Account Director, Partnerships

EDR SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.

Singapore, Singapore
Hybrid (in-office monday to thursday, remote on friday)
7-8 years industry experience
Team management with direct reports
Sports sponsorship strategy expertise
The Account Director, Partnerships role at EDR Singapore involves leading key client accounts within the Client Services team, focusing on strategic direction and commercial growth in sports and entertainment partnerships across the Asia-Pacific region. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in sponsorship strategy, account management, and client relationship building

Job Summary

  • This role serves as the senior strategic lead for a portfolio of key client accounts across Asia-Pacific, driving commercial growth in sports and entertainment partnerships.
  • The Account Director will oversee end-to-end campaign execution, managing internal teams, rights holders, and vendors to deliver seamless activations while ensuring budget adherence.
  • Candidates must possess a deep network within the sports industry and proven ability to translate client objectives into effective sponsorship programmes.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The Account Director, Partnerships role at EDR Singapore involves leading key client accounts within the Client Services team, focusing on strategic direction and commercial growth in sports and entertainment partnerships across the Asia-Pacific region. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in sponsorship strategy, account management, and client relationship building.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 7-8 years industry experience
  • Team management with direct reports
  • Sports sponsorship strategy expertise
  • Multi-market campaign execution
  • Senior client relationship management

Nice-to-have

  • Integrated multi-agency experience
  • Event partnerships activation skills
  • Guest management experience
  • Strong APAC market insights
  • Proactive team-first culture

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 7-8 years experience
  • Direct report management experience
  • Prior sponsorship marketing strategy implementation
  • Experience with integrated multi-agency environments

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