Partnerships Account Manager
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, 74400
CDI
01/12/2026
Permis requis
Description
Who Are We?
UTMB Group is the global leader in trail running. Based in Chamonix-Mont-Blanc in the French Alps, the company launched the UTMB® World Series in 2022 in partnership with The IRONMAN Group (TIG).
The UTMB® World Series is the world’s leading trail running circuit, bringing together some of the most iconic trail running events worldwide and offering runners the opportunity to have an extraordinary experience with respect, inclusion and sustainability.
Who Are We Looking For?
UTMB® Group is seeking an experienced Partnership Account Manager dedicated to delivering industry leading servicing and increasing brand investment in Trail Running.
The Partnership Account Manager will be responsible for building strong commercial relationships and handling the main client accounts of UTMB® World Series, becoming their main point of contact.
Avantages
- Tickets restaurants
Missions
Manage UTMB® World Series partnerships in line with business objectives and ensure all contractual rights are delivered to the highest standard.
With an entrepreneurial mindset, identify and leverage relevant tangible and intangible assets to build creative activation plans (with the partnership product manager) in order to meet strategic goals.
Plan, implement and assess effective partner campaigns using the World Series events assets and IP. This includes a proactive take on activation campaigns; delivery of the campaign assets according to the brief and deadline; working with the communication and marketing team; and reporting.
Coordinate with the various internal departments, including Commercial Operations, Merchandising, Digital, among others, to ensure the smoothest delivery of the partners ‘rights.
Lead the development of key account management deliverables, from international marketing workshops, newsletters, internal industry news and insights, operations seminars, event marketing manuals, post-event reports including all media and digital metric analysis.
Ensure smooth coordination, consistent follow-up, and effective information sharing across the series’ events, maintaining consistency and high standards across all commercial matters.
Profil
4 years of experience in international account management in B2B marketing, advertising or sponsorship
Proven ability to activate digital brand campaigns and manage IP licenses
Solid credentials and references confirming the above
University or Business school degree
Computer skills: advanced use of PowerPoint, Word, Excel, CRM
Multilingual – perfect English and good French are a must, other additional languages such as Spanish or German are an appreciated bonus
Driving license.
Soft skills
Analytical capacities
Ability to navigate multinational and multicultural environments and challenges
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a natural ease in building relationships with professionals at all organizational levels
Ability to work independently and proactively
Location
Located in Annecy or Chamonix
One day of work-from-home per week
Occasional trips in France or abroad.
Hiring process
A first interview with Emeline, HR Manager (videoconference, about 45min) for you to learn more about the company and job offer and to confirm the match between your profile and the company's needs.
A second interview with Violette, Head of Partnerships and Hospitality (videoconference or in our offices, about 1h), to dig deeper into your technical abilities and soft skills and assess the fit with company values.
A third interview with Frédéric, CEO (videoconference or in our offices, about 1h), to further discuss the team's ambitions and challenges in order for you to envision your future at UTMB Group even more precisely.