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# Executive, Global Partnerships, International at United Talent Agency

- **Company:** United Talent Agency
- **Location:** London, United Kingdom
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-10-16
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-21
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/united-talent-agency/da0f77c1-0b19-4e4c-a71c-9c109235a504

## Job description

KLUTCH Sports Group is seeking a high-performing, commercially driven Executive, Global Partnerships, International to join our growing team in London. Working at the intersection of sports, entertainment, and culture, this role focuses on driving new commercial partnership revenue for our clients across the UK and internationally.

This role requires a proactive sales professional who thrives in a high-growth environment. Working seamlessly alongside our UK and US teams, you will leverage market intelligence, creative brand storytelling, and disciplined prospecting to identify, pitch, and secure high-value global brand partnerships.

## What You Will Do

- Market Analysis & Strategy: Analyze market trends, brand positioning, and sponsorship valuation to inform commercial sales strategies and pitch development.
- Property & Client Representation: Support sponsorship sales efforts to identify and secure brand partnership opportunities specifically for KLUTCH Sports Group’s roster of clients and properties.
- Pipeline Generation & Outreach: Proactively identify, prospect, and execute outbound cold outreach strategies targeting senior decision-makers (CMOs, Brand Directors, and Sponsorship Leads) at brands across the UK and internationally.
- Industry Relationships: Leverage existing industry relationships and networks to drive new business opportunities and maintain strong partnerships with brands and properties.
- Discovery & Account Qualification: Conduct high-level discovery meetings with brand prospects to deeply understand their commercial goals, marketing objectives, target audiences, and KPI structures.
- Bespoke Ideation & Concept Creation: Collaborate internally with strategy, creative, and insight teams to translate brand objectives into custom, narrative-driven pitch materials, custom activation concepts, and evidence-backed partnership proposals.
- Deal Execution & Support: Manage opportunities across the full sales cycle - from initial outreach and bespoke deck tailoring to proposal development, commercial negotiation, and contract execution. Assist senior sales executives on complex, multi-million-pound opportunities.
- Client Engagement & Reporting: Maintain strong ongoing communications with key brand partners and clients, ensuring high-touch relationship management and regular reporting on sales processes.
- CRM & Pipeline Management: Ensure meticulous tracking and management of all sales leads, outreach activities, contract milestones, and revenue forecasting within Salesforce and CRM tools.
- Cross-Border Collaboration: Work closely with teams across the US, UK, and internationally, adapting sales propositions and negotiating effectively across different cultural contexts.

## What You Will Need

- Experience: 5+ years of direct experience in sales, business development, or account management within sports marketing, rights holders, media sales, or partnership agencies.
- Proactive Sales Mindset: Strong comfort level with cold outreach, outbound lead generation, and pitch delivery in high-pressure, target-driven environments, alongside the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple high-profile deals.
- Commercial & Creative Aptitude: Strong understanding of sports marketing, sponsorship valuation, and partnership strategy, with a proven ability to translate brand marketing goals into creative, multi-channel partnership models (blending IP, digital assets, content, and activation).
- Pitching & Closing Expertise: Expertise in pitching and proposal development, backed by a proven ability and track record of sourcing, negotiating, and closing high-value sponsorship deals.
- Relationship Management: Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills, with experience working with both clients and internal teams. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence senior executives, key stakeholders, and external client teams.
- Market Knowledge: Deep understanding of the UK and European sports marketing ecosystem, brand marketing trends, sponsorship valuation, and emerging asset classes, supported by an established network of brand executives, rights holders, and CRO/CCOs.
- Tools & Tech: Proficiency with CRM tools (Salesforce, Google Workspace/Docs, etc.) and Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel) to track sales pipelines, build presentations, and manage deal flow.

## What You Will Get

- The unique and exciting opportunity to work at one of a leading global entertainment companies
- Access to the tools, leadership, and resources you will need to create and drive a center of excellence
- The opportunity to do the best work of your career
- Work in an inclusive and diverse company culture
- Competitive programs to support your well-being
- Experience working in a collaborative environment with room to grow

## About UTA

UTA is a premier global talent agency built for the future of media and entertainment. The agency's diversified platform and best-in-class, client-first approach is innovative, collaborative, and positioned to lead in an evolving market. UTA represents the most celebrated artists, creatives, and brands, from icons and legends to next-generation talent. Its integrated capabilities span film and television, music, comedy, creators, sports, brands, news, publishing, speakers, theater, and more. It is based in Los Angeles with offices in the U.S., London, and Munich. For more information: https://www.unitedtalent.com/about/ UTA and its Affiliated Companies are Equal Employment Opportunity employers and welcome all job seekers. https://www.unitedtalent.com/privacy-policy

## About United Talent Agency

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: United Talent Agency (UTA) is a global talent and entertainment company that represents the most celebrated artists, creators, athletes, and brands, helping them grow across film, television, music, sports, and the creator economy.
- **Entity Type**: Private (with outside investment from EQT and other private equity firms)
- **Headquarters**: Beverly Hills, California, USA (9336 Civic Center Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210) [unitedtalent.com](https://www.unitedtalent.com/about)
- **Founded**: 1991
- **Founders**: Jeremy Zimmer, Peter Benedek, and Jim Berkus [unitedtalent.com](https://www.unitedtalent.com/about)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Talent representation, entertainment, media, sports, and marketing.
- **Target customers**: Artists, storytellers, musicians, athletes, content creators, and brands (B2B across entertainment and sports).
- **Mission or purpose statement**: To represent bold and visionary talent while building a collaborative, inclusive culture that drives the future of entertainment. [unitedtalent.com](https://www.unitedtalent.com/careers)

## Products & Services
- **[UTA Representation]** – Core agency service for clients in film, television, music, comedy, publishing, theater, news, and broadcasting. [unitedtalent.com](https://www.unitedtalent.com/)
- **[UTA Sports]** – Sports representation including KLUTCH Sports Group (NBA, NFL) and ROOF Athlete Management (international football). [unitedtalent.com](https://www.unitedtalent.com/about)
- **[UTA Music]** – Global music representation, strengthened by acquisitions of The Agency Group and Echo Location Talent Agency. [unitedtalent.com](https://www.unitedtalent.com/about)
- **[UTA Brand Studio]** – Brand strategy and entertainment marketing, including the Next Gen practice (from JUV Consulting acquisition). [unitedtalent.com](https://www.unitedtalent.com/about)
- **[UTA IQ]** – Data and analytics division (from MediaHound acquisition) providing insights for clients. [unitedtalent.com](https://www.unitedtalent.com/about)
- **[UTA Ventures]** – Investment and advisory arm for emerging companies and technologies. [unitedtalent.com](https://www.unitedtalent.com/about)
- **[UTA Foundation]** – Nonprofit supporting social issues, nonprofit resources, and client social impact goals. [unitedtalent.com](https://www.unitedtalent.com/about)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed. UTA is private and has taken strategic outside investment from global private equity firm EQT (2022) and earlier private equity rounds (2013). [unitedtalent.com](https://www.unitedtalent.com/about)
- **Key Metric**: Total employees ~2,200 (2024). [wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Talent_Agency)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: EQT (largest outside investor), KLUTCH Sports Group (Rich Paul), Curtis Brown Group (UK), and Digital Brand Architects. [unitedtalent.com](https://www.unitedtalent.com/about)
- **Growth Signals**:
  - 2024: Acquired JUV Consulting (Gen Z marketing) and ROOF Athlete Management (football).
  - 2023: Opened office in Atlanta (first major agency to do so); acquired Fletcher & Co. (literary agency) and James & Co. (executive search).
  - 2022: Acquired The Curtis Brown Group (UK talent agency) and MediaHound (data analytics); EQT became largest outside investor.
  - 2021: Acquired Echo Location Talent Agency (UK hip-hop/electronic).
  - 2019: Acquired Digital Brand Architects; partnered with KLUTCH Sports Group.
  - 2018: Acquired MediaLink (marketing advisory). [unitedtalent.com](https://www.unitedtalent.com/about)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Silo‑free collaboration**: UTA cultivates a culture where teams partner across departments and offices, avoiding the typical agency silos. [unitedtalent.com](https://www.unitedtalent.com/careers)
- **Broad platform**: Representation spans every major entertainment vertical (film, TV, music, sports, creators, brands, news, publishing) under one roof.
- **Data-driven edge**: UTA IQ provides proprietary analytics and insights, differentiating the agency from traditional talent representation.
- **Global reach**: Offices in Beverly Hills, New York, London, Atlanta, Nashville, and a strong UK presence through Curtis Brown Group.
- **Long‑term talent development**: Early career programs (Media & Entertainment Training Program, internships) foster internal growth and leadership. [unitedtalent.com](https://www.unitedtalent.com/careers)

## Strategic Focus
- **Expanding global sports and entertainment**: Recent acquisitions in football (ROOF), NFL (ELITE Athlete Management), and UK literary/talent (Curtis Brown) signal continued internationalization.
- **Creator economy and Gen Z marketing**: Acquisition of JUV Consulting and launch of Next Gen practice target younger audiences.
- **Data and technology**: UTA IQ and MediaHound integration emphasize data-driven decision-making for clients.
- **Diversity, equity, and inclusion**: Perfect score (100) on Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index; employee inclusion groups and mentorship programs. [unitedtalent.com](https://www.unitedtalent.com/careers)

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: UTA emphasizes collaboration, curiosity, and entrepreneurial thinking. Employees describe it as “ambitious but human,” with a focus on long-term, fulfilling careers. [unitedtalent.com](https://www.unitedtalent.com/careers)
- **Remote/Hybrid/Office**: UTA has physical offices in Beverly Hills, New York, London, Atlanta, and Nashville. Specific remote/hybrid policies are not publicly detailed but the workplace is centered around in-person collaboration.
- **Benefits** (from careers page):
  - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  - 401(k) with employer match.
  - Generous paid parental leave and fertility/family planning support.
  - Back-up child and elder care.
  - Mental health tools and fitness/health benefits.
  - Long-term financial wellness support. [unitedtalent.com](https://www.unitedtalent.com/careers)
- **Engineering culture**: While UTA is not a tech-first company, its UTA IQ division and data analysts play a key role in modernizing the agency. The culture is built on cross-functional collaboration and professional development.

## Sources
1. [unitedtalent.com - Home](https://www.unitedtalent.com/)
2. [unitedtalent.com - About](https://www.unitedtalent.com/about)
3. [unitedtalent.com - Careers](https://www.unitedtalent.com/careers)
4. [wikipedia.org - United Talent Agency](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Talent_Agency)
5. [builtin.com - United Talent Agency](https://builtin.com/company/united-talent-agency)

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