Sports Recruitment International

General Manager, EMEA

Company WWE Job Type Full Time
Location London, United Kingdom Job Reference WB10632
Salary Competitive salary + bonus Closing Date Open until filled
Industry Rights Holders, Global Events

Job Details

Background
WWE is an integrated media organisation and recognised leader in global entertainment. The company consists of a portfolio of businesses that create and deliver original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE is committed to family-friendly, PG content across all of its platforms including television programming, pay-per-view, digital media and publishing. WWE programming is broadcast in more than 145 countries and 30 languages and reaches more than 500 million homes worldwide.

For their EMEA HQ in London, we are looking for an experienced General Manager to help define the vision and strategic direction of the company in the EMEA region.  The role will work closely on all country business plans and drive strategic business efforts in a co-ordinated way in order to maximise growth and revenues.

Reporting to the US, the role's key responsibilities will include overseeing the business lines of International Media, Marketing and Public Relations. The role with manage a team of c.15 talented employees and will be responsible for running the P&L for the region.

To be successful in this exciting position, we are looking for the following:
  • Relevant strategic business experience of having worked in an entrepreneurial,  multinational, matrix organisation
  • Experience of remote reporting and remote management
  • Media distribution (TV & digital), live events, consumer products
  • Strong brand management, marketing and PR experience
  • Finance/Accounting
     
Applications must be submitted via the Apply Now button below.
 


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Contact person: Chris Jordan
Phone: 0207 092 6965
Email: cj@sportsrecruitment.com


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