Account Executive
Location : Japan
department: Sales
Type : full time
Minimum Experience : mid level
ABOUT FOOTBALLCOFootballco is a global, football focused, digital platform with an ambition to own the entire non-live football landscape worldwide and become THE digital destination for all football fans across the globe. Combining some of the most forward-thinking minds in football, an award winning creative and production function, as well as digital platforms that are loved by 400m fans globally, FC aims to own the digital fan ecosystem across the world’s biggest sport.
With 300 permanent employees across the world, FC is a diverse, disruptive, brave, dynamic, agile and fun organisation. Our work-hard, play-hard attitude supports these values – with the football fan always front of mind, leveraging a world class tech platform and our track record (since PERFORM) of being first to market.
We connect fans to football and brands to fans, come join us and be a part of it!
ABOUT THE ROLE
Footballco is looking for an Account Executive based in Japan within our APAC Commercial team with a focus on Japan but spanning across the region (Australia to South East Asia).
This position is based in Tokyo and is flexible working between office space (WeWork) and home. We offer competitive compensation and a bonus scheme. You will report into Account Manager, Footballco (based in Japan)
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
Account Management – build understanding of our Clients (Brands, Clubs, Leagues and Federations) business and objectives in order to plan and execute effective campaigns
Project Management - ensure multiple Client projects are delivered to high standard, on-budget, on-time and vs KPIs. Manage teams on complex projects and be able to adapt to change/challenges and/or manage conflicting requests
Content – work with internal and external stakeholders to ideate, build and deliver bespoke content and media solutions for Footballco & Clients – across social, film, editorial and media
Reporting – ensure timely and accurate reports are delivered to all key stakeholders – highlighting key learnings and insights that will ensure we are constantly optimising our approach
New Business - support Sales Manager with insights, reports, content ideation and proposals
WHAT YOU HAVE
Excellent organisational and project management skills – deliver projects on time, to high standard while ensuring project budget is not exceeded
Strong attention to detail
Excellent communication skills with ability to manage/coordinate multiple external and internal stakeholders
Excellent project reporting skills – creation of decks, Google sheets to track ongoing project status and utilising software’s such as Facebook creator studio, ads manager and tools to obtain content performance results
Self-starter and proactive approach to tasks
Knowledge and interest in football, sports media and digital/social marketing
Understanding of the digital media products & services media landscape and how brands use to activate partnerships
Advanced skills pertaining to Google suite of programs
Fluent in Japanese with the ability to work in English
Not essential but great if you have the following:
Experience working in an agency environment preferably in sport
Knowledge or experience with branded content (film, social, editorial) production / publishing
Experience of working with brands, agencies & rights holders
Basic understanding of Adobe software
Language skills across other APAC markets
Footballco is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, colour, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category.