Account Manager - (Turkish Speaking)

SPORTFIVE is a global agency working across sponsorships, advertising, talent, activation and hospitality within sports. Globally, we have over 1,200 employees who strategically and creatively connect brands, rights-holders, media platforms and fans across Football, F1, NFL, NBA, Golf, Gaming and Esports, Olympics, and more.

Whether it’s supporting Bundesliga football clubs, curating deals for brands to showcase their advertising during games televised to millions across the world, or representing the best talent in our industry, connecting sports organisations to incredible brands and partners is at the heart of what we do.

Having recently been voted the winner of the Global Agency category at the 2024 Leaders In Sports Awards, we’re incredibly proud of our culture and the people that help to nurture it.

Be responsible for the day-to-day management and activation of EA SPORTS rights with a set number of football partners across Germany and Türkiye.

Reporting into a Senior Account Manager, you will be responsible for planning, developing and managing the partner’s rights and their activation programs, including;

• Client relationship management - Supporting the maintenance of strong working relationships with key football partners and rights holders across Germany and Türkiye.
• Generating and presenting creative activation ideas - Align to EA’s global campaign and local business objectives, tapping into cultural relevance and fandom within Germany and Türkiye.
• Providing In-Market Football Insight - Support sharing with relevant internal departments and stakeholders at EA SPORTS.
• Leading and supporting the delivery of partner status calls / meetings.
• Managing the planning and delivery of events and player appearances - In person / remotely via local agency, on behalf of EA SPORTS.
• Working closely with EA SPORTS on content creation, marketing assets and partnership materials, and seeking all relevant partner approvals.
• Arranging and attending activation events / trips.
• Managing client partnership inventory - To include tickets, merchandise, EA SPORTS FC logo integration across match day inventory.
• Coordinating and creating season-long reports on behalf of EA SPORTS.

• Must have account management / partnership activation experience (minimum 3 years)
• Fluent in German, Turkish, and English
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Flawless attention to detail
• Proactivity and have a strong planning ability
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to collaborate and adapt, working across a wide range of EA SPORTS teams
• Budgetary and invoicing experience
• Presentational skills – creating and presenting
• Good knowledge of digital marketing, in particular social platforms
• Have a real passion and knowledge for sport, with a good understanding of football and lifestyle culture in Germany and Türkiye
• Have an interest in e-Sports and gaming
• Strong ability to work well independently as well as part of a team
• Must be available for travel (locally & internationally)

SPORTFIVE is a company that cares about and looks after its people. We regularly get together to celebrate our achievements each year with our summer and Christmas events, and ensure that everyone feels a part of the team.

• Hybrid, flexible working model
• Company Bike Leasing Scheme
• 30 vacation days plus an extra day off on Christmas Eve and New Years Eve
• Subsidy for pension scheme (Deutschlandticket)
• Dedicated Learning & Development to support you in your role
• Special reductions/memberships with selected fitness & wellness partners
• Regular social events such as Summer and Christmas parties
• Corporate Benefits
• Internal prize draw for tickets to events such as concerts or football games