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Account Manager Jobs in Greater London, England, United Kingdom at WePlay
Title: Account Manager
Company: WePlay
Location: Greater London, England, United Kingdom
WePlay is an award-winning sports marketing agency specialising in fan engagement, direct-to-consumer marketing, and monetisation. By blending creative innovation with performance-driven strategies, WePlay partners with leading sports organisations worldwide to drive digital growth and commercial success. With a global footprint across the US, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, WePlay has delivered impactful results for clients such as UFC, UEFA, FIFA, Paris Saint-Germain, LaLiga, AC Milan, and SailGP.
WePlay is a proud member of the rEvolution family and as an official marketing partner of Google, Meta, and Microsoft, continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible in the sports marketing industry. Our mission is to service a new breed of brand, to engage a new breed of fan.
WePlay is seeking an Account Manager to join our award-winning sports marketing agency. In this role, reporting to the Head of Client Services, you will wow our customers by delivering campaigns and projects promptly and in line with the scope of work. With a client-focused mindset, you will collaborate with multi-departmental teams to make sure that campaigns are successful, and confidently communicate project updates to your client(s).
You Will:
- Build strong relationships with client stakeholders at appropriate levels and understand client goals, objectives, and challenges to provide tailored solutions.
- Get hands-on with the planning and execution of paid media campaigns across paid social, paid search, and programmatic channels.
- Provide status updates to clients as per clients’ request and WePlay SOW.
- Organise and participate in regular meetings to maintain open communication within the team about clients, the business, and ongoing projects.
- Be a positive role model in the team and agency; helping to cultivate a positive company culture, aligned with the business’ vision and goals.
- Collaborate with internal teams such as media, creative, strategy, and analytics to deliver integrated campaigns and projects
- Manage direct reports and hold team members accountable for their responsibilities and commitments
- Prepare plans and timelines that support the campaign/project delivery schedule
- Stay up to date on industry trends, competitor activities, and market insights
You Have:
- 3-5 years of experience in account management roles, ideally within a sports marketing agency
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data to provide actionable insights
- Proficiency in using project management and CRM tools
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines
This hybrid role is based in our fabulous London office.
Our Benefits Include:
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
- Flexible working environment (hybrid) – 2 days per week at London offices.
- 30 days of holiday per year, plus standard Bank Holidays.
- Christmas closure for holidays
- Access to WePlay Academy Training and external knowledge shares.
- Monthly socials and industry event access.
- Enhanced parental leave policies.
- Mental wellness support, including access to the Calm App
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
WePlay is deeply committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. We actively encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds – especially those underrepresented in our industry.
If this role excites you, but you don’t meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. The right mindset, ambition, passion and willingness to learn matters just as much as experience.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for this role without regard to age, disability, gender identity, ethnic background, marital status, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.
