RIGHTS IMPLEMENTATION/KEY ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT

The European Handball Federation (EHF) has a vacancy in its Business Development & Marketing Department for a sports marketing specialist working across national team competitions.

A leading non-profit sport governing body the EHF is dedicated to development and promotion of handball and is based in Vienna Austria. As it aims to make handball the No.1 team sport in Europe the EHF wants to create not only the optimal playing environment but also reach and engage more people whilst increasing the commercial value of the sport.

The successful candidate will play a central role in implementing marketing and media rights across EHF competitions including EHF EURO Qualifiers beach handball and youth club and national team youth events working in close collaboration with internal departments and external stakeholders (federations partners suppliers sponsors and agencies).

This is a varied role with responsibility for marketing implementation (production of venue dressing LED and on-court advertising dealing with ticket requests and monitoring of matches to ensure commercial obligations/regulations are met) media rights (preparation of contracts monitoring of rights market by market) as well as key account management of selected partners/suppliers (implementation of contractual rights equipment orders and logistics).

This is a key role within the EHF Business Development and Marketing Department charged with ensuring the commercial success and future development of the EHFs top national team competitions as well as facilitating good cooperation with national federation staff and officials.

The position also offers opportunities to work on-site at major events including the Mens and Womens EHF EURO in a marketing supervisor role.

Tasks

Key responsibilities

• Production of marketing materials logistics monitoring of correct implementation for EHF national team competitions in coordination with national federations
• Organisation of workshops creation of marketing manuals and updating of related regulations
• Preparation of contracts for broadcast partners monitoring of media rights across EHF national team/beach handball competitions media reporting updating of TV Guide
• Key account management of selected partners/sponsors ensuring contractual obligations are met and partner expectations are exceeded
• Manage equipment orders and deliveries for major events from official partners/suppliers
• Communicate and engage with internal departments (Competitions EHF EURO and Media and Communications Departments) as well as with national federations external partners and sponsors

Requirements

Skills

• Project management expertise with knowledge of software e.g. Click-up
• Understanding of LED advertising technologies and production of advertising sequences
• Fluency in written and spoken English essential. Fluency in German also highly desired for this position
• Excellent organisational skills ability to set and meet strict deadlines
• Strong attention to detail ability to balance multiple tasks and work under pressure
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Experience

• At least 2-3 years of experience working in a similar marketing position in a sports federation or marketing agency required
• Knowledge of handball an understanding of the sport its competitions and the work of national federations advantageous. Passion for working in sport essential.

Benefits

• Company Laptop
• Company Phone
• Good public transport connections
• Public transport subsidy
• Team activities

About the EHF Business Development and Marketing Department

The EHF Business Development and Marketing Department is responsible for the commercial operations of the EHF working in areas including sponsorship and media sales brand management digital marketing promotion ticketing and merchandising.

Making an application

Applications should be made in writing in English including a current CV and a covering letter stating why you would like to apply for the position

Further Information

• Start: September 2025
• Full-time (40 hours per week)
• Location: Platz des Europischen Handballs Baumgasse 60A 1030 Vienna Austria
• Yearly gross salary: EUR 40000 (negotiable depending on qualifications and experience)