Senior Account Manager

Wasserman operates at the epicenter of sports, music, entertainment and culture, serving talent, brands and properties on a global scale. Our brands and properties division works with iconic brands and rights holders, supporting business growth through all marketing disciplines. We're a trusted partner to every major league, team and venue, building meaningful connections between brands, properties and fans.

Headquartered in Los Angeles, Wasserman's presence spans 28 countries and more than 70+ cities, including New York, London, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Toronto, Paris and Sydney. For more information, please visit www.teamwass.com.

At Wasserman we are driven by a clear purpose; to Pursue Extraordinary. We exist to create a positive impact on our partners, their audiences, our industry and our people, and to look for opportunities that can inspire a better world in everything we do.

Our diversity of experience, expertise and opinions is our greatest asset, which is why we celebrate our differences. We are looking for individuals who want to put their hand up and challenge Wasserman convention to create something exciting, bigger and better each and every time. Wasserman is proud to share fresh perspectives and new ideas to produce work that others don’t and won’t. What we do is fast-paced, exciting and rewarding which is why we love it and why you’ll love life at Wasserman

What You Will Be Doing

Waserman Middle East is seeking an experienced Senior Account Manager on a major global motorsport partnership on behalf of a key client.

This role will lead the day-to-day client relationship, build and develop integrated plans and translating them into effective activations. You’ll be responsible for key account management tasks, including planning, execution, and reporting across the client’s sponsorship portfolio.

We’re looking for someone with strong client management skills, proven experience in the sponsorship industry, and a genuine passion for sport and entertainment. Motorsport experience and a deep understanding of the global sponsorship landscape in this space are essential.

Based in our UAE office (Abu Dhabi or Dubai), you’ll collaborate with colleagues across the Middle East and globally. The role involves international and regional travel and reports into an Account Director.

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include

Account Management

• Lead key elements of a major strategic sports partnership, managing delivery across all touchpoints.
• Build and maintain client and rights holder relationships.
• Oversee junior members of the project team.
• Lead meetings, reporting, KPIs, and project documentation.
• Drive reliable, solution-focused client service with strong internal collaboration.
  
  

Integrated Marketing

• Implement end-to-end delivery of integrated activation including events, activation, and guest experience.
• Manage timelines, budgets, creative development, and rights activation.
• Ensure alignment of all assets with client brand strategy.
• Collaborate cross-agency to deliver seamless execution.
  
  

Strategic Planning

• Support the project lead on client strategy, aligned with brand and partnership goals.
• Contribute to project impact measurement
• Translate project insight into actionable plans and measurable outcomes.
  
  

Sponsorship – Motorsport in the Middle East

• Extensive experience in motorsport sponsorship delivery across the region.
• Strong understanding of electric and traditional motorsport platforms.
• Skilled in adapting rights for local relevance and impact, especially in KSA.
• Established relationships with rights holders and event promoters beneficial
• Proven track record of leveraging sponsorship for brand and business growth.
  
  

Wasserman is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race.

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