Account Executive, Event Branding & Signage (Motorsports)

This role sits within the Motorsports team and works between the office and client sites, with regular on-site time. It supports an experienced and dynamic team across established and new accounts, delivering a range of events. The postholder works across the entire life cycle of projects and prominent events, from project planning through client management, budgeting, feasibility reviews, implementation, administration and project support to on-site crew management and stakeholder liaison.

• Ensure that work produced meets all objectives set, is done on time and to the highest standard, and achieves the best possible results for the company and clients.
• Assist in the development of creative ideas and undertake research and feasibility work to ensure ideas can be implemented within specific parameters and budget.
• Support all operational and administrative functions to ensure each event is delivered efficiently.
• Assist with the day-to-day financial control of client budgets, including inputting into project and event budgets, pricing, supplier quotations, onboarding and payments.
• Set up and structure project systems and procedures correctly, ensuring all relevant data is entered concisely and accurately onto the client management system.
• Compile and write client responses, presentations and reports, and manage artwork requests and client approvals.
• Coordinate and manage staff and contractors on site during event delivery.
• Maintain good communication and reporting throughout the complete event lifecycle, including job sheets and schedules.
• Assist with and feed into the creation of risk assessments and method statements, and ensure agreed health and safety processes are adhered to by the team and by suppliers and contractors.
• Liaise with internal departments including Production, Studio and Operations, manage supplier relationships, feed data into departmental review meetings including quality and issue logging, and identify opportunities for performance improvement and cost efficiencies.

• Ability to multi-task across a number of activities at the same time while delivering consistently high-quality work to tight deadlines.
• Good communication skills across a variety of formats, including verbal, written and presentational.
• High proficiency in numeracy and literacy, including knowledge and capability to use MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Outlook.
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, suppliers and colleagues.
• Attention to detail across all areas of event delivery, demonstrating diligence and professionalism.
• Excellent problem-solving ability, including identifying risks and issues and developing innovative solutions to resolve them.
• Ability to meet challenges and quickly deliver workable solutions in demanding environments.
• Time management skills, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team.
• Ability to prioritise to meet challenging deadlines.
• Ability to take responsibility for own work.
• Process-driven and proactive attitude to get projects right first time.
• Openness to feedback from clients and colleagues, with the ability to reflect, review and learn.
• Flexibility and willingness to work as a team, demonstrating a positive and proactive working attitude, supporting others and picking up a range of tasks when needed to adapt to the needs of the project or client.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure, demonstrating confidence and decision-making qualities.
• Quick to learn and keen to develop, demonstrating curiosity and passion for the industry and clients.

• Experience within a similar role.
• Experience of event management and on-site delivery of projects.
• Knowledge of, and passion for, sport.

• Is based between the Orpington office and on-site time with clients.
• Some unsociable working hours, including weekend work, may be required on occasion due to the nature of event delivery.

THE·TEAM provides representation and marketing services to talent, brands and properties across 28 countries and more than 70 cities worldwide. Shaped by a belief in the unifying power of sports, music and entertainment, THE·TEAM leads with intelligence, ideas and influence.