About the Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised and hardworking PR & Communications Executive to support premium clients in the sailing and motorsport world. You will be working across hospitality, event management and PR and communications, as well as supporting the running of key accounts and client coordination. This role offers the opportunity to understand all aspects of sports marketing, particularly across partnership activations.
Responsibilities
- Support across premium sailing and motorsport accounts, acting as a key coordinator for clients' day-to-day needs.
- Coordinate experiential hospitality and on-event guest programmes, including timelines, logistics, content support, briefing documents and reports.
- Work closely with clients and stakeholders in the sailing and motorsport ecosystems to create seamless activations.
- Operate global sailing and motorsport press offices, supporting communication strategies and liaising with media globally.
- Conceptualise and draft high-quality written content, such as brochures or client-facing documents.
- Liaise with and coordinate ambassadors, stakeholders and company staff.
- Support post-event reporting and coverage analysis.
- Represent the agency and clients professionally at events worldwide.
- Support Account Managers and Account Directors to deliver for sailing, yachting and motorsport clients.
Requirements
- Passionate and knowledgeable about sport, particularly sailing, the yachting world and motorsport.
- Experience working in an event hosting or hospitality setting; luxury clientele experience is a bonus.
- Ability to proactively and calmly handle challenges and resolve unforeseen issues quickly.
- Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment under pressure.
- Well organised and able to meet deadlines.
- Conscientious and proactive with a good understanding of the sporting landscape.
- Able to operate well in a team environment.
- Willing to travel, with flexibility in working hours.
- Valid driving license and passport.
- Meticulous attention to detail.
- Proficient in English, both written and verbal; additional languages are a bonus.
Skills
- PR & Communications
- Hospitality
- Event Management
- Account Coordination
- Client Coordination
- Partnership Activations
- Content Creation
- Media Relations
- Written Communication
- Verbal Communication
Location
- London
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Executive
Benefits
- 28 days holiday
- Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance
- Gym Contribution
- Health Cash Back Scheme
- Employee Assistance Helpline
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Electric Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
- Eye Care Vouchers
- Online Training
- Room to Grow career development programme
About the Company
- Influence is a global sports agency specializing in premium and high-tech sports, elevating leading brands, teams, and rights holders.
- We offer strategic consultancy, commercial sales, partnership activation, PR & communications, social media management, and content creation.
- The team has extensive experience and relationships in motorsport, sailing, tennis, and golf.
- Influence is a member of Mongoose Group, a global collective of sports, lifestyle, and entertainment agencies.
- Influence is also part of MISSION, a collective of agencies dedicated to client success.
