Sport for Business members are currently seeking two candidates for exciting and challenging roles within the world of sports marketing.
As the economy grows and new commercial opportunities are presented the constraining on employment within the sector is beginning to lift. Sports jobs.ie, another member of the community is always a good stopping off point for those looking to gain a foothold in the business of sport but for those looking to advance to a next stage Atomic Sport and The Brand Fan have two interesting positions currently open.
Atomic Sport
Account Director

Atomic Sport is a Dublin-based agency that specialises in helping athletes, clubs and sports organisations achieve their commercial goals. As the agency is growing with a number of international projects in 2015, we require an Account Director to deliver these projects, manage the Dublin-based team and contribute to the future growth of the agency.
This is an opportunity to work very closely with some of the biggest athletes and sporting organisations in the world as part of an Irish agency that is an internationally recognised leader in it’s field.
We are looking for an excellent and experienced Account Director or Senior Account Manager who can apply their experience to the business and commercial challenges of our sporting clients. If you have a passion for sport, and would love to build a career in this area get in touch today.
Responsibilities

  • Ownership of all sport client relationships.
    Ownership of Atomic Sport project management functions.
    Management of junior client service staff and third party providers.
    Commitment to contributing to further growth of the agency.

Requirements

  • A passion for sport. All sport.
    University Degree.
    5 years client service experience
    (at least 2 year as Senior Account Manager).
    Demonstrable experience of delivering advertising,
    creative and strategy projects.
  • Interest in, and understanding of, the business of sport.

To apply for this post email your CV and cover letter to patrick@atomic-sport.com
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The Brand Fans
Sponsorship Account Manager
The Brand Fans is an independent sponsorship and brand engagement consultancy providing market leading services to clients in Ireland and internationally. The purpose of our business is to provide unparalleled expertise in sponsorship and brand engagement with a constant and unrelenting emphasis on innovation and a passion and commitment to our clients.
We work with passionate and creative brands, rights holders and agencies that understand and care about people’s passions, how they interact with these passions and how they can make the experience unforgettable. And we like to have a little fun along the way!
We are looking for a confident, energetic and experienced self-starter to join The Brand Fans. The role of Sponsorship Account Manager will be pivotal to our growth strategy. This unique role includes the opportunity to work in house with one of world’s most successful and innovative brands as part of their sponsorship team as well as supporting the growth ambitions for The Brand Fans.
The successful candidate will have at least 3 years brand, rights holder or agency experience in sponsorship or brand engagement with a third level or relevant professional qualification.
The closing date for applications for this position is 10 April 2015.
To apply for this post email your CV and a cover letter to team@thebrandfans.com
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Good luck if you are going to apply for either of these great positions.  When you are successful we look forward to working with you as a partner.
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