Director of Business Development - EMEA

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Director of Business Development – EMEA

Apply locations London, Great Britain time type Full time posted on Posted 5 Days Ago job requisition id R011887

The Best Players Need the Best People.

Golf’s premier sports organization, the PGA TOUR, seeks a Director of Business Development – EMEA role in our International Media department. This position, based in London, will report to the Senior Vice President of International Media at the PGA TOUR’s International Media Headquarters based in London. Working closely with the Business Development team globally, this position is responsible for the media sales for all PGA TOUR programming including the PGA TOUR, PGA TOUR Champions, Korn Ferry Tour, the Presidents Cup, and all ancillary and short-form programming and content.

Responsibilities:

• Identifying business development opportunities for PGA TOUR in the media, digital and ancillary business space, including content distribution and digital partnerships, across the globe, but with a focus on the EMEA region.
• Supporting the SVP of International Media in negotiating deals in all key markets.
• Supporting the team in establishing and implementing global distribution strategy for PGA TOUR across all platforms (TV, digital, mobile, AVOD, SVOD) including approach to revenue, audience and brand growth.
• Identifying opportunities to grow PGA TOUR’s FAST Channel strategy and roll-out.
• Working with the DPWT on their media strategy.
• Conducting research and gathering input from all relevant teams.
• Sourcing market data and conducting independent research.
• Communicating research findings and recommendations via power-point presentations and/or memos (i.e. structure storyline, present findings to the team and wider audiences as required).
• Contributing creative and strategic thinking on projects and challenging existing perceptions.
• Use creativity to consider analytical problems from a range of angles.
• Developing robust financial valuation models, business plans and other supporting analyses.
• Building and managing relationships with a wide range of people across the organization.
• Working proactively on tasks and assisting different stages of deals with minimal supervision.
• Work with PGA TOUR Client Services team to establish and maintain relationships with all PGA TOUR media partners.
• Assist in establishing presentations and long-range planning data.
• Special projects or other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business/Finance, Media/Communications or other related field required; MBA preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in a management level position within the International Television / Digital Media field. Prior experience working with international broadcasters required.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• International travel required.
• Knowledge of digital platforms and distributors is a plus.

About Us

When most people think of the PGA TOUR, they envision famous golfers, exciting tournaments, and the TOUR’s generous support of more than 3,000 charities. We are all of these things, but there’s much more to the PGA TOUR than meets the eye.

Behind the TOUR’s international reputation for sports excellence and philanthropic leadership is a dedicated team of business, sports management and entertainment professionals working together to support our players and advance our mission.

Headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla., we’re a dynamic group of individuals with diverse talents who share a deep respect for the sport of golf and the positive impact it has in communities across the United States and internationally.

If your goals include being part of an exciting team that emphasizes professional development and the personal satisfaction of contributing to important causes, we encourage you to explore the many advantages and benefits of a career with the TOUR.

Our benefits may include:
Medical, Dental and Vision
Life and Disability insurance
Paid time off and paid holidays
401(k) plus employer match and contribution
Health Savings Account/Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Wellness Program
Membership to TPC Sawgrass

EOE

The TOUR is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, color, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform services member status, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, gender expression or any other classification or differences protected by applicable law.

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