Who We Are
IMG is a leading global sports marketing agency, specializing in media rights management and sales, multi-channel content production and distribution, brand partnerships, strategic consulting, digital services, and events management. It powers growth of revenues, fanbases and IP for more than 200 federations, associations, events, and teams, including the National Football League, English Premier League, International Olympic Committee, National Hockey League, Major League Soccer, ATP and WTA Tours, the AELTC (Wimbledon), Euroleague Basketball, CONMEBOL, DP World Tour, and The R&A, as well as UFC, WWE, and PBR. IMG is a subsidiary of TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO), a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world's premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world's premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 1 billion households across 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality.
IMG are hiring a Director, Business Development in IMG Studios to support the SVP Business Development focused on identifying and securing new business opportunities, servicing our existing clients and coordinating with colleagues across the IMG capability centres to maximize opportunities arising from relationships across the group as well as co-ordinating and 'quarter-backing' new business pitches.
This role will offer the opportunity to join the world's leading sports production company at a very exciting time in our evolution as we build on our significant international growth as well as exploring new and exciting areas of business such as E-Sports.
Key Responsibilities And Accountabilities
* Tracking and monitoring opportunities across the sports industry.
* Project management and coordination with broader consultancy projects as required.
* Maintaining strong relationships and trade press awareness across the sports industry to ensure we are aware of upcoming opportunities.
* "Quarterbacking" RFP responses, ensuring timely and compliant responses.
* Contribute in the forward planning for industry events, awards submissions and conferences.
* Work with the SVP BD to maintain relationships across the different IMG capability centres to maximize opportunities.
* Maintenance of business development team databases tracking opportunities and industry events
Knowledge And Experience
* Previous experience within a production environment, some knowledge of outside broadcasts, digital platforms, live production preferred as well as ideally a familiarity with the technical side of broadcast distribution and delivery.
* Experience of or exposure to commercial deal making and/or the business development function within a production environment.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
* Proven organisational skills
* Basic knowledge and understanding of production workflows
* Comprehensive understanding of budget processes
Skills And Abilities
* Ability to act professionally at all times and easily adapt and fit in with a range of personalities at all levels.
* Works effectively both independently and as part of a team (without close supervision) and shows initiative.
* Positive, professional and keen approach to work.
* Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook
Working Conditions
* This role will be based at IMG offices in Stockley Park, Uxbridge.
* This is a permanent position.
* Some weekend travel and evening events may be required.
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