Programme manager - event sponsorship
Secondment/Fixed term to end of Oct 2010
The Programme manager, event sponsorship will work at a strategic level, on key Auckland events.
Events are core business for Auckland City Council, and our event sponsorship programme helps drive the future direction of some of the best events in Auckland. The variety of events we are involved with - like Pasifika Festival, Music in Parks, Air NZ Fashion Week, and adidas Auckland Marathon to name a few - help raise Auckland's profile, deliver social and economic returns to the region, and make Auckland an even better place to live, work and play. This is your chance to be at the cutting edge of event sponsorship in one of these specialist roles. Reap the benefits of being an integral part of a highly skilled professional team, all experts in their field.</p>
Programme manager, event sponsorship
With Council as the sponsor, the Programme manager, event sponsorship will work at a strategic level, driving the event sponsorship programme for Auckland events, such as New Zealand Fashion Week, Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards an the NZ International Comedy Festival. Be responsible for leading and managing the strategy, working alongside your team to turn strategies into action.
With a wealth of experience in negotiating and leveraging sponsorships, you have the ability to develop mutually beneficial relationships through sponsorship. This senior role requires a confident communicator, able to negotiate the majority of our contracts and design innovative leverage campaigns. Leadership experience is essential as you mentor and manage your team. You have the ability to keep your eye on the big picture without losing track of the detail. Attending all the events, you will take ownership of the relationships you create and work with flexibility, commitment and enthusiasm. As a recognised operator in the events arena, you will have existing networks in place and definitely know how to make the right connections. Knowledge of the Auckland event landscape is preferable.
Negotiating sponsorships
Confident communicator
Administration
To apply for this role please visit our website careers.aucklandcity.govt.nz and enter the job code 6025TBI.
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