Account Manager - Motorsport (Hospitality)

Account Manager - Motorsport (Hospitality)

At Right Formula, we create meaningful experiences that leave a lasting, positive impact on our audiences and industry alike. We work with a variety of brands across multiple sports, delivering strategically smart consultancy, activation, and creative ideas that generate clear ROI for our clients. Our vision is simple: to push the limits of sports marketing and positively influence lives.

The Account Manager will play a pivotal role in managing a major multinational client and their long-standing partnership with an F1 team. With expertise in partnership management and a passion for hospitality, the Account Manager will oversee the client relationship on a day-to-day basis, ensuring the partnership runs smoothly and meets its objectives. Regular client and stakeholder communication is a key aspect of the role, ensuring all activations are delivered to a high standard, on time, and within budget. The role will be based at Right Formula's offices in Battersea, London, and will require international travel to approximately 8–10 events per year.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the client's partnership objectives and serve as the primary liaison with stakeholders at relevant levels.
• Support the strategic development, implementation, and execution of global activations across multiple markets, ensuring alignment with brand and product initiatives.
• Oversee project workstreams, ensuring timely delivery within the agreed budget using proven project management tools.
• Plan and execute events, including but not limited to: end-to-end guest management, supplier sourcing and management, gifting and collateral coordination, development of run-of-show documents, HSSE considerations, and on-site management.
• Develop and manage budgets for all global marketing activities related to the client.
• Track and manage all contractual partnership assets.
• Collaborate with the account team to develop and pitch fresh, innovative ideas to the client.
• Produce accurate reports and status updates, including financial reporting and client feedback, to the Account Director / Group Account Director.
• Support the management and coordination of the account team, ensuring all work meets Right Formula's high standards.

Skills and Experience Required

• Significant experience in agency or client-side account management within the sports and entertainment industries.
• Expertise in partnership management, with a strong focus on activation planning and hospitality delivery.
• Proven ability to manage day-to-day relationships with various stakeholders, including clients, agencies, rights holders, and suppliers.
• On-site logistical experience in delivering activations and hospitality programs.
• Strong track record in budget management and project-related financial reporting.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and Excel.

Additional Capabilities

• Creativity and passion for sponsorship, brand experience, and hospitality delivery.
• Ability to work proactively and deliver projects within tight deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills, both independently and within teams.
• Awareness of industry trends and a willingness to learn new skills and develop creative ideas.
• Energetic self-starter with a proactive mindset.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends.

What We Can Offer

• Hybrid working (three days in the office per week).
• Private health insurance.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Annual discretionary bonus scheme.
• Enhanced maternity leave.
• Individual training budget.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.