Director Media Sales - Singapore - ASIA FOOTBALL MARKETING PTE. LTD.

Description

• Develop expert knowledge of key AFC competitions.
• Provision of detailed media market reports to support strategic market by market media sales planning.
• Help determine rights segmentation and programming packaging approach to achieve optimum sales outcome.
• Provide refinancing calculations and identify value and impact of AFC competitions within specific markets.
• In conjunction with the sales planning team, develop high quality market sales plans and strategies using market research data.
• Develop cutting edge sales presentations.
• Develop and maintain strong positive relationships with key media and broadcasting clients.
• Manage the full sales cycle in appointed markets from prospecting to contracting.
• Create commercial strategies on a market by market basis.
• Liaise with internal Business Intelligence personnel on research requirements for the provision of meaningful and market specific insights.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external key stakeholders.
• Other responsibilities as directed by the SVP Media Sales from time to time.

• 68 years of experience in the sports media and marketing business selling premium sports media rights globally.
• Previous experience in a media sales or media partnerships role.
• Outstanding understanding of media landscapes and competitor environment (broadcasters, platforms, digital players, telcos).
• Demonstrated skill in negotiating and closing sales agreements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong presentation skills.
• Strong relationship builder who is comfortable operating across multiple markets.
• Highly attuned to cultural differences and nuances with outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Experience in the APAC region is a must.
• Flexibility to undertake extensive international travel (mostly within APAC region).
• Fluent in spoken and written English, and Japanese language is an advantage.