RIGHTS IMPLEMENTATION/KEY ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT

Full time
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Employment Type

Full time

Category

Other

Salary

2,025.00 USD

Valid Through

Aug 31, 2025

Job Description

The European Handball Federation (EHF) has a vacancy in its Business Development & Marketing Department for a sports marketing specialist working across national team competitions. A leading non-profit sport governing body, the EHF is dedicated to development and promotion of handball and is based in Vienna, Austria. As it aims to make handball the No. 1 team sport in Europe, the EHF wants to create not only the optimal playing environment but also reach and engage more people whilst increasing the commercial value of the sport.

The successful candidate will play a central role in implementing marketing and media rights across EHF competitions including EHF EURO Qualifiers, beach handball and youth club and national team youth events, working in close collaboration with internal departments and external stakeholders (federations, partners, suppliers, sponsors, and agencies).

This is a varied role with responsibility for marketing implementation (production of venue dressing, LED, and on-court advertising, dealing with ticket requests and monitoring of matches to ensure commercial obligations/regulations are met), media rights (preparation of contracts, monitoring of rights market by market) as well as key account management of selected partners/suppliers (implementation of contractual rights, equipment orders and logistics).

This is a key role within the EHF Business Development and Marketing Department charged with ensuring the commercial success and future development of the EHF’s top national team competitions as well as facilitating good cooperation with national federation staff and officials. The position also offers opportunities to work on-site at major events including the Men’s and Women’s EHF EURO in a marketing supervisor role.

TasksKey responsibilitiesProduction of marketing materials, logistics, monitoring of correct implementation for EHF national team competitions in coordination with national federationsOrganisation of workshops, creation of marketing manuals and updating of related regulationsPreparation of contracts for broadcast partners, monitoring of media rights across EHF national team/beach handball competitions, media reporting, updating of TV GuideKey account management of selected partners/sponsors ensuring contractual obligations are met and partner expectations are exceededManage equipment orders and deliveries for major events from official partners/suppliersCommunicate and engage with internal departments (Competitions, EHF EURO and Media and Communications Departments) as well as with national federations, external partners, and sponsorsRequirementsSkillsProject management expertise with knowledge of software e.

g. Click-upUnderstanding of LED advertising technologies and production of advertising sequencesFluency in written and spoken English essential. Fluency in German also highly desired for this positionExcellent organisational skills, ability to set and meet strict deadlinesStrong attention to detail, ability to balance multiple tasks and work under pressureExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsExperienceAt least 2-3 years of experience working in a similar marketing position in a sports federation or marketing agency requiredKnowledge of handball, an understanding of the sport, its competitions, and the work of national federations advantageous. Passion for working in sport essential.

BenefitsCompany LaptopCompany PhoneGood public transport connectionsPublic transport subsidyTeam activitiesAbout the EHF Business Development and Marketing DepartmentThe EHF Business Development and Marketing Department is responsible for the commercial operations of the EHF, working in areas including sponsorship and media sales, brand management, digital marketing, promotion, ticketing, and merchandising. Making an applicationApplications should be made in writing in English including a current CV and a covering letter stating why you would like to apply for the positionFurther InformationStart: September 2025Full-time (40 hours per week)Location: Platz des Europäischen Handballs, Baumgasse 60A, 1030 Vienna AustriaYearly gross salary:

EUR 40,000 (negotiable depending on qualifications and experience)

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