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News Corp Australia Client Commercial Manager Sport in NSW, Australia
What’s the role?
News Corp Australia is looking for a Client Commercial Manager to join the team on a prental leave contract until November 2025.
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 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 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 3 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 use 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
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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.
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