Category Manager Sponsorships (temp to perm)

Category Manager Sponsorships (temp to perm)

For a leading Dutch multinational organization we are looking for a Category Manager Sponsorships. Do you have at least 5 years of experience in Sponsorships, Activation & Events and are you available at short notice? We would love to speak to you as soon as possible!

Note: This is a temp to perm role. You will start in our employment but will be employed by our client after an agreed upon period.

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Responisbilities Category Manager Sponsorships

Manage the Sponsorship & Activation Procurement Category

With a global spend of about €280m, our focus is on overseeing all aspects of Sponsorship and Activation Procurement.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Valuation Tooling: Own and roll out valuation tooling for Sponsorship & Events.
  • Business Alignment: Ensure alignment and strong business partnering on key Sponsorship & Activation projects that drive productivity.
  • Portfolio Optimization: Support local Sponsorship portfolio optimization processes through embedding data-based decision making.
  • Community Management: Foster a strong community management approach, encouraging a Learn-Share-Reapply behavior, and managing internal and external stakeholders. This will enable further capability building, toolkit development, and deployment.

Requirements Category Manager Sponsorships

For this role, we’re looking for someone with excellent negotiation skills and the ability to manage complex business problems. Part of this will include your ability to connect, influence, and manage relationships with multiple stakeholders at every level.

Qualifications:

  • University degree in a business, financial, commercial, economical, or marketing discipline.

Experience/Skills Required:

  • 6-8 years’ experience in a similar role (commercial procurement; ideally in Sponsorships & Events) in a complex international (FMCG) environment.
  • Fluent in English.

Functional Competencies:

  • Strategic Sourcing
  • Stakeholder Management & Storytelling
  • Analytical & Strategic Insight Skills
  • Marketing & Sales Understanding

The offer

We can offer a gross monthly salary of 6.000 7.000 Euro

Note: This is a temp to perm role. You will start in our employment but will be employed by our client after an agreed upon period.

 

How we'll proceed. Within four working days we will let you know if you qualify for the position. We will schedule an introductory interview, either digitally or in-person. During this interview we will inform you as fully as possible about the vacancy, the company and the following steps in the procedure. After consulting with you, we will introduce you to our client and then continue to guide you through the application process. The Independent Recruiters Group has a large team of specialized recruiters. Each recruiter has a strong focus on their own area of expertise. This makes them the ideal sparring partner for both the candidate and the client.

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What happens next?

1
Application submitted.

You have successfully submitted your application. Please make sure to include all the necessary documents and information.

2
Selection and Evaluation

Our team will thoroughly review your application, taking into consideration your qualifications and experience. Based on this evaluation, we will proceed to invite you for a (digital) interview with one of our recruiters. This interview aims to gain further insights into your background, skills, and motivation.

3
Introduction to Client

Following our consultation with you, we will facilitate an introduction between you and our client. Depending on the client's requirements, there may be one or more interviews, along with the possibility of an assessment, to further evaluate your suitability for the position.

4
Offer and accepting

If the client/principal decides to offer you the job, you will receive a formal offer. It is up to you to accept this offer. If you accept the offer, we will arrange further financial processing and ensure everything is in place for your new position.

Still got questions?

Get in touch with:

Olfertjan Niemeijer

Olfertjan Niemeijer

+31653945170

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