Account Executive

Company Description

Immediate start 

Publicis Sport & Entertainment is a wholly owned division of Publicis Groupe. Driving value for brands and rights holders in sport and entertainment, we are headquartered in London with offices in fifteen markets around the world. Adopting the Publicis Groupe’s Power of One model, Publicis Sport & Entertainment is active across the entire value chain, from strategic consulting and research to creative leadership, content creation, PR, social/digital activation and experiential execution. We offer partners a unified, client-centred model that gives them access to all the Groupe’s expertise, tools, and insight that has been built through work for some of the biggest brands and rights holders over the last 20 years. Publicis Sport & Entertainment works with a number of leading brands and rights holders including; Gillette, Samsung, Disney, TikTok, World Athletics, FIFA, IOC and UEFA.

Our Commitment
Publicis Sport & Entertainment is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and therefore strongly encourages applications from underrepresented groups.  We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of their background.

Overview

This role is all about bridging the gap between brands and the world of sports and entertainment. You’ll be a key part of the team at Publicis Sport & Entertainment, helping brands connect with their audiences through cool partnerships, creative activations, and effective strategies.

As an Account Executive, you’ll dive into a variety of tasks — from helping craft strategy recommendations to negotiating partnership deals, managing talent on shoots, and ensuring campaigns are measured for success with research. You’ll get the chance to work with a wide range of industries and entertainment properties, both locally and nationally.

Every day will be different, giving you the opportunity to flex your skills and make an impact in the ever-evolving world of sports and entertainment marketing.

Responsibilities

• Support in developing multi-channel partnership strategies for clients in the sports and entertainment sectors.
• Assist with negotiating partnerships and creating value-driven activations.
• Help manage talent during content shoots and ensure smooth execution of campaigns.
• Collaborate with teams to track campaign effectiveness through consumer and media research.
• Coordinate with various stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of project milestones.
• Contribute to creative brainstorming sessions and generate fresh ideas for client projects.
• Provide support in preparing presentations and client reports.
• Stay up to date with trends in sports, entertainment, and the latest industry innovations.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills for collaborating with teams and clients.
• Creative thinking to contribute to innovative partnership solutions.
• Organizational skills to manage multiple projects and stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze data and use insights to drive decisions.
• Proficiency in presenting ideas clearly and concisely.
• Passion for sports, entertainment, and pop culture trends.

Additional Information

Publicis Sport & Entertainment  has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Planswe also offer;

• WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year.
• REFLECTION DAYS - Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day-to-day work and create time to focus on your well-being and self-care.
• HELP@HAND BENEFITS 24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level. Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT. Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching.
• FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES We provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity. Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave.
• FLEXIBLE WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP & BIRTHDAY DAY OFF You are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday, from your first day of employment.
• GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTS This includes membership discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants and retailers in Westfield White City and Television Centre.

Full details of our benefits will be shared when you join us!

Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office-based three days during the working week. 

We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process.

Please make sure you check out the Publicis Career Page which showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG’s (Employee Action Groups).

Employees joining The Pack, which is an 18-month early careers programme that connects, supports and develops you to kick-start your career with us, initially start with an annual salary of £28,000