Senior Manager, Broadcast Sales & Relationships (Europe)
Key information
- Publication date:12 December 2024
- Workload:100%
- Contract type:Unlimited employment
- Language:English (Native language)
- Place of work:Zurich
Reporting to SVP International
About The National Hockey League
Founded in 1917, the National Hockey League (NHL®) is the premier professional ice hockey league in the world and is one of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada.
With more than 1500 employees across the US and Canada, the NHL is a global sports and entertainment organization committed to building healthy and vibrant communities using the sport of hockey to celebrate fans of every race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status.
At the NHL, we are looking for dynamic, energetic and impactful individuals who are committed to doing the same by sharing in our philosophy that Hockey is for Everyone – and inclusion belongs on the ice, in the locker rooms, boardrooms and stands.
Position Summary
The Senior Manager, Broadcast Sales & Relationships will work within the NHL’s international department. This person will be responsible for the day-to-day management of existing broadcast relationships and work closely with the SVP International on acquiring new broadcast partners.
The role will be based in Zurich, Switzerland with a requirement for international travel.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Pro-active management of key broadcast relationships throughout contract term
- Work with broadcasters to improve the presentation of the NHL and drive fan engagement; ensure approach is aligned with other NHL departments (marketing, events, fan development, etc.)
- Work with NHL Sales department on potential incremental commercial / sponsorship opportunities with our broadcasters
- Run the process during rights sales cycles, including (a) researching individual broadcast markets and key broadcast players (b) relationship building with potential bidders (including organization of roadshows if relevant) (c) creation of deal documents (including sales documents, and RFPs if relevant) (d) evaluation of submissions / offers (e) work with NHL Legal to finalise broadcast contracts
- Rights sales cycles include both individual programming, event packages, as well as ‘regular’ NHL game rights
- Follow industry trends and news to anticipate changes in the sector and impact on the NHL
Desired Experience / Qualifications
- 6+ years of experience, preferably in a sports context
- Ideal candidate would have experience of working for a rightsholder in the sports space, focused on either rights negotiation and/or broadcaster relationship management
- Understanding of different European broadcast markets would be a significant plus
- Ability to manage several projects concurrently
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
- Success in building strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Research and analysis skills – qualitative and quantitative
- Computer literate: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook
- Fluent in English, all additional languages are an asset
- Open to travel regularly
The NHL’s Core Competencies:
These core competencies reflect the underlying values that are necessary to represent the National Hockey League.
- Accountability
- Adaptability
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Inclusion
- Professionalism
- Teamwork & Collaboration
This appointment is being supported by our search partner, Elevate Talent. To apply please submit an up-to-date resume and a covering letter, which outlines your motivation and relevant experience, to the following email address: E-Mail schreiben
