Essendon Football Club has a reputation as a leader in the Australian sports industry and we are committed to our vision of being recognised as the most respected, inclusive and successful sporting club in the country, consistently setting the benchmark both on and off the field. We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an Account Manager to ‘Don the Sash’ and join our Commercial Operations Team based at our club headquarters in Melbourne Airport.
The Opportunity
We have a fantastic opportunity for a self starter, high achiever with strong account management and sport sponsorship experience to join our Commercial Operations Team.
In the role you will be responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive service plans, sponsorship programs and marketing campaigns aimed at maximising the commercial outcomes for your portfolio of sponsors.
You will build and leverage high-level relationships with key client decision makers, ensure the effective management of the day to day relationship with sponsors and as well as deliver exceptional customer service to a broad range of stakeholders.
What We’re Looking For
To be considered for the role, candidates must have the following essential skills and experience:
- Proven sponsorship account management in the sports industry
- Experience in developing and presenting marketing campaigns, including digital & social media
- Ability to work flexibly across 7 days during the football season
- Exceptional customer service approach with a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across a range of key stakeholders
- Strong financial and commercial acumen with experience in managing budgets, analysis and reporting
- Excellent negotiation, influencing and problem solving skills
- Proven ability to work under pressure, manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines
- Extremely organised with a high attention to detail
- Permanent Residency in Australia, or appropriate visa to work permanently
Other attributes which we would value but are not essential include:
- Tertiary Qualification (or currently studying) in Business/Commerce/Marketing or related field
- Exposure to a sales environment
To Apply
If you thrive on working in a fast paced, continuously evolving environment with a passionate and dedicated team of high achieving professionals where you can learn and gain valuable experience, we’d love to hear from you!
To apply, please email a cover letter along with your resume to recruitment@essendonfc.com.au. Position description is available by request.
Applications close 5pm, Sunday 10th August 2014.
Please note that this role will be subject to background checks.
