JOB OF THE WEEK: Head of business development & brand Strategy, European Handball Federation marketing
We’re delighted to bring you the latest job of the Week – powered by GlobalSportsJobs – which is for a Head of business development & brand Strategy, European Handball Federation marketing (EHF marketing GmbH).
Based in Vienna, Austria, EHF marketing GmbH is the marketing arm and a subsidiary of the European Handball Federation (EHF). The company works closely with marketing and media partners, as well as with Europe’s leading clubs to realise the full potential of the sport on the international sports market.
EHF marketing GmbH is responsible for the marketing and media rights of club competitions including the VELUX EHF Champions League, Women’s EHF Champions league and the Men’s EHF Cup. further information: eurohandball.com, ehfCL.com, ehfTV.com.
EHF marketing GmbH is looking for an experienced Head of business development & brand Strategy, with a strong sales track record and experience within the sports industry to work in closest cooperation with senior management and to generate new business opportunities for European handball’s top club competitions.
Your profile
You are Camiseta Selección de fútbol de Portugal self-aware, well-spoken on the phone and eloquent in emails. You’re a charismatic person who can easily talk to anyone on any company level. You are flexible Camiseta Selección de fútbol de Japón and excited to develop existing partnerships and elaborate new ones.
Job specification
Leading the development and structuring for the Europe-wide business strategy
Identifying, developing and managing new business opportunities to attract existing customers and potential new partners
Leading the development of digital media and digital marketing strategies
Monitoring social media activities and digital marketing campaigns
Developing the strategic positioning of the brands
Supervising the design and development of presentations and sales documents
Planning and organizing of business events
Initiating and planning negotiations with potential partners
Working closely together with the EHF and EHFM management board
Key Experiences
Professional with at least three years’ experience in a leading role within the sports market
Relevant academic degree • Network of contacts with international and potential business partners
Experience of working in an international environment, dealing with global issues, across different cultures and languages
Experience in key account management and/or agency background is an advantage
Key Camiseta Cerezo Osaka competencies
Ability to create offerings and presentation materials
Ability to listen and understand customer requirements and attune them to the values and opportunities of the portfolio of EHF Marketing
Ability to influence, persuade and sell global Europe-wide sports business packages
Strong communicational skills to position the sport and its competitions
Very strong negotiation skills • ability to work independently and as part of a team
Comfortable in a fast-paced, changing environment
Willing to travel and work according to event schedules
Excellent written & spoken English. additional European languages (especially German) extremely useful
Flexible and able to travel on a frequent basis
An interest in or understanding of handball is a strong advantage
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