Media & Sponsorship Executive

SUMMARY:
MEDIA & SPONSORSHIP EXECUTIVE
Location: Sandton, Gauteng

NON-NEGOTIABLE REQUIREMENTS: 

• A relevant three-year university degree preferred.
• 3–5 years’ experience in sponsorship or key account management.
• Proven sponsorship or account management experience.
• A hobby in golf would be advantageous.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum requirements:

• A relevant three-year university degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years’ experience in sponsorship or key account management is preferred.
• Experience in client or account management.
• Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• An active interest in cycling and/or golf.

• Strong writing, presentation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively with a variety of personality types.
• Strong time management and administrative skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Able to work a flexible schedule, including some nights and weekends.
• Ability to build relationships quickly and easily.

• Act as the custodian and first point of contact for allocated media and sponsorship partners.
• Understand each assigned account’s business goals and objectives to provide ideas and recommendations to grow their business.
• Generate ideas for new sponsorship opportunities, including retail promotions, events, website and media features, signage, and community relations programmes.
• Conceive, develop, and implement successful campaigns that deliver quantifiable value for media and sponsorship partners.
• Present information effectively to sponsors and internal representatives, responding to questions from managers, clients, and the general public.
• Engage with stakeholders across multiple social media channels.
• Execute and manage specific media content across multiple channels, including brand websites, social media, and in-store TV.
• Draft a range of written content, including press releases, statements, social media posts, and case studies.
• Take responsibility for liaising with all relevant MoreCorp business unit heads regarding branding elements, including design, production, and implementation.
• Manage the implementation of media elements across all platforms to deliver measurable and predetermined ROI.
• Prepare detailed monthly reports and presentations for allocated sponsorship partners.
• Implement and manage ad hoc media campaigns.