EHF Marketing GmbH is looking for an experienced Partnership Sales Manager for the DACH and France regions, with a strong sales track record and experience of working within the sports industry, to join its team based in Vienna, Austria and to generate new partnerships for the world’s biggest club handball competitions – the EHF Champions League, the EHF European League and the EHF European Cup for Men and Women.AufgabenJob specificationWork in close cooperation with the Managing Director and the Director of SalesDevelop new and creative sales concepts to attract new partnersDevelop and design sales materialsManage the entire sales cycle from proactively generating new leads to closing a dealInitiate and lead negotiations with potential partnersAttend industry events to market and sell the marketing rights of the EHF Club CompetitionsDrive new partnership revenue globally for the EHF Club CompetitionsDevelop and maintain a database of existing partnersEstablish and maintain close relationships and build up a network with relevant potential partnersQualifikationKey competenciesAbility to listen and understand customer requirements and align them with the values and opportunities of EHF Marketing’s portfolioAbility to create sponsorship offerings and sales materialsAbility to influence, persuade and sell pan-European sponsorship packages with a focus on the DACH and France regionsStrong networking and relationship-building skillsExcellent communication and negotiation skillsFluency in written and spoken English and German; other European languages usefulAbility to handle and prioritize multiple projectsAbility to work as part of a team and independentlyComfortable in a fast-paced and changing environmentFlexibility and ability to travel frequently and work according to the schedule of the EHF Club CompetitionsInterest in and understanding of the sport of handball preferred, and passion for sports is a mustKey experiences3-5 years of professional work experience in partnership, sponsorship, or advertising sales in the sport industry in the DACH and France regionsRelevant academic degreeSport partnership sales experience in Germany preferredExperience in corporate hospitality sales preferredExperience in building relationships with media agency contacts preferredProven track record in achieving and exceeding sales targetsNetwork of contacts within the international sports market in the DACH and France regions, to international brands and European media agenciesExperience of working in an international environment, across different cultures and languagesFurther informationPreferred starting date: asapPermanent full-time positionWorkplace: Vienna, AustriaSalary: € 51.000,- gross per year; overpayment possible depending on the level of education, work experience, qualifications and additional skills.About EHF Marketing GmbHBased 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 EHF Champions League Men and Women, the EHF European League Men and Women and EHF European Cup Men and Women.Making your applicationApplications 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 as the Partnership Sales Manager (DACH & France regions).Applications should be sent by email to:EHF Marketing GmbHNina Kernmayer
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