Who We Are:
IMG is a leading global sports marketing agency, specializing in media rights management and sales, multi-channel content production and distribution, brand partnerships, strategic consulting, digital services, and events management. It powers growth of revenues, fanbases and IP for more than 200 federations, associations, events, and teams, including the National Football League, English Premier League, International Olympic Committee, National Hockey League, Major League Soccer, ATP and WTA Tours, the AELTC (Wimbledon), Euroleague Basketball, CONMEBOL, DP World Tour, and The R&A, as well as UFC, WWE, and PBR. IMG is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company.
IMG Background
IMG, the pioneer in golf, was founded by Mark McCormack in 1960 following a gentleman’s agreement handshake between Mark and Arnold Palmer. This was the start of athlete representation as we know it today. Over the years IMG has extended into numerous sports but its roots are firmly set within Golf and we are proud to have staged over 800 events since 1960.
IMG Golf can help drive business, and brands and shape the game of golf through being embedded in all aspects from academics through golf course design and management to licensing and Tours. We help to grow the game through developing grass route programmes and leveraging our relationships with players and brands to access and influence new participants and fans to the world of golf. Creating extraordinary experiences through strategic brand activations, world-class hospitality and corporate golf days, IMG now sits within the Endeavor umbrella, the world’s leading entertainment and media agency.
Your Career at IMG
IMG is highly invested in the career development of its employees. If successful in your role, it should provide you with a stepping stone to the next stage and beyond. Examples of roles that people previously advanced to from the role of Manager are Senior Manager, Director, Vice President and so on. It is important to note that while most people look at the position of their line manager as the next step, there is significant opportunity for cross-promotion across the many different divisions of the company. This is possible because of the vast scope of our company and is internally supported and encouraged if appropriate.
As a valued employee you will have access to development tools including the Events Leadership Academy and the Events Mentoring scheme to support your career and personal development with IMG.
What You'll Do:
The main purpose of this role is to support the Event Director and embrace a wide range of duties surrounding the organisation of professional golf events and projects undertaken by the department
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
- Account management of clients across the golf portfolio from guest programmes, experiential agencies / suppliers through to golf days.
- Support the Event Director in maintaining planning documentation associated with the golf events, including but not limited to purchase orders and invoicing, in a timely fashion
- Support the commercial activities through tendering, researching suitable suppliers assisting with tender documentation, drawing up of specs and scopes of work
- Engage and manage vendors and suppliers integral to the staging of events, including maintaining up-to-date build schedules.
- Responsible for the organisation of meetings, agendas and minutes to ensure clarity of communication across the team and wider stakeholders
- Develop knowledge of positive industry trends, staying current with golf event developments and identify innovative ideas in the staging and delivery space.
- Supports the quality and excellence approach internally and externally
- Pays particular attention to the quality of internal and external communications and stakeholder engagements
- Engages positively and in a collaborative manner with colleagues and external stakeholders
- Support the wider event team in all aspects of golf events delivery or research
- Responsible for the management of event runners and at times other less experienced members of the team
- Assist with the preparation of post-event reports and any other reports that may be required.
- Any other duties that are within the scope of the role may be required
Unusual Challenges or Circumstances e.g. shift(s)/ unsocial hours/ travel etc.
- Regular weekend work where you will be required to travel to events in line with the Golf portfolio
- Outside of event travel, there may be a requirement to travel for meetings and provide additional support as part of the role
- There will be some unsociable hours involved in line with the nature of golf events, early tee times and evening functions
Key Results Areas
- Able to show a greater understanding of golf events and the events industry.
- Proved ability to build/grow a network of relationships with suppliers, partners and sponsors.
- Demonstrate careful time management, ensuring all deadlines are met
- Shows the ability to operate within set financial budgets and provide clear and concise cost analysis.
- Contributes positively to a HPT, seeking advice where necessary and promotes a continuous improvement approach to personal and event knowledge.
- Acting as a positive role model for the less experienced members of the team
- Show a contribution towards improving cost effectiveness of event delivery
You Have These:
- Proven track record of client/account management
- Experience of managing end to end logistics around golf days or other such events
- Demonstrable experience in event coordination, logistics, delivery and stakeholder management
- An understanding of procurement and sponsorship activation
- Experience in end-to-end project management
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in a clear and concise manner
- A strong team player that is flexible and dependent on business demand
- Excellent time management skills, ability to work calmly under pressure whilst meeting deadlines
- Customer focused approach with a presentable appearance
- An effective leader with strong people management skills and ability to excel in a fast-paced environment
- Working knowledge of MS Office software, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in a clear and concise manner
- Ability to build long lasting working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to self-direct and motivate and work with minimal supervision
- Ability to multitask, be proactive and show initiative in a fast-paced environment
- A strong team player that is flexible dependent on business demand and can prioritise based on changing needs of both the client, the team and the event
- Excellent time management skills, ability to work calmly under pressure whilst meeting deadlines
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to multitask
- Ability to analyse problems and develop practical solutions
Qualifications and Training
- Educated to degree level or equivalent is preferred
- UK Driving License
- First Aid Trained desirable
- ISOH certification desirable
Working Conditions:
Permanent, London Chiswick Park
Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm