Job vacancy: EHF Marketing seeks Key Account Manager

The European Handball Federation’s marketing arm, EHF Marketing GmbH, has an opening for a Key Account Manager working with its partners and sponsors in Europe’s leading club competitions including the EHF Champions League and European Cup.

Your profile

You are a hands-on player, willing to find creative solutions fast and able to adapt to the individual needs of your client. Still you take decisions based on a solid understanding of the underlying systems and the overall strategy agreed with our most important sponsors and partners.

You are self-driven, have superior organisational skills and are good at following through on tasks.

You do not get stressed easily. Lots of figures, tiny details, last-minute wishes and troubleshooting – no problem for you.

You have good writing skills and can craft everything from emails and invitations to project presentations and summaries, easily adjusting your tone/voice accordingly.

You are self-aware, well-spoken on the phone and eloquent in emails. You are a charismatic person who can easily talk to anyone on any company level. You are flexible and excited to develop existing partnerships and develop new ones.

Key experience

• Experience in key account management and/or agency background
• Experience in working in an international environment, across different cultures and languages

Key competencies

• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Good MS Office skills are indispensable
• Knowledge of current graphic software (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator) is required
• Profound marketing knowledge and basic technical understanding
• Comfortable in a fast paced, changing environment
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Flexible and able to travel on a frequent basis
• Excellent written and spoken English; German skills are strongly recommended
• Interest in or understanding of handball is a strong advantage

Key facts on the job

• Preferred starting date: 15 January 2017
• Work place: Vienna, Austria
• Type of employment: full time
• Salary: minimum € 2,500 gross per month inclusive overpayment depending on qualifications

About EHF Marketing GmbH

Based in Vienna, Austria, EHF Marketing GmbH is the marketing arm and a subsidiary of the European Handball Federation. 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.

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 position of the Key Account Manager. Applications should be sent by email to: EHF Marketing GmbH, email: bewerbung@ehfmarketing.com.