What are the responsibilities and job description for the Client Services Manager, Tennis position at Endeavor?
Who We Are
IMG is a global leader in sports, fashion, events and media. The company manages some of the world’s greatest athletes and fashion icons; owns and operates hundreds of live events annually; and is a leading independent producer and distributor of sports and entertainment media. IMG also specializes in licensing, sports training and league development. IMG is a subsidiary of Endeavor, a global sports and entertainment company.
IMG is a global leader in sports, fashion, events and media. The company manages some of the world’s greatest athletes and fashion icons; owns and operates hundreds of live events annually; and is a leading independent producer and distributor of sports and entertainment media. IMG also specializes in licensing, sports training and league development. IMG is a subsidiary of Endeavor, a global sports and entertainment company.
- Serve as day-to-day contact with relevant WME personnel (i.e. tennis agents, marketing agents, social media team)
- Manage client schedule in matters pertaining to tournaments, training, marketing obligations, public relations, community activities
- Primary contact with the WTA re tournament and tour commitments, PR obligations and other relevant tour obligations. This communication will be shared with the client and/or directed by the client.
- All communication on behalf of client will be courteous, respectful and professional
- Must be available to travel on a very regular basis throughout the WTA circuit schedule
- Primary contact in coordinating logistics related to the obligations listed above
- Primary contact for overall tennis and business calendar
- Responsible for timely and accurate communication to client, agency team and business partners (oral and written)
- Readily available for client, WME contacts and business contacts at all times (within reason); must answer phone and respond to text messages and emails promptly at all times (within reason)
- Coordinating hotels and transportation based on direction of the client.
- Participate and assist with the scheduling of regular client business development planning sessions
- Gain a firm knowledge and understanding of the various WME departments and resources
- Participate in marketing and business development discussions including sponsorship sales, pr, social media, content development, fashion projects, literary projects, etc.
- Track the follow-up on pipeline projects
- Update the group on client priorities and updated interests
- Maintain communication with external partners regarding schedule coordination including sponsors, WTA-Tour, and other business constituents.
- Facilitate a year-end meeting to review and plan for next steps
