Federations & Governing Bodies
Senior Account Executive, Gaming and eSports
Mid Level
London, United Kingdom
in office
Full time
Job description
About the Role
The Senior Account Executive, Gaming & eSports supports the growth and development of Formula 1's gaming and eSports portfolio, helping to drive commercial opportunities and create engaging experiences for fans worldwide. The role works closely with gaming licensees, Formula 1 teams and internal stakeholders to manage key partnerships across game development, marketing activity, commercial performance and the use of Formula 1 IP. The postholder also plays an important role in the delivery of F1 Sim Racing, coordinating partners and stakeholders to support tournaments, events and activations.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and maintain strong relationships with partners and stakeholders, including Formula 1 teams and internal Formula 1 departments.
- Support the day-to-day management of Formula 1's portfolio of gaming licensee partners, covering in-game development, coordination of Formula 1 and team IP approvals, marketing and promotional activity, and financial reporting.
- Support the strategic development of the gaming licensing programme to deliver commercial growth and fan engagement objectives, and develop a deep understanding of partner delivery timelines, commercial objectives, growth strategies and KPIs.
- Support the wider team in developing and agreeing new licence agreements and renewals, and support budget management, forecasting, royalty reporting and invoicing for licensees.
- Work with F1 Sim Racing service providers to support the timely and high-quality end-to-end delivery of eSports tournaments, activations and events, and support the collaboration and coordination of the F1 Sim Racing programme.
- Coordinate relevant internal and external stakeholders to support delivery across fan engagement, sponsorship, media rights, marketing and social media.
- Project manage elements of F1 Sim Racing, including meeting organisation, performance reporting, partner obligations and delivery across areas such as technical delivery and event management.
- Support the processing of purchase orders and invoices for eSports partners, and maintain licensee trackers and coordinate the buy-in and approval process with Formula 1 teams.
- Produce presentations and other collateral to help monitor and communicate licensee performance.
- Remain up to date with the latest gaming, eSports and licensing industry developments and best practices.
Required Experience & Qualifications
- A collaborative team player with the ability to build strong relationships internally and externally.
- Resourceful, with excellent attention to detail.
- Confident working effectively in high-pressure situations.
- Collaborative and personable, with the ability to work with a broad range of stakeholders.
- Open to learning from others.
- Professional in your approach.
- 3+ years' experience in partnership account management within licensing, a sports rights holder and/or the live events space.
- A proven track record of delivering against licensing and/or partnership delivery targets.
- Strong project management and organisational experience.
- Strong account management skills, with experience managing multiple partnerships and building effective relationships with partners.
- A strong understanding of licensing business models and licensing contracts.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliverables simultaneously.
- A commercial mindset with a strategic and detail-oriented approach to project execution.
- Strong financial and analytical skills, including Excel modelling, royalty tracking, financial reporting and forecasting.
- The ability to communicate and present ideas clearly and concisely, both in writing and through presentations.
Preferred Skills
- Experience managing sports or gaming licences.
- An interest in gaming.
- A Bachelor's degree or equivalent.
Benefits & Perks
- Private Healthcare scheme
- Dental Care
- 4 x Grand Prix Paddock passes per season
- Enhanced maternity/paternity leave and other family planning policies
- A free staff shuttle service running to and from surrounding train stations near to Biggin Hill
- Free healthy snacks in our offices
- Subsidised canteen in Biggin Hill, serving breakfast and lunch
- 25 days annual leave and 8 Bank Holiday days, plus a Christmas period closure
- Opportunities to develop and request training for your role via our in-house Learning and Development team
- Discount on F1 merchandise
- Discount at F1's experiences including F1 Arcade and F1 Drive
- Perkbox benefit portal and more
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