Associate Vice President - Business Development - Media/Entertainment

Associate Vice President- Business development (Sports)

Discipline - Sales

Subsector - Media & Entertainment

Location - Mumbai

About our Client - Our client is a premium player in the media and entertainment industry. Well established and headquartered from Mumbai, India- they have the intention of deepening their footprint. They offer a diverse range of end-to-end media/ broadcasting/ entertainment services. They are poised to grow rapidly and need a strong Associate Vice President- Business development (Sports) to support the growth for India

Job Description :

- Reporting to the Vice President, the incumbent will be responsible for:

- Developing business relationships with potential sponsor brands

- Leveraging relationships into acquisition of business contracts (e.g. sports properties, sponsorship & signage sales etc)

- Sponsorship sales of our Sport Events and portfolio of sport product / services

- Working with brands to develop sports events and product tailored to their requirements

- Sale of international sports event sponsorship and branding opportunities to brands

- Creation and achievement of revenue targets for new international sport properties currently being developed by the company

The Successful Candidate :

Experience - Minimum of 8 to 9 years of relevant work experience.

Qualification:

- Post Graduate degree in business management or formal sports management education will be preferred.

Industry preference:

- Direct experience in the field of sales, business development (and/or client servicing) in Media or sports industry.

Competencies :

- Sound commercial acumen Concept selling skills Passion for Sports Ability to manage relationships and conduct business at senior levels of clients Strategic Thinker Attention to details Outstanding Inter personal skills & communication skills both written and verbal. Self motivated Decision Making Ability Assertive and Intuitive High on Integrity

What's on Offer - Competitive remuneration package, excellent career prospects and an opportunity to work in a fast growing, entrepreneurial business environment

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