Partnership Account Manager

UTMB Group is the global leader in trail running. Based in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc in the French Alps, the company launched the UTMB® World Series in 2022 in partnership with The IRONMAN Group (TIG).

The UTMB® World Series is the world’s leading trail running circuit, bringing together some of the most iconic trail running events worldwide and offering runners the opportunity to have an extraordinary experience with respect, inclusion and sustainability.

UTMB® Group is seeking an experienced Partnership Account Manager dedicated to delivering industry leading servicing and increasing brand investment in Trail Running.

The Partnership Account Manager will be responsible for building strong commercial relationships and handling the main client accounts of UTMB® World Series, becoming their main point of contact.

Missions

• Manage UTMB® World Series partnerships in line with business objectives and ensure all contractual rights are delivered to the highest standard.  
• With an entrepreneurial mindset, identify and leverage relevant tangible and intangible assets to build creative activation plans (with the partnership product manager) in order to meet strategic goals.
• Plan, implement and assess effective partner campaigns using the World Series events assets and IP. This includes a proactive take on activation campaigns; delivery of the campaign assets according to the brief and deadline; working with the communication and marketing team; and reporting.  
• Coordinate with the various internal departments, including Commercial Operations, Merchandising, Digital, among others, to ensure the smoothest delivery of the partners ‘rights. 
• Lead the development of key account management deliverables, from international marketing workshops, newsletters, internal industry news and insights, operations seminars, event marketing manuals, post-event reports including all media and digital metric analysis. 
• Ensure smooth coordination, consistent follow-up, and effective information sharing across the series’ events, maintaining consistency and high standards across all commercial matters.

Location

Located in Annecy or Chamonix

One day of work-from-home per week

Occasional trips in France or abroad.  

• 4 years of experience in international account management in B2B marketing, advertising or sponsorship
• Proven ability to activate digital brand campaigns and manage IP licenses 
• Solid credentials and references confirming the above 
• University or Business school degree 
• Computer skills: advanced use of PowerPoint, Word, Excel, CRM 
• Multilingual – perfect English and good French are a must, other additional languages such as Spanish or German are an appreciated bonus 
• Driving license.

• Analytical capacities
• Ability to navigate multinational and multicultural environments and challenges 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a natural ease in building relationships with professionals at all organizational levels 
• Ability to work independently and proactively

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