EHF Marketing seeks sponsorship sales manager

The daughter-company and marketing arm of the EHF is looking to employ someone with a strong sales track record and experience of working within the sports industry. 

Sponsorship sales manager - job specification

• International sales of sponsorship rights

• Conduct sales process from identification of key prospects, to negotiations and contract signature

• Develop and maintain a network of international contacts

• Create sponsorship offerings and presentation material 

• Contribute to long-term sales and marketing strategy 

Key experience

• Sales professional with at least three years’ experience in a sales role within the sports market

• Track record of successful sports sponsorship sales

• Ability to influence, persuade and sell global pan-European sponsorship platforms

• Ability to find new revenue streams, build relationships and negotiate at management board level

• Network of contacts with international brands and potential sponsors

• Experience of working in an international environment, dealing with global issues, across different cultures and languages

• An interest in or understanding of handball –  a strong advantage

Key competencies

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Independent and innovative thinker

• Excellent written and spoken English. Additional written/spoken European languages (especially German) extremely useful

• Ability to work under pressure and with tight deadlines

Further information

• Preferred starting date: 1 November 2013

• Work place: Vienna, Austria

About EHF Marketing GmbH

Based in Vienna, Austria, EHF Marketing GmbH operates out of the headquarters of the EHF, and is responsible for the marketing of rights for European club competitions, focused in particular on the Men’s VELUX EHF Champions League and the Women’s EHF Champions League.

Information about EHF Marketing GmbH and its work is available online: www.ehfCL.com and www.ehfTV.com.

Making your application

Applications should be made in writing in English, with a current CV and a covering letter setting out why you would like to apply for the Sponsorship Sales Manager’s position.

Applications should be sent by either email or by post by Monday, 30 September 2013 to:

EHF Marketing GmbH
Email: bewerbung@ehfmarketing.com
Address: Hoffingergasse 18, 1120 Vienna, Austria