Account Executive, Spotlight Sports Group

12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Salary not provided

GSuite

Trello

Asana

Junior and Mid level

London

Travel as required

Sporting agency offerings better experiences

Be an early applicant

Sporting agency offerings better experiences

201-500 employees

B2BAdvertisingSportsMedia

Be an early applicant

Salary not provided

GSuite

Trello

Asana

Junior and Mid level

London

Travel as required

201-500 employees

B2BAdvertisingSportsMedia

Company mission

To add value to global sports betting experiences, with a trusted, market-leading offering, and embed premium content, marketing, and affiliate partnerships into their platforms.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

Experience in account management, client services, or marketing, ideally within bloodstock, media, sports, or creative agency
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a passion for building client relationships
Be a self starter with initiative and drive
High attention to detail, organisational abilities, and a proactive attitude
Experience with digital marketing and social media
Passion for horse racing, or the bloodstock industry is a strong advantage
Proficiency in Google Suite, CRM systems, and project management tools (e.g. , Trello, Asana, or similar)

What the job involves

Reports To: Business and Content Manager - Bloodstock Media
This role will be focused predominantly on the Northern Hemisphere with a global overview
We are looking for a motivated, detail-oriented, and commercially savvy Account Executive to join our dynamic team taking responsibility for Apps, Bloodstock Media and Social Content
This role is central to managing client relationships, supporting campaign execution, and ensuring the seamless delivery of innovative media and marketing solutions that resonate with the racing and bloodstock audience globally
Arrange meetings with key customers, presenting options for them, new ideas and commercial proposals for apps, social media and Bloodstock Media (BML)
Work with the Head of Bloodstock, Business & Content Manager and Creative and Production manager on BML in the Northern Hemisphere
Account management duties for clients relating to the apps, social media and BML, including delivering exceptional client service
Identify opportunities for account growth, cross-selling, and upselling, contributing to revenue growth across social media, apps and BML
Including the ability to think outside of the box to present a tailored solution to each customer
Coordinate day-to-day proactive communication with clients to ensure all deliverables are met on time and within budget
Prepare proposals, presentations, and post-campaign reports using performance data and industry insights for clients including our internal products for Bloodstock
Monitor and review campaign performance metrics to drive optimization and inform client strategy
Ensure managed social media channels (department & client) are kept up to date and current with social media trends/algorithm
Create and enforce brand consistency by aligning all social media content with established house policies and utilising approved templates across platforms
Work closely with the Creative team to ensure client campaigns align with client goals and brand voice
Stay up to date with industry trends, media innovation, and key developments in racing and bloodstock
Operate in a professional and effective manner reflecting the high standards of integrity and service associated with Racing Post

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Our take

Spotlight Sports Group is a global leader in sports bettering, horse racing, and fantasy sports content. Building on the legacy of the Racing Post, the company has spent decades delivering cutting-edge tech, content, and media solutions to the world's top betting operators.

The company offers a wide range of products designed to engage and educate its users. Its Halo Content Destinations provide content experiences in any language, tailored to any sport. Additionally, Spotlight's marketing-leading pre-play, in-play, and horse racing insights can be seamlessly integrated into betting platforms, offering real-time value and enhancing user engagement.

To bolster its ongoing success, it has partnered with FTN Network and Betfred,along with expanding its role in covering prominent horse racing shows. Tese development further solidify Spotlight's stronghold within the industry and it will be interesting to see what it will do next.