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M+C Saatchi Sport + Entertainment creates change for brands through peoples passions. As the worlds leading passion-marketing agency, we''re a mixed bag of sports-loving, culture-seeking, trend-hunting, creative communications experts. We span the spectrum of passion-marketing, from sport, film and entertainment, to style, food and wellness - and every emerging and niche trend in between.Our work reflects the new ways audiences cultivate their passions, consume media and share stories by delivering integrated communications campaigns including but not limited to sponsorship, experiential, PR, social and content.The OpportunityAs a Partnerships Account Director, you will responsible for leading strategic and creative thinking by building trust with senior clients and guiding campaigns from concept to execution. Youll manage internal and client teams to deliver impactful, results-driven work. With a fresh approach to sponsorship and activation, you will connect brands to consumer passion points across owned, earned, and paid channels, leveraging PR, social, content, experiential, and digital to maximise reach and effectiveness.A Snapshot Of What You''ll DoOrchestrate maximum effectiveness from individual campaigns, from brief through to implementation and evaluationManage fully integrated campaigns leveraging all disciplines including PR, events, sponsorship, partnerships, social and digitalClosely monitors program KPIs on all campaigns, anticipate any issues and optimise campaigns accordingly to ensure successDemonstrates deep understanding and expertise within the partnerships and sponsorship landscapeInspires the team to be experts in their field, and curious about trends and changes to the industryDevelops strong relationships with both senior and junior clientsGains deep understanding of clients business and delivers over and above projectsConsistently seeks out ways to convert potential opportunities and grow revenueMaximise and oversee revenue and profitability from all project and retainer programsPlus much more!Your Ideal Experience4+ years experience in a Partnerships role, ideally within an agency environmentStrong strategic understanding of partnerships and activationsSolid grasp of marcomms, including events, experiential, digital, and sponsorshipA natural creative thinker with a knack for developing and nurturing standout ideasSkilled at interpreting client needs to identify and scope opportunitiesExcellent time management and organisational abilitiesConfident in prioritising tasks by importance and urgencyExperience in client liaison and relationship managementProven track record contributing to or leading strategic planningFinancial oversight of key projects and retainers, with a focus on profitabilityM&C Saatchi Group AmbitionAs part of the M&C Saatchi Group we come together to realise BIG AMBITIONS. And ours is to be the most connected creative company by organising original thinkers in uncommon ways.Were committed to building a diverse workplace and strongly encourage applications from First Nations people, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, mature age workers and LGBTQIA+ people. Our flexible work approach, employee-led diversity networks and inclusive career development approach all support and promote one of our core values Walk in Different Worlds which helps describe our overall DE&I mission. If you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let our team know.We celebrate people who embrace our values and BIG AMBITIONS.What WE Value MOSTWalk in different worldsMake Uncommon SenseRun Towards the Fire (except if there is an actual fire when we run away from it)Roll as oneBe excellent to each otherBest Bits About Working With UsOur big benefits fuel our big ambitions. Were here to support and encourage our people at every turn. Our commitment to your individual needs stems from our diverse Flexible Flexibility work approach, flexing to how you want to work and how you want to take your leave. Youll be saying "hello holidays" with our flexible public holidays, summer half days and even extra leave for taking your leave. And, to further our support to you, Family First, Health and Wellness paid leave are on offer, along with our Work From Anywhere in the world initiative (so you can stay connected across the globe). Plus, you can join our inclusive community led networks, supporting things you care about and your cultural and social wellbeing.WHAT ARE YOUR BIG AMBITIONS?Wed love to hear what your ambitions are and how we can help you realise them with us!#LI-Hybrid #J-18808-Ljbffr