Sponsorship Account Executive – Sport Events – Threshold Sports Limited

Job Description
AT THRESHOLD WE BELIEVE THAT MORE IS IN YOUTM
Our Purpose is to help people realise their potential through world class events. We do this by:
• Supporting individuals to go beyond what they feel is possible
• Showing clients how they can fulfil their potential as responsible businesses
• Enabling charities to maximise their fundraising and supporter engagement
• Inspiring our employees to be the best versions of themselves
Last year our team of around 24 people lead the delivery of 35 events in 10 countries helping over 35,000 people realise what they are capable of. In the process our events raised over £16m for charity.
We’re looking for a new member to join our team.

THINK IT MIGHT BE THE PLACE FOR YOU? THIS IS THE JOB ON OFFER.
We’ll be asking you to do this
• Help to manage our sponsor and partner relationships across Threshold’s public events, with the support of our Senior Account Manager
• Build close relationships with a number of clients simultaneously, managing monthly meetings and maintaining cross-functional project plans
• Ensure partner rights are delivered through our live events in line with client objectives
• Help to develop and manage budgets for activation plans based on client objectives
• Pre-event planning: Create live event documents such as master schedules, photography briefs and sponsor information sheets
• On site event management of sponsor activations and live event client hosting
• Co-ordinate event debrief meetings and prepare final evaluation reports
• General day-to-day tasks and administration support
It will help if you enjoy the following
• Collaborating with innovative clients and exceeding their high expectations
• Working in a fast paced environment with a highly driven and focused team (we have lots of fun too!)
• Being exceptionally organised and priding yourself with exemplary attention to detail
• Delivering flawless partner activations alongside breathtaking outdoor events in some of the most beautiful locations in the UK
These skills will also be useful
• An events or hospitality background
• Experience or understanding of handling sponsorship rights and activation planning – either from a brand/rights holder or agency position
• A strong communicator (verbal and written) with excellent people management skills
• Ability to prioritise, and manage time effectively
• Able to take responsibility and use initiative
• Able to listen and relate well – listening to our clients’ needs and translating them into actionable plans whilst also managing their expectations
• Confident in using Word, Excel and ideally Keynote and PowerPoint
If you don’t fulfil every one of these criteria then don’t worry. We look for people with potential and a passion for what we do.

THE PACKAGE & OTHER GREAT STUFF
RATE: £23,000 – £25,000 per annum pro rata
HOLIDAY: 28 days pro rata (inc. bank holidays) plus time off between Christmas and
New Year
PENSION: 5% employer contribution after 3 months
FLEXIBLE HOURS: 9-5pm with flexibility for early or late starts and remote working TERM: February to September
WE LIKE TO KEEP PEOPLE HEALTHY
• Free boot camps, Pilates, Yoga and afternoon energisers led by other Thresholdians
• Flexible time during the day to exercise or take time out
• Free fruit and other treats in the office
• Free tea, coffee and soft drinks in the office (and a well stocked free bar)
WE LIKE BEING SOCIAL
• Annual summer camping trip (fully funded)
• Programme of activity throughout the year from pottery painting to more active pursuits • Welcome lunches for new starters
• Regular catch ups out of the office to put the world to rights
• Fun, welcoming and lively environment in a bright and social office
WE LIKE TO KEEP LEARNING
• Internal training sessions, eg sales techniques, presentation, negotiation • Internal mentoring opportunities
• Weekly feedback and line management support
WE LIKE TO GIVE BACK
• Volunteering days available each year upon request

How to apply
To apply please send a CV and a cover letter detailing why you would be suitable for the role to info@thresholdsports.co.uk
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