Bart Beavis

(Promoted from Corporate Account Executive)

Managed a £1m+ portfolio of international brand partnerships and sponsorship activations for the UK’s leading mass-participation events organiser, working with global brands including Nike, The North Face, Brooks, Science in Sport, Bank of America and TREK.

• Planned and delivered large-scale experiential activations including North Face product trial zones and shoe trials, premium hospitality experiences and on-site events, regularly travelling to UK locations and coordinating logistics in fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environments.
• Acted as day-to-day account lead for brand partners, proactively guiding activation plans, managing relationships with rights holders, suppliers and internal teams to ensure seamless delivery and high client satisfaction.
• Owned end-to-end project management for multiple concurrent workstreams - activation planning, on-site execution, supplier negotiations, timeline management and hospitality logistics - demonstrating flexibility and the ability to pivot quickly when requirements changed.
• Managed client budgets, tracked spend, reconciled costs and produced clear client reports with engagement metrics, marketing stats, and post-event summaries.
• Coordinated cross-functional teams and hospitality suppliers (transport, accommodation, photography) to deliver premium experiences for VIP and partners.
• Contributed creative ideas and monitored sport and cultural trends to enhance activation strategies, while maintaining strong working relationships that foster collaboration and problem-solving.
• Updated risk assessments, identified solutions and supported senior stakeholders with regular reporting to keep programmes on track.

• Supported global sponsorship operations and account management, aligning assets with client goals and managing the full lifecycle from rights delivery to performance reporting.
• Assisted with activation planning, stakeholder approvals, and cross-functional coordination to ensure smooth project delivery.
• Handled inbound requests, tracked project timelines, and contributed to team meetings and documentation in a deadline-driven environment.

Successfully placed 16 candidates within the first year of employment and generated over £90,000 in placements

• Developed strong client relationships, driving a 15% increase in client retention, which mirrors the need for relationship-building with brand partners.
• Exceeded sales targets by 20%, showcasing a proven ability to generate new business leads, similar to prospecting new and relevant business opportunities in sports sales.
• Achieved rapid promotion by consistently meeting and exceeding targets, demonstrating a proactive approach to sales, essential for cold outreach to brands.
• Achieved rapid career progression, securing promotion after just 4 months by exceeding the target of booking £30,000+ in placements.
• Elevated client satisfaction by addressing inquiries promptly and resolving issues, consistently ensuring high levels of client retention and satisfaction.