Sports Marketing Specialist - Meridian Corporation LLC Distribution Partner

The Sport Marketing Specialist is responsible for executing project and programs within the sports area. He/she ensures strong and efficient network on the grounds of long lasting and state of the art athletes and program. In charge of sport events and projects management, selection of athletes, and decision on the optimal support (branded, tools or product). RESPONSIBILITIES Areas that play to your strengths

All the responsibilities we'll trust you with:

Sport Network Development

Builds up and maintains good relationships with athletes, sport clubs and fitness centers.

Ensures fulfilment of terms agreed with all major national sports partners that support Red Bull Kosovo brand priorities.

Screens and answers all sport and event related consumer requests and realizes fitting approaches and added-value activities in selected 3rd party events.

National Event Program Planning

Implements athletes and events program based on Red Bull global guidelines.

Develops and executes projects concepts that are tailor-made and highly relevant for national consumer groups.

Strong usage of Red Bull's global athletes and events portfolio, by using international athletes locally or by sending national participants to global Red Bull activities.

Contribute to delivery of perfect events execution.

Deliver cost conscious and budget responsible performance to support total P+L (budget responsibility).

Cross Functional Cooperation and Cooperation with Global Red Bull Sports Dpt.

Work with cross functional managers to align strategies and maximize brand activation opportunities.

Close and continuous coordination and cooperation with the Brand and Communications departments.

Intensive cooperation with Sport Managers from Adria region.

Contribute unique stories, interesting topics, new formats and top media content for Red Bull Media House.

Branding and Communication

Design and contribute unique stories, interesting topics, new formats and top media content for Red Bull Media House and answer all sports-related consumer requests.

Responsible for Brand appearances in national sport programs (including Fields) according to international benchmarks and guidelines.

EXPERIENCE Your areas of knowledge and expertise

that matter most for this role:

• Studies in general marketing, sports marketing, business or media
• Previous work experience in sports industry, sport, events or marketing agency, sport institution or federation, or as a journalist, professional athlete or trainer.
• Ability to design and organize events and projects of all scales
• An understanding of sports-performance, specialist knowledge and experience.
• Creative, innovative, and open-minded, able to shape and develop ideas and inspire others.
• A strong networker with exceptional communication skills.
• Capable of remaining calm and collected in an extremely busy environment, dealing with a number of demanding deadlines.
• Knowledge of MS Office.
• Fluency in English