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Managing Director – Sports Marketing

Location: London (Hybrid)


A high-growth, award-winning digital sports marketing agency is seeking a commercially driven Managing Director to lead strategic direction, operational performance, and business growth. This role sits at the forefront of fan engagement, content, and digital innovation, partnering with global sports brands, rights holders, and entertainment organisations.


The ideal candidate will be an expert on the Sports fandom / rights / content / engagement space and will have track record working with teams, leagues, federation and brands on how to create ground breaking partnerships in the space.


Responsibilities:


• Define and deliver short, mid and long-term business strategy aligned to growth and client impact

• Lead cross-functional teams across creative, production, strategy and client services to ensure best-in-class delivery

• Drive operational excellence through clear processes, KPIs and performance management

• Own P&L, ensuring profitability, scalability and sustainable growth

• Identify and convert new business opportunities across global sports and entertainment clients

• Strengthen existing client partnerships, expanding services and long-term value

• Champion innovation across digital content, social, video and fan engagement

• Build and mentor a high-performing leadership team, fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture


Requirements:


• Proven leadership experience within sports marketing, media, or digital agency environments

• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of driving revenue growth and operational scale

• Deep understanding of fan engagement, digital platforms and content ecosystems

• Experience managing senior stakeholders and large, multidisciplinary teams


This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of fan engagement within a fast-scaling, globally recognised agency.

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Location:
London
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Technology

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