China Expat Jobs

Closing Date: 16-12-10

• You are focused calm and diplomatic
• You are a super-achiever
• A blending of creativity and entrepreneurial thinking

ESPN STAR SPORTS is a vibrant, fast moving, customer centric organisation It’s our goal to become the most creative organisation in the world. In order to make it a reality, we need to keep on attracting the brightest, most creative and talented people. People just like you.

Choosing to work at the ESPN STAR SPORTS is one of the most fulfilling and exciting decisions you can make. After all, you’d be joining an organisation that aims to be the most creative, trusted sports broadcaster in the world.

ESPN STAR Sports is a truly integrated across on-air, outdoor, online and mobile. It’s all about integration of traditional and digital media. Mapping how audiences discover and connect with brands they prefer and advocate is the key to today’s marketing success stories. ESPN STAR Sports is able to create a coherent and impactful conversation across all touch points to realize lasting relationships and value.

Specifically in Asia, we strive to realize multiple markets and multilingual similarities rather than difference. Recognise inspirational goals held by our audience across Asian geographies and how to leverage those similarities and insights for program.

Hotel T.V. Channel Distribution Sales Manager
ESPN STAR Sports Beijing

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Director of Hotel Distribution for China, you will be responsible for:

• Driving ESPN STAR Sports continued growth into hotels and foreign compounds
• Developing and maintaining relationships with national, provincial distributors and hotel managers
• Developing and implementing business plans for assigned territories
• Preparing and delivering pitches
• Dealing with partners, and problem solving
• Managing budgets
• Ensuring return on investment
• Monitoring market trends and competitors

To succeed in this role, you must have a highly commercial mindset, outstanding sales skills, and a strong background in the business of TV channel distribution. You must be a motivated, focused individual able to work autonomously as well as in a team. This position is based in Beijing and requires approximately 40% travel.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience within Sales, Marketing or Business Development obtained from FMCG, media/creative agency, mobile/telecommunication or Broadcasting within China.
• Interest and good general knowledge of all international sports, namely Cricket, Football, Tennis, Golf, Formula 1 etc.
• Excellent presentation skills in English and Mandarin with a persuasive, client–focused attitude.
• Excellent organisational ability and attention to detail.
• Ability and willingness to immerse fully in the travel sector.
• Knowledge of technical TV delivery methods an advantage (e.g., satellite / cable).
• A degree/M.B.A from one of the following Beijing University (Peking University), TsingHua University, Renmin University, Nan Kai University, Fu Dan University, Shanghai Jiao Dong University, China Media University will be given preference.

Desirable behaviours:

• Positive and open to change
• Appreciates the need to engage stakeholders
• Does not give up in the face of obstacles and demonstrates a sense of personal responsibility for delivery
• Acts consistently with regard to the company’s processes, values and expected behaviours
• Self-Starter – inherent communicator with a bias for sharing
• Results-Oriented – able to create a sense of urgency around a common purpose, set a clear agenda, and motivate colleagues and partners to pursue it

To submit your application, please apply online using the appropriate link below or via careers@espnstar.com please put Hotel TV Channel Distribution Sales Manager – Beijing/258VMC in the subject line of the email.