Who We Are:
IMG’s digital team provides Consultancy and Agency services to accelerate the digital performance of the biggest names in sport. We create and execute strategy, produce engaging content, improve the use of social media and can help you deliver against your wider business objectives. We build teams and select the best technology partners to improve the way digital is used to engage and inspire fans, build brand profile and generate revenue.
Endeavor is a global sports and entertainment company, home to many of the world’s most dynamic and engaging storytellers, brands, live events, and experiences. The Endeavor network specializes in talent representation through entertainment agency WME; sports operations and advisory, event management, media production and distribution, and brand licensing through IMG; live event experiences and hospitality through On Location; full-service marketing through global cultural marketing agency 160over90; and sports data and technology through IMG ARENA and OpenBet. Endeavor is also the majority owner of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company comprising UFC and WWE.
What You’ll Do:
IMG's digital team are digital experts dedicated to reinventing, building, and commercializing our clients’ digital media businesses, ensuring they are ready for the future of sport.
We operate as a consultancy and agency, supported by vast practical experience, connections and insight to help rightsholders leverage the true value of their digital assets.
Acting as the lynchpin of a fast-paced organisation, the new business team plays a critical role in listening to client pain points, diagnosing challenges and pairing them with our team’s unrivalled capabilities to deliver long-term value and measurable results.
We are looking for a Client Solutions Manager, reporting into VP Corporate Development, Digital, who will play an integral role in building and growing the business, not just for the digital function but across the wider IMG and Endeavor network.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a fixed term contract based at our Chiswick, London office.
Applications will close on Monday 18th November 2024 at 11.59pm UK time.
Key Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To:
Key responsibilities include prospecting and triaging leads, managing the turnaround of compelling proposals and developing smart resource plans to deliver on client needs.
- Supporting the execution of our BD strategy and growth of digital business across both new and existing clients (including sector, region and prospect mapping)
- Managing day-to-day new business activities
- Prospecting and nurturing leads
- Assessing, triaging and prioritising opportunities
- Briefing internal experts, seeking their counsel and structuring response plans
- Project managing the proposal process; coordinating inputs and working to submission deadlines
- Crafting project resource plans and budgeting sheets from templates
- Helping develop new product and service lines that diversify revenues.
- New business admin (Hubspot management, Stadium entries, reporting and account team liaison)
You Will Have The Following Strengths:
- Broad digital experience and understanding of the sector
- Commercial acumen; in identifying and seizing opportunities
- High level knowledge of industry (and digital) trends
- Experience and/or interest in the following areas:
- Digital strategy (design and/or implementation)
- Digital platforms & products (architecture, design, development, management)
- Data & CRM (strategy and/or management)
- Content, marketing and social media (major platforms, across the full creative suite)
- Commercial and sponsorship (business modelling, growth forecasting and revenue projections)
- Digital innovation and technologies
- Numerate, able to understand and manipulate data and an advanced user of Microsoft Office (PowerPoint and spreadsheet proficient)
- Surface level understanding of technical and digital language (eg CDP, DAM, SEO and CRM)
- Informed, but with a commitment to continued professional development (themselves and others)
- Experience in competitive tender processes, problem solving and/or business development
- Strong initiative: a go-getter, regularly approaching tasks with a 'can do' attitude
- A keen understanding of digital (eg technologies, social media, web & apps or content)
- Tech savvy and interest in the latest digital trends and developments
- Excellent client facing skills or experience of working with a wide range of senior stakeholders
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise, manage budgets and meet tight deadlines
- Organised, calm under pressure and an ability to meet deadlines (internal and client)
- A thirst to learn and a readiness to share knowledge and skills with colleagues
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Desire to build and nurture internal and external networks
- Diligent, with a client-focused approach
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal (including presenting)
Our Vision – Power the World’s Passion for Sport.
Our Mission – Be Vital. Work as one.
And Our Values:
• We are BOLD and not afraid to take risks.
• We are PASSIONATE and proud of our legacy.
• We are DYNAMIC and constantly evolving.
• We are AUTHENTIC and human.
• We are UNITED in our pursuit of excellence.
Our Work Ethic:
IMG is at the center of sports, media, entertainment, and fashion and is a largely relationship-based business. To foster an environment of collaboration, develop our future talent, and build on relationships across leadership, peers, and teams, we work from the office 4 days per week. We see immeasurable value internally and throughout the core of the businesses we support.
Benefits:
- Income protection
- Life insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Virtual GP
- Pension contribution
- 23 days holiday + bank holidays
- Dental insurance
- Green car scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Cycle to work scheme
- Subsidized office canteen
- Free breakfast
- Free on-site parking at Stockley Park office
- Eye Care
- Endeavor Wellness - lunch and learn events
- EAP (Employee Assistant Programme) - range of practical and emotional support services
- Critical Illness cover
- Financial Wellbeing
- Health Cash Plan
- Subsidized gym membership / Class-pass/ GymPass
- Health Screening
- Will Writing
- Dynamic office environment with great people!
- Regular team and company networking events/celebrations
- Access to free tickets to sporting and entertainment events
- Tech Scheme
- Taste Card
- Travel Insurance
The Process:
We appreciate the time take to apply for the role and your recent interest in IMG. We will review all applications and will be in touch with those who have been shortlisted to the next stage. Unfortunately, due to volume we are not able to get back to everyone individually so if you have not heard back from us unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion and wish you all the best in your search.
- Tele/Virtual Interview – up to 30 mins with member of talent acquisition team
- 1st stage interview - In person – with members of the Digital team
- 2nd stage interview – In person task - with members of the Digital team
Endeavor unites and brings people together in our love of sport, culture, and entertainment. We understand this can only be accomplished when we lead with a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion in everything we do. As a global company that drives culture, we strive to reflect the world’s diverse voices.
Endeavor is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.