Associate Sponsorship Manager
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JOB VACANCY | JULY 2016 Art Basel (Asian Art Fairs Ltd.) is looking for a dynamic personality who is ready to join the Art Basel team in Hong Kong in the position of: ASSOCIATE SPONSORSHIP MANAGER The Sponsorship and Business Intitiatives team is primarily responsible for the management of the Partners of Art Basel, the leading Modern and contemporary art shows and the development of Art Basel with new strategic initiatives such as the Art Basel Cities program. We are an enthusiastic and energetic team, and as a key member your role will include client account management, negotiation of agreements, acquisitions and project management. Your responsibilities for this position include: Sponsorship (60%) 1. Assist the Sponsorship Manager Asia in the smooth delivery of services to Art Basel corporate partners in Hong Kong and globally. 2. Operational account management 3. Client relationship management 4. Contribute to new partners acquisition process 5. Contribute to the negotiation and renewals of sponsorship agreements 6. Handle administrative processes related to the department’s operations both locally in Asia and globally 7. Support other Sponsorship Managers for the delivery of the Art Basel in Miami Beach and Basel shows and contribute to the global team’s smooth operations 8. Coordinate and manage relationships with other teams for smooth delivery of Sponsorship objectives 9. Managing relationships with suppliers 10. Production of show reports and debriefs Business Initiatives (40%) 11. Support the Director Business Initiatives as Executive Assistant 12. Organize meetings, attend calls and take minutes as required 13. Prepare draft of agreements or commercial proposals using existing templates 14. Handle business emails and communications on behalf of the Director 15. Handle certain administrative duties Your profile: Experience in commercial negotiations Experience in client relationship management Experience in small event organization Strong interpersonal communication skills Art | Basel, Asian Art Fairs Ltd. 16/F Shui On Centre, 6-8 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong [email protected], www.artbasel.com 1 | 2 Proven ability to work efficiently under pressure and tight deadlines Ability to prioritize Good attention to detail, time management and organizational skills Strong project management, administration and multi-tasking skills Team player Proficiency in MS Office and Excel, CRM knowledge a plus Fluent in written and spoken English with Cantonese, Mandarin as a plus Interface Internal: Operations and Logistics Managers, Gallery & Project Management Team, Marketing & Communications team, VIP departments. Interface External: Partners, Contractors, Suppliers The position will be located in Hong Kong, and will report to the Director Business Initiatives and Sponsorship Manager Asia, based in Hong Kong. The position will be available from 25 September, 2016 and will offer an attractive package commensurate on experience. Interested and qualified candidates should send their resume and a cover letter, by email to Patrick Foret, at [email protected]. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Art | Basel, Asian Art Fairs Ltd. 16/F Shui On Centre, 6-8 Harbour Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong [email protected], www.artbasel.com 2 | 2 .