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Sponsorship Marketing Manager

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Sky

Sep 20

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Sales & Business Development
    Marketing
  • Dublin

Requirements

  • High standard of education - degree/Masters.
  • Extensive marketing experience across multiple disciplines, with a focus on sponsorships.
  • Be a collaborative, highly creative person who has a passion for campaigns and sport.
  • You'll also need to have experience in working in a fast-paced team.
  • Excellent communicator with impeccable attention to detail, alongside being highly organised to manage multiple projects at once.
  • Strong stakeholder management skills. You'll be working with internal and external agencies as well as cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders so the ability to build and maintain relationships, confidently manage upwards, negotiate and provide clear feedback is crucial.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and support several high-profile partnerships, including the award-winning sponsorship of the Women's National Football Team and our new sponsorship of the Men's National Football Team.
  • Work with the wider Sky VIP team to bring the sponsorship to life for customers through rewards and experiences in the My Sky app, as well as growing the wider Irish loyalty offering.
  • Support the Sponsorship creative strategy across direct, online and retail channels, driving an innovative creative approach that drives consideration and demand.
  • Lead creative delivery of through the line campaigns, for both Sponsorship and Sky VIP, with creative excellence.
  • Responsible for day-to-day management of campaign deliverables, ensuring they are delivered on brief, on time and within budget.
  • Develop strong relationships with our creative agencies and UK marketing teams, working collaboratively as an extended part of the team.
  • Work collaboratively with other marketing managers within the team to ensure brand and tonal consistency remains across all Sky campaigns.
  • Deliver performance targets across all routes to market.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Sponsorship Marketing Manager role?

The primary focus of the Sponsorship Marketing Manager role is to manage and support high-profile partnerships, including sponsorship of the Women's and Men's National Football Teams, and to work with the Sky VIP team to enhance customer experiences through various marketing campaigns.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A high standard of education, specifically a degree or Master's degree, along with extensive marketing experience across multiple disciplines with a focus on sponsorships, is required for this position.

What skills are important for the Sponsorship Marketing Manager?

Important skills for the role include creativity, collaboration, excellent communication, impeccable attention to detail, strong stakeholder management, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects.

Where is the office located for this position?

The office is located in Dublin, specifically on Burlington Road, which is within walking distance from central Dublin and near Grand Canal Dock and Pearse train stations.

What are the key responsibilities of the Sponsorship Marketing Manager?

Key responsibilities include managing high-profile partnerships, supporting the creative strategy for sponsorships and Sky VIP, overseeing campaign delivery, developing relationships with agencies, and achieving performance targets across various marketing channels.

What types of perks and benefits are offered?

Employees receive various perks, including free Sky TV, discounted broadband, private healthcare, an annual Sharesave scheme, a pension plan, dental healthcare options, and exclusive discounts from over 100 retailers.

Is this role suitable for someone passionate about sports?

Yes, this role is particularly suitable for someone who has a passion for sports and entertainment, as it involves working closely with sports sponsorships.

Are there opportunities for flexible working?

Yes, the company encourages discussions about flexible working arrangements, acknowledging the importance of work-life balance.

What is the recruitment process regarding background checks?

Successful applicants will be required to complete a criminal record check, and depending on the nature of any convictions, the company may need to withdraw the offer.

How does Sky prioritize inclusion in their hiring process?

Sky focuses on the potential of candidates rather than strictly their CVs and encourages applications from all candidates, offering support and reasonable adjustments as needed to ensure a fair experience.

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Mission & Purpose

With 24 million customers across six countries, Sky is Europe’s leading media and entertainment company and is proud to be part of the Comcast group. Our 32,000 employees help connect our customers to the very best entertainment, sports, news, arts and to our own local, original content. Following the success of Sky originals like Chernobyl, we plan to double our investment in original content by 2024. We’re also developing a new TV and movie studio, Sky Studios Elstree, which is expected to lead to the creation of over 2,000 new jobs and generate an additional £3 billion of production investment in UK creative sector in the first five years alone. Our technology allows Sky customers to watch what they want, when they want, how they want and connects millions of people to content they love. And our online streaming service, NOW, brings viewers all the enjoyment of Sky with the flexibility of a contract-free service. We also believe that a company of our scale has a responsibility that goes beyond our business, and into the community. We recently announced a series of commitments to help tackle racial injustice and improve diversity and inclusion. To ensure the commitments are delivered, Sky will invest £10million per year across its markets for each of the next three years. We’re committed to being Europe’s first net zero carbon entertainment company by 2030 – two decades before we have to – and we’re an inclusive employer recognised by The Times and Stonewall for our commitment to diversity.

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