World Sailing Job Vacancy - Marketing Account Manager

World Sailing, the world governing body for the sport, is currently advertising for a Marketing Account Manager.

Click here for the job description – https://www.sailing.org/tools/documents/WorldSailingJobDescriptionMarketingAccountManager2019-[25564].pdf.
 
Reporting to World Sailing’s Director of Brand and Marketing, this is an exciting opportunity to deliver crucial support to the key activities of World Sailing and manage the promotion of the sport including sponsorship, brand and marketing as well as hospitality.
 
This is a role that will require a broad skill set in all aspects of account management, marketing and event delivery. The Director of Brand and Marketing requires support in delivering an extensive annual programme of activity. This role will therefore require a can-do attitude to getting work done, the ability to multi-task, prioritise and time plan effectively, and the intuitive understanding of what it takes to deliver a broad list of requirements under pressure and to a high standard.
 
The role will work closely with the Director of Brand and Marketing, as well as the Commercial Director and will touch on all aspects of World Sailing’s activities and
Partnerships.
 
Excellent communication skills, very high attention to detail and a focus on high standards of delivery are all essential. Alongside proactively planning, the individual must be able to react swiftly to changing circumstances, both using initiative and taking direction as required.
 
All applications should be sent to: human.resources@sailing.org with a CV and covering letter by 29 October 2019.
 
About World Sailing
 
World Sailing is the world governing body for the sport of sailing, officially recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
 
World Sailing is responsible for:
 
the promotion of the sport internationally;
managing sailing at the Olympic and Paralympic Games;
developing the Racing Rules of Sailing and regulations for all sailing competitions;
the training of judges, umpires and other administrators;
the development of the sport around the world; and
representing the sailors in all matters concerning the sport.
 
The principle members of World Sailing are the 145 ‘Member National Authorities’ (MNAs) and the 100+ ‘Class Associations’.
 
We have a clear and ambitious vision:
A world in which millions more people fall in love with sailing; inspired by the unique relationship between sport, technology and the forces of nature, we all work to protect the waters of the world.
 
Our mission:
To make sailing more exciting and accessible for everyone to participate or watch, and use our reach and influence to create a sustainable future for our sport and the waters of the world.