Careers at Evident

Account Manager – Sports, Gaming and Entertainment

Job Description

Job TitleAccount Manager
DepartmentSports, Gaming and Entertainment
Reports toSports, Gaming and Entertainment Business Unit Director
SupervisesNone

 

Why Join Evident?

Evident is the first and only agency in the Philippines dedicated to purpose marketing. We play to win, and deliver transformative and purposeful campaigns to our client stakeholders. We believe in productive fun. Find out how we can strategize together at https://evident.ph/

 As a member of Team Evident, you’ll get to have:

  • Work-from-home setup
  • High impact projects
  • Diverse and collaborative team
  • Generous leave benefits 
  • Health insurance
  • Flexitime

 

Remote Work:

This position is Work From Home until a time at which it is safe for everyone to return to an in-office working model. We’re looking to speak to candidates who plan to be in Metro Manila long-term. 

 

About the Role

Evident is looking for a passionate, collaborative, and highly organized Account Manager with an interest in Sports, Gaming (and esports) and Entertainment. The Account Manager will directly service clients from the Sports, Gaming and Entertainment industries. He / she will team up with different business units to create compelling narratives and effective campaigns. The Account Manager reports directly to the Sports, Gaming and Entertainment Business Unit Director.

 

Tasks and Responsibilities

The Account Manager is required to perform the following duties and undertake the following responsibilities:

 Business Development

  • Support the team in its Business Development initiatives
  • Achieve sales targets by securing contract renewals or new business opportunities from existing and potential clients
  • Implement lead generation tactics
  • Respond to, and engage with, any sales inquiries or requests for information
  • Work and collaborate with different teams to develop client pitches (prepare SOWs, presentations, and quotations)
  • Negotiate scope of work and pricing
  • Build relationships with current and potential clients to expand business opportunities
  • Continuously seek opportunities to expand existing client business

 Client and Project Management

  • Act as day-to-day client contact and primary liaison between the client and implementing team
  • Oversee the overall production of project deliverables, working, and leading team members as necessary, and ensuring delivery quality and timeliness
  • Inform internal team members of possible issues as they arise, and manage the outcomes of these
  • Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress
  • Oversee the implementation of the project timeliness and set meetings or progress sessions as stated in the contract
  • Act as the client’s “brand champion” and police any possible deviations to strategy, persona, or playbook
  • Create and develop the internal briefs needed by stakeholders to be able to produce the deliverables of the project.
  • Ensure that the products submitted to client are aligned with overall strategy and direction
  • Manage digital and possible above the line marketing campaigns
  • Enhance brand awareness in the digital space

 Coordination

  • Participate in ideation sessions with Creatives
  • Act as general liaison between Evident and freelancers/suppliers/subcontractors

 Continuous Learning and Other Areas

  • Display an innovative attitude when accomplishing tasks and approaching goals
  • Develop a close working relationship with the other team members 
  • Maintain flexibility and adaptability in the workplace
  • Maintain a sense of honesty, integrity, and confidentiality in the conduct of responsibilities
  • Proactively find ways to improve the efficiency of the team 
  • Commit to continuous learning and development 
  • Stay abreast of trends in esports, project management, communications, digital marketing, social media and related fields.

 

Qualifications and Skills

  • 2-3 years of project management experience, agency experience is preferred but not required
  • Has a good understanding of Sports, Gaming and Entertainment and its trends 
  • Detail-oriented and effective communicator
  • Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  • Has a strong ability to organize information in a clear and concise manner for varying audiences

 

What’s Next?

For interested applicants, please send a copy of your comprehensive CV and cover letter to hiring@evident.ph