JLB are delighted to be retained by Entourage Sport & Entertainment to recruit a Senior Brand Partnerships Manager.
About Entourage Sport & Entertainment Based in North West London, Entourage Sport & Entertainment is a leading global agency specialising in talent representation, sponsorship sourcing, procurement, and partnership management across sport and entertainment.
Entourage delivers world-class talent to top brands worldwide, enhancing campaigns with iconic figures and maximizing visibility through carefully tailored sponsorships.
Entourage's extensive talent roster includes celebrated names like Roberto Carlos, Luka Modric, and John Terry.
Additionally, with deep-rooted connections to global icons such as Thierry Henry, Kaka, Usain Bolt, and Mike Tyson, Entourage connects brands with top-tier sporting personalities.
Beyond talent representation, Entourage secures high-impact sponsorship deals for some of the world's biggest brands and football clubs, including Juventus, Napoli, Inter Milan, and SL Benfica.
Entourage's exceptional track record also includes partnerships with premier organizations like FIFA, UEFA, Copa America, and Mercedes F1.
Renowned for a personalized service and a commitment to impactful, high-profile campaigns, Entourage brings together sport's biggest stars and the world's top brands for unparalleled partnership success.
The Role This senior hire will be responsible for managing and strengthening relationships with global brands and agencies, positioning Entourage as a key partner in sports marketing.
This individual will bring 6 years of industry experience, an intrinsic understanding of Talent engagement, and preferably an existing network with Talent.
This leader will play a critical role in contributing to Entourage's sales approach, expanding revenue streams, and driving growth by working with clients on integrated, multi-dimensional sports marketing solutions.
Beyond external brand relationships, this individual will be an influential voice within Entourage, challenging conventional approaches and guiding the senior team towards innovation and excellence.
Key Responsibilities: Brand and Agency Relationship Management: Cultivate, lead, and manage high-value relationships with global brands and agencies.
Position Entourage as the go-to partner for sports marketing initiatives by leveraging insights, expertise, and innovative strategies.
Act as a key liaison for clients, ensuring Entourage is the trusted partner of choice for events, endorsements, and activations.
Sales Strategy & Revenue Growth: Drive revenue generation through direct client and agency engagement.
Feed into and refine Entourage's sales strategy, developing approaches to diversify offerings and expand beyond single-offering brand relationships.
Achieve KPIs focused on revenue, relationship depth, and client satisfaction.
Working with Talent: Utilise deep knowledge of Talent and athlete/celebrity engagement to advise clients on optimal ways to engage athletes and celebrities.
Internal Leadership and Influence: Inspire the wider Entourage team, acting as a senior leader who influences sales, marketing, and strategic direction.
Challenge internal practices and foster an environment of continuous improvement and growth, especially among the leadership team.
Market Presence and Networking: Represent Entourage as a prominent face in the industry, engaging in market events and showcasing Entourage's services.
Proactively network to build the company's profile and promote Entourage's services.
Requirements: 6 years of experience in talent representation, sports marketing, or agency-side brand engagement.
Proven experience managing high-level brand and agency relationships with a successful track record of driving revenue growth.
Deep understanding of athlete/celebrity engagement, with existing Talent relationships a strong plus.
Strong sales and business development acumen.
Exceptional relationship-building skills, confident in influencing both clients and senior internal leaders.
Strategic thinker, innovative, and capable of challenging the status quo to drive company growth.
_____________________ JLB are retained on behalf of Entourage Sport & Entertainment to appoint a Senior Brand Partnerships Manager.
All direct applications and CVs will be forwarded to JLB.
If this role is of interest, then please press the apply button and include a copy of your CV.
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