Job in Deutschland (Frankfurt am Main): Regional Manager Sub-Saharan Africa (m/f/d)

DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga GmbH Regional Manager Sub-Saharan Africa (m/f/d) Frankfurt am Main Bundesliga International GmbH is a wholly owned subsidiary of DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga GmbH and is responsible for the global marketing of the commercial rights owned by Bundesliga. Bundesliga International GmbH’s three business segments – Audiovisual Rights, Commercial Partnerships and International Marketing, Digital & Communications - all pursue the clear goal of strengthening Bundesliga’s market position on a sustained basis and of expanding all the marketing activities relating to professional football. To continue expanding the company successfully, we are seeking for a qualified Regional Manager Sub-Saharan Africa (m/f/d) with the main workplace in one of Bundesliga’s key markets in the region (ideally South Africa). Your tasks: Drive the visibility and popularity of the Bundesliga in Sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on key markets in line with Bundesliga International’s strategy Serve as the primary contact and provide comprehensive servicing for media partners in the region, including daily communication and project management Manage cross-functional operations for local Bundesliga initiatives, from planning to execution across content, marketing, CSR, PR and sporting development Build and maintain strong local relationships to identify new B2B and D2C commercial opportunities (e.g. content or brand promotion partnerships, fan engagement) Support strategic market development and media rights sales through rights structuring, preparation of documents, presentations, events etc. Act as the key local interface between all relevant stakeholders (DFL, clubs, media partners, associations, agencies, brands etc.) Your profile: Bachelors degree or ideally Masters degree in Sports Management, Business, Marketing or related fields Multiple years of experience in sports marketing, media, or business development – ideally in a similar role within the SSA sports and media industry (league, club, media company, agency or brand) Established track record and business network in key Bundesliga markets (with a focus on South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana) and (initial) experience in Francophone Africa Fluency in English; additional languages (in particular French, Portuguese and/or German) are a plus Alongside enthusiasm for football in general and ideally Bundesliga in particular, you should also demonstrate the following abilities: Ability to think strategically and creatively using sound business judgement Proven track record of leading and driving multiple complex projects to meet business objectives Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills Entrepreneurial mindset with tenacity to develop ideas and deliver them in collaboration with the organisation Good understanding of customer management and dynamics of versatile content offerings (Free-To-Air, Social Media, Pay TV, OTT, SVOD, TVOD etc.) What we offer: A workplace in the Bundesliga environment Exciting and diverse tasks in a growth area The opportunity to work autonomously in an international organisation The position is initially based on a two-year fixed contract. Please apply with your complete curriculum vitae and covering letter stating the start date and your salary expectation exclusively by e-mail to: team[AT]dfl.de The position is initially based on a two-year fixed contract. DFL Deutsche Fußball Liga GmbH www.dfl.de Jetzt bewerben

Location: Zürich, CH

Posted Date: 10/8/2024