Client Commercial Manager Sport at News Corp Australia

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Revenue Growth, Client Relationship Management, Commercial Initiatives, Market Research, Sales Support, Campaign Management, Collaboration, Reporting And Analytics, Compliance And Risk Management, Analytical Skills, Communication, Project Management, Team Collaboration, Digital Proficiency, Innovative Mindset

Industry

Media Production

Description

What's the role? The Client Commercial Manager - Sport is a critical role within the commercial team of our media organization, responsible for supporting the development and execution of strategies to drive revenue growth in the sports division. Reporting to the Head of Commercial Sport, this role focuses on managing key sport relationships, developing commercial opportunities for our clients, and ensuring the successful implementation of commercial initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sports media, excellent relationship management skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities: Revenue Growth: Assist in developing and implementing strategies to grow revenue from sports content across multiple platforms, including digital, print, video, audio, fantasy sport and social media. Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships alongside our Client Partnership team with key sport clients, sponsors, and partners, ensuring their needs are met and identifying opportunities for upselling and cross-selling. Commercial Initiatives: Build, maintain and update Sport network and brand collateral, media kits and go-to-market presentations Integrated Briefs: Support the ideation and creation of integrated brief responses that span across multiple channels, formats and clients.Assisting the Client Partnerships team with client deliverables as required, including media schedules. Market Research and Analysis: Conduct research and analysis to identify market trends, competitor activities, and potential revenue opportunities, providing insights to support strategic decisions. Sales Support: Work closely with the Client Partnership sales team to develop proposals, presentations, and pitches that effectively communicate the value of the company’s sports offerings to potential clients. Campaign Management: Oversee the execution of commercial sport campaigns and initiatives, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and achieve desired outcomes. Collaboration: Collaborate with internal teams, including editorial, product, marketing, and finance, to ensure the seamless integration and execution of commercial strategies. Reporting and Analytics: Monitor and report on the performance of commercial initiatives, using data to make informed recommendations for improvement. Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure all commercial activities comply with legal requirements and company policies, managing risks effectively. Who are you? Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Sports Management, or a related field is highly desirable. Experience: A minimum of 5 years plus experience in a commercial/sales role within the sports or media industry, with a strong understanding of sports media landscapes and revenue models. Client Management: Proven experience in managing client relationships and delivering high levels of client satisfaction. Sales Acumen: Strong sales and negotiation skills, with experience in closing deals and managing commercial agreements. Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to us data to inform decisions and strategies. Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively present ideas and influence stakeholders. Project Management: Experience in managing projects from inception to completion, with the ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities. Team Collaboration: Strong team player with the ability to work collaboratively across departments and with various stakeholders. Digital Proficiency: Familiarity with digital media platforms and tools, including content management systems, analytics software, and CRM systems. Innovative Mindset: Ability to think creatively and bring innovative solutions to commercial challenges. News Benefits News Benefits is our way of saying thank you to our people for their valued contribution to News, our audiences, clients and communities. Thanking them for the great things they do daily, for the greater good of Australia. Our benefits include: Exclusively ours - Access to publications and products from across the News Corp family Health & wellbeing - Advice, support and facilities for healthy minds and bodies (including an onsite gym at our Adelaide, Brisbane & Sydney offices) Time off - News offers a range of leave options to support your personal needs and moments that matter in life: Parental leave, Birthday leave, Volunteer leave, Career break and Compassionate leave. Helping you grow - Development opportunities (including diversity and inclusion - focused education series) and recognition Financial wellbeing - Support on making the most of your money Perks & discounts - Exclusive offers across a range of products and services Giving back - Make a difference to our communities. Workplace Inclusion and facilities – Engage with your passions through various employee-resource groups and accessibility to multi-faith quiet rooms & parents’ rooms Who are we? News Corp Australia is the nation’s most influential media organisation, operating more than 150 household-name brands across print, digital and multimedia. We lead the way in travel, fashion, food, health, homes and lifestyle, and we are the largest publisher across print and digital, reaching more than 16 million Australians each month. What’s next? Apply now or for more information on careers at News Corp Australia visit www.newscorpaustralia.com/careers Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion We know that diversity strengthens our teams and newsrooms as we seek to tell stories that represent the diverse communities of Australia that we serve. Our people make us unique and we all have a story. We encourage people of all ages, backgrounds, races, cultures, religions, sexual orientations, abilities and gender identities to apply. Inclusion is important to us and we want everyone at News to bring their whole-selves to work. If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, or would like to outline which pronouns you prefer, please feel free to let us know. If you require any accommodations or adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please feel free to let us know. For more information regarding Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at NewsCorp Australia please visit www.newscorpaustralia.com/careers under the DEI section. Category: State & Community Mastheads We are proud to be Australia’s most impactful media group, we’re even prouder of what we stand for: Together, we inform, advocate and inspire all Australians, for a better Australia. With over 150 brands across news, sport and lifestyle, backed by a team of more than 5,000 dedicated people across the country, News Corp Australia is trusted by over 17 million Australians a month to provide the information and inspiration they seek across multiple digital, video, audio and print platforms. Renowned for world-class journalism and marketing services nationally and internationally, we are passionate, creative and dynamic. We offer a fast-paced environment that encourages individuals to take control of their future and challenge themselves in ever-changing fields.

Responsibilities

The Client Commercial Manager - Sport is responsible for driving revenue growth in the sports division by managing key relationships and developing commercial opportunities. This includes overseeing the execution of campaigns and collaborating with internal teams to ensure successful implementation of strategies.