams as we deliver event activation programmes throughout the season.
Key skills we’re looking for:
* Project Management · Event Delivery and Logistics · Hospitality · Rights Management · Sponsorship Activation · Brand Management · Relationship Management · Supplier Management · Budget management
Who we’re looking for someone who:
* Is a focused and performance driven individual, who can think on their feet, use initiative and be comfortable working in a global environment, under pressure and within a team environment.
* Thrives on working on multiple projects and events at the same time, working to tight deadlines.
* Can work with multiple inter-agency departments including design, production, finance, legal.
* Has an interest in motorsport, with a knowledge and understanding of Formula 1, and the commercial landscape.
* Is proactive and can take on initiatives and drive projects from conception to completion.
* Enjoys solving problems and finding creative solutions to difficult challenges.
* Is patient, level-headed and cool under pressure.
* You have a flexible, ‘can-do’ attitude and can work some weekends and travel internationally where required.
Key responsibilities:
* Supporting the Account Director in the management, administration, and delivery of the client’s VIP motorsports programmes, with a focus on asset, partnership, and supplier management.
* Delivery of first-class motorsports hospitality experiences for C-level guests at races across the globe:
o Research, procure, and contracting of third-party suppliers.
o Management of complex VIP guest programmes and onsite delivery as required throughout the motorsport season including scheduling and supplier management.
o Event development including (but not limited to) scheduling, logistics, health and safety, insurance, creative production, and briefing documentation providing in-depth brand relevant content and insight.
o Appropriate handling and communication of guest information and briefing packs.
* Leading, with support of the Account Director the day-to-day account and global stakeholder management.
* Financial account management including the creation of budgets, tracking, and reconciliation
* Account administration, including delivery status documents, client reporting, collateral, brand approvals, merchandise, programme logistics, asset management and travel management.
* The development and distribution of key stakeholder communications documents, templates, and season activation toolkits, including collateral and gifting.
* Liaison with team partner and client on development of activation plans and marketing approvals process.
* Provision of guidance to client ensuring ROI through best use of contractual assets.
* Line management and development of a direct report providing day to day support and oversight.
* Provision of industry knowledge of motorsport, sport sponsorship, and the entertainment industry.
* Collaboration across multiple departments including studio, creative, legal and finance.
* Turning your hand to support the team deliver whichever motorsport event is coming up, doing it with a smile and learning on the way!
This could be your next right move if:
* You have extensive experience in a similar, fast paced, and dynamic role in the sport or entertainment industry.
* You have proven event experience with a track record of high attention to detail and organisational skills, staying focused on the task at hand ensuring nothing is missed.
* You communicate clearly. You can write well; you speak in an engaging way and can explain your thoughts and ideas succinctly.
* You’re a natural at building rapport with just about anyone at any level in an organisation.
* You have the ability to collaborate across disciplines, departments, and client’s additional agency partners.
* You like helping other people succeed. You enjoy teaching other people something and are a real team player.
* You enjoy your work taking you to different parts of the world.
Our Benefits
* Core benefits (available from start date) – flexible holiday allowance, AXA private medical insurance, life assurance, income protection, pension scheme with 4.5% employer contribution, Employee Assistance Programme.
* Flexible benefits (available after probation) – Gymflex, dental insurance, travel insurance, health cash plan, Cycle scheme, interest-free season ticket loans
* A Flexible Workplace – we have a number of initiatives in place to ensure that our team have the flexibility to balance work with their lives, this includes flexible holiday allowance and flexible working options
* We also run a number of internal programmes to support physical and mental wellbeing, alongside learning and development opportunities to support career development and progression
* Expensable lunches from our flexible working office in the heart of Shoreditch!
* Hybrid working – meaning you can work from home or our office flexibly.
* Free breakfast in the office.
You will also need to have:
* Solid Agency experience working in a similar role, ideally with experience in the motorsports hospitality arena.
* High level Power Point Skills, Excel and Outlook and a confidence to present internally and externally.
It’s not essential but will be advantageous if:
* You are fluent in any other languages.