Account Manager

Company Description Native Sports Marketing is a sports marketing and commercial development agency based in Abu Dhabi, connecting sports, brands, talent, and communities through strategy, partnerships, communications, and experiences. The agency works across the wider sports ecosystem to identify opportunities, build meaningful partnerships, strengthen visibility, and create lasting impact. Its capabilities span sports strategy and development, sponsorships and partnerships, communications, PR and digital, events and fan experiences, and athlete commercialization. Operating from Abu Dhabi with an international outlook, Native Sports Marketing brings a locally informed perspective to the global business of sport, turning opportunities into partnerships and experiences that drive long-term value.
Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Account Manager role based in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates. The Account Manager will manage day-to-day client relationships, serve as a primary point of contact, and ensure delivery of high-quality sports marketing and commercial development projects. Responsibilities include coordinating campaigns and activations, overseeing sponsorship and partnership initiatives, and collaborating with internal teams on strategy, communications, and events. The role involves preparing proposals and presentations, monitoring campaign performance, managing project timelines and budgets, and reporting results to clients and stakeholders. The Account Manager will also support business development by identifying new opportunities, nurturing relationships across the sports ecosystem, and contributing to the creation of impactful fan and brand experiences.
Qualifications

• Strong account and client management skills, including relationship building, stakeholder coordination, and project oversight.
• Experience in sports marketing, sponsorships, or partnerships, with the ability to understand brand objectives and translate them into effective initiatives.
• Skills in communications, PR, and digital channels, including preparing client-facing materials and coordinating with media or content teams.
• Capability to support events and fan experiences, including planning, logistics coordination, and on-site execution.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic proficiency is an advantage.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multicultural environment and manage multiple projects with tight deadlines.
• Solid analytical and organizational skills, with attention to detail and comfort working with budgets, timelines, and performance metrics.
• Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, communications, sports management, or a related field; relevant experience in sports or agency environments is highly beneficial.