Director, Business Development
| Company | Repucom International | Job Type | Full Time |
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| Location | Sydney, Australia | Job Reference | 10708 | |
| Salary | Competitive | Closing Date | Open until filled | |
| Industry | Agencies |
Job Details
Background
Skills and Experience Required
The Repucom business is recognised in Australian for its excellent team ethic. As a member of the executive this individual must be able to support and work across all areas of the business including; media, market research, communications and consulting in addition to the newly created government and events group.
With full ownership of the local commercial strategy, it is critical that this individual has a strong sales orientation. However, they must also possess a consultative and strategic approach to business with the credibility, intelligence and communication skills to operate at an executive level with both sporting bodies and major international corporations.
Further Information
Please click on Apply Now to submit your application. Applications must include a covering letter highlighting relevant experience including current remuneration.
Repucom International are unable to sponsor candidates for this role. Only candidates with full working rights in Australia should apply.
For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact: Jonathan Harris on +61 2 9006 1160 or +61 413 939 993.
Background
Repucom International is a world leader in sponsorship, sport and entertainment research. In the last five years, Repucom has grown to 20 international offices and a base of over 500 international clients on a global basis. This rapid global expansion was highlighted by a recent merger with German company Sport und Markt - to create the largest global provider of sponsorship, sport and entertainment research.
Repucom Australia has been in operation since 1998 in Australia, previously S-COMM, and is the market leading agency in the sport industry, known for its quality and unrivalled relationships. It has evolved to become a full service research and strategy business, helping their clients make effective commercial decisions in sport, entertainment and events. They work with a blue chip client base including all of Australia’s major professional sporting bodies (including AFL, NRL, Cricket Australia, FFA, Australian Rugby, Tennis Australia), major sponsor brands and television broadcasters.
Key Responsibilities
The role will report into the Managing Director, and have responsibility for;
Repucom International is a world leader in sponsorship, sport and entertainment research. In the last five years, Repucom has grown to 20 international offices and a base of over 500 international clients on a global basis. This rapid global expansion was highlighted by a recent merger with German company Sport und Markt - to create the largest global provider of sponsorship, sport and entertainment research.
Repucom Australia has been in operation since 1998 in Australia, previously S-COMM, and is the market leading agency in the sport industry, known for its quality and unrivalled relationships. It has evolved to become a full service research and strategy business, helping their clients make effective commercial decisions in sport, entertainment and events. They work with a blue chip client base including all of Australia’s major professional sporting bodies (including AFL, NRL, Cricket Australia, FFA, Australian Rugby, Tennis Australia), major sponsor brands and television broadcasters.
Key Responsibilities
The role will report into the Managing Director, and have responsibility for;
- Management and responsibility for annual revenue targets for Australia and NZ
- Initiation and development of new client relationships
- Regular reporting and analysis of Australia and NZ revenue
- Management and development of the business development team
- Ongoing management and development of a large blue chip existing client base
- Provide strategic end-to-end research service to our clients
- Development of sales presentations, proposals and negotiating new agreements
Skills and Experience Required
- 7+ years’ experience in a relevant business development / sponsorship / marketing role ideally across the Sport, Media, Entertainment arena
- A proven track record in generating new business
- Strong commercial focus and sports marketing knowledge
- A well-established network of contacts within sport and entertainment
- In-depth knowledge of the Australian sponsorship and or media landscape
- Understanding of both quantitative and qualitative research methods and appropriate use in market
- Exposure to Repucom media or research reports would be beneficial but not mandatory
- A resilient individual with a results and outcome focused attitude
The Repucom business is recognised in Australian for its excellent team ethic. As a member of the executive this individual must be able to support and work across all areas of the business including; media, market research, communications and consulting in addition to the newly created government and events group.
With full ownership of the local commercial strategy, it is critical that this individual has a strong sales orientation. However, they must also possess a consultative and strategic approach to business with the credibility, intelligence and communication skills to operate at an executive level with both sporting bodies and major international corporations.
Further Information
Please click on Apply Now to submit your application. Applications must include a covering letter highlighting relevant experience including current remuneration.
Repucom International are unable to sponsor candidates for this role. Only candidates with full working rights in Australia should apply.
For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact: Jonathan Harris on +61 2 9006 1160 or +61 413 939 993.
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Email: jharris@sportsrecruitment.com
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