Account Executive Full Time

As an Account Executive, you will be part of the CSM Middle East team working closely with an account team and reporting into the Account Director. You will support the account team to ensure that all client deliverables are executed on time, within budget, and meet the quality expectations of CSM and its clients.




We are looking for talent with great organizational skills, detail oriented, and a proactive approach. Experience working with brands holding a sponsorship portfolio with arts, sport or entertainment would be an advantage.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include

Assist the Account Team with:

• Support effective management of regular status meetings with clients, suppliers and internally within the team
• Create and maintain weekly status reports (internal and external)
• Up-keep of post event reporting documentation across the team
• Up-keep of audit documentation across the sponsorship portfolio
• Sponsorship portal support
• Support in project planning and implementation at on-ground activations & live events
• Day-to-day client and teams support for respective projects
• Organize client/supplier meetings and requirements thereof
• Support the relationship management of internal stakeholders and suppliers
• Ensure account filing is done in a simple and efficient fashion
• Support with onboarding of suppliers and documentation
• Support with team with administrative tasks

General

• Demonstrate a proactive approach to completing tasks
• Troubleshoot and creative problem-solving throughout projects
• Develop a reputation for total reliability
• Efficient personal and administrative skills
• A can-do attitude when onsite delivering events and projects
• Demonstrate enthusiasm for clients business
• Develop effective working relationships with colleagues

The Skills And Experience You Will Need

• University graduate
• Fluency in English, written and spoken. Arabic beneficial.
• 1-2 years’ experience in Sports Marketing / Account Management preferred but not mandatory
• Client-facing experience within the Middle East region beneficial
• Strong presentation skills
• Analytical and problem-solving mentality
• Appetite for sponsorship management and strategic planning
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure with tight deadlines
• Proven ability to prioritise and manage your time efficiently
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills, attention to details
• Solution-focused and hands-on approach to managing workstreams
• Working knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, Word