Great, because we need a multi-skilled team player; from strategic thinker through to idea-generator and craft-driven executor. You’ll be part of our end-to-end creative process; helping nurture a growing creative team and delivering world-class work for blue chip clients. Think the biggest sport and entertainment properties in Australia and overseas, like Toyota, Sanitarium and Coca-Cola partnered with AFL, NBA, Cricket, eSports, motor racing, movies and more. Sweet.

At Gemba, you can make a massive creative impact in a dynamic, independent business that truly values people and culture. We offer great rewards, workplace flexibility and the potential to job-share for the right candidates. The position is Melbourne based, working alongside the ECD.

You’ll need at least seven years working in the advertising/communications/sponsorship activation game. Show us a great portfolio of ideas and executions, with demonstrated experience in sponsorship an added bonus.

Send your CV and a link to your portfolio of greatest hits to Vicki Nikitins at careers@thegembagroup.com.

Applications close Monday 9^th October 2017

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Who’s Gemba?  

Gemba is a leading Sports & Entertainment consultancy with offices in Australia, New Zealand and Asia and an enviable client list across the sporting, entertainment and consumer goods sector.

Our Marketing team works with brands to understand and identify how they can connect with their target audience through Sport and Entertainment. We achieve this through a considered and rigorous approach that is underpinned by consumer insights.

Outstanding people and culture are at the heart of our business and we judge ourselves on actions and behaviours. We take our values seriously. We measure them, hold ourselves accountable and hire accordingly. We invest in our people by offering a wide range of employee benefits designed to provide a positive, fun and balanced work/life experience.

 

What is the role?

Based in Melbourne or Sydney, the Marketing Coordinator is part of the Marketing Strategy team. They will work on the development and implementation of sport and entertainment Marketing programs, as well as the delivery of Consumer and Market Insights to support Client Projects. The role encompasses both creative, and strategic, problem solving.

Additionally you will be responsible for building strong working relationships with Gemba clients and key rights holders, implementing internal marketing and communications projects and managing external vendors to ensure the optimal profitability on projects and contributing to the collation and distribution of market insights.

 

Who are we looking for?

Our new Marketing Coordinator will be tertiary qualified and have 1-2 years’ experience in the execution of marketing communications (i.e. Media, Advertising, Sponsorship, PR). You’ll thrive in a dynamic environment, working across a multitude of tasks simultaneously. We’re looking for an energetic, career-minded individual with excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills and a general understanding of marketing, media and business disciplines.

• 1-2 years’ work experience in a marketing or insights role
• Experience in the execution of marketing communications (i.e. Media, Advertising, Sponsorship, PR)
• General understanding of marketing, media and business disciplines, with relevant tertiary qualifications
• General involvement in the development of strategies based on insights
• Understanding of both quantitative and qualitative research methods and the appropriate uses
• Good understanding of the key success factors for brands in achieving their objectives through sport and entertainment
• Experience liaising with brand clients, external vendors and/or rights holders
• Experience of working with research, advertising, media and PR agencies preferred
• Strong analytical capability (proficient user of MS Excel and MS PowerPoint)
• The ability to think creatively
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Impeccable project, stakeholder and time management skills

It’s a great opportunity to kick-start your career with this fast moving and successful business that is breaking new ground in the industry.

 

How to apply for this job?  

Written applications including a CV and cover letter addressing the key selection criteria outlined above should be addressed to Vicki Nikitins, People & Culture Manager, and emailed to careers@thegembagroup.com

 

Applications close Friday 29th September 2017

 

Note: You must hold the right to live and work in Australia

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• The placement must be done as a requirement of a tertiary education or training course.
• The placement is unpaid
• The placement will be for a set period of time depending on the requirement of the course.

To apply, please send your CV/Resume to careers@thegembagroup.com

Unfortunately we are unable to offer work experience placements to secondary school students or to graduates who have completed their university degree.

For 3rd year tertiary students who are not required to complete placement hours as part of their degree but are still studying, we will consider applications pending an official request from your University.

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