An exciting opportunity to join a leading data strategy agency and apply your data analysis experience to drive commercial outcomes for some of the biggest teams in Australian sport. If you have 2+ years of experience in data analysis, technical skills in one or more of Python/SQL/PowerBI, and an ability to connect diverse data sets to commercial outcomes in the sports sector, then look no further.

What is the role?

You will be working closely with Gemba’s Data & Analytics. You will be responsible for applying your technical and analytical skills to work with a variety of data sources to streamline processes, deliver reports, identify insights and drive commercial outcomes for our clients.

You will be required to deliver high quality client deliverables through efficient and effective practices. This includes extracting, connecting and managing data from databases and proactively looking for potential insights, then preparing and being able to communicate these reports to our client in an impactful manner. This is a great opportunity to take on responsibility for driving organisational change and developing strong relationships with senior level stakeholders.

Who are we looking for?

This key role requires a Data/Business Analyst with 2+ years of experience (preferably with experience at NRL or AFL Clubs or elsewhere in the sports industry) with a focus on analysing data and developing commercial, marketing or digital strategies. Possessing technical skills in areas such as Python, R, SQL, PowerBI/Tableau or similar is mandatory.

A good understanding of general business principles, with relevant tertiary qualifications in commerce, marketing, statistics, mathematics or engineering is preferred.

Additional skills and experience required include:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced data manipulation and processing skills
• Strong understanding of data quality control measures
• The ability to understand and interpret business/marketing information and research
• The ability to prepare Insights driven documents for clients
• Being confident in dealing with clients including presenting report findings to executive level
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to deliver key insights
• Qualitative research capabilities are an advantage
• Last, but not least, a strong passion for Sport and Entertainment!

This is a great opportunity to join the Gemba team who are well respected as thought leaders in the exciting and dynamic Sport and Entertainment industry.

How to apply for this job?

All written applications should include a CV and cover letter and must be addressed to Nick Perry via careers@thegembagroup.com

Note: All candidates require working rights in this country to perform the role.

Gemba supports flexible working hours and will consider job share for this role.

Recruitment agencies, we appreciate the interest, but we’ve got this one covered. Thanks!

Gemba is looking for a Senior Account Manager to lead key sponsorship projects across content, social, events, activations, TVCs and more. If you have 4+ years’ experience working in an agency, juggling multiple stakeholders and collaborating with creative teams, we want you!

Who is Gemba?

Gemba is a leading Sports & Entertainment consultancy with an enviable client list. Our Marketing team work with brands to understand and identify how they can connect with their target audience through sponsorship. 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.

A little about the role

Based in Melbourne and reporting to a Senior Account Director, you will be responsible for the overall day-to-day management of client projects, developing and managing engaging sponsorship campaigns, and effectively managing budgets, timelines and external vendors. You’ll be working with the creative team to bring ideas to life and assist in growing the clients’ business.

Duties include:

• Leading the project management of key assigned accounts or projects
• Managing the development of creative campaigns
• Developing strong client relationships based on trust and integrity
• Leading and supporting the estimating and budgeting process, ensuring profitability and efficiency on projects
• Developing post-implementation reviews and reporting
• Contributing to the provision of market insights
• Supporting the team on new business development
• Managing, developing and mentoring direct reports

Who are we looking for?

If you are currently an established Account Manager looking to separate yourself from your peers and grow your career in Sport & Entertainment, then look no further. You must have 4+ years’ experience in the advertising, sponsorship or rights-holder industries with relevant tertiary qualifications in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, PR or Events. Your ability to develop strong client relationships, initiative and proactivity will set you apart from other applicants. You will need demonstrated ability to work autonomously with a focus on finding solutions to potential issues.

You will thrive in a fast paced, busy environment that will see you work across a multitude of tasks at any one time. An energetic personality is important; we are seeking a hardworking, diligent marketing professional, but you must have the ability to let your hair down and have a laugh with the fantastic team that surrounds you.

More specifically, you will have:

• Proven experience in key stakeholder management including liaising with clients and other external agencies
• Experience in managing large budgets in excess of $1million, and negotiating with external vendors
• A keen understanding of the communication planning and creative development processes
• Strong project management skills, including process and procedures (e.g. timelines, project plans)
• Demonstrated experience mentoring and developing direct reports
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Valid ‘Working With Children’ Check, Driver’s Licence and Police Check

As you will be involved in activations for your client you will need to be prepared to work, on occasion, outside of normal office hours.

This is a great opportunity to join the Gemba team who are well respected as thought leaders in the exciting and dynamic Sports and Entertainment category.

How to apply for this job?

Written applications including a CV and COVER LETTER should be addressed to careers@thegembagroup.com

Applications close Friday 5 March 2021

Tenka supports flexible working hours and will consider job share for this role.

Note: You must hold the right to live and work in Australia, have a valid driver’s licence, have or be able to attain a working with children and police check. Recruitment Agencies, we appreciate the interest, but we’ve got this one covered. Thanks!

Step out from the same boring stuff, and step into a world of sport and entertainment. As a Graduate Insights Analyst, this is your opportunity to take everything you know and apply it to an industry you love, with a team that treats their employees like superstars. Cricket Australia, Supercars, Australian Grand Prix, Football Australia, Channel Nine and Toyota are just a few of the big brands you’ll get your hands on. In fact, you’ll be playing a key role in developing world-class research projects for the biggest brands in the best Insights, Strategy and Communications agency in the game.

What is the role?

Working closely with Gemba’s Marketing and Strategy teams, the Graduate Insights Analyst, will be responsible for project managing, implementing and reporting world-class research projects for Gemba clients, applying both quantitative and qualitative research methodologies. Examples of our high-profile projects include a multi-country research study to support the licensing strategy for FIFA and conducting game journey’s and Egroups to understand the New Zealand Rugby fan. You will also play a key role in managing the biggest Sport and Entertainment proprietary research program, which is active in over 20 markets around the world.

You will be required to deliver high quality client deliverables through efficient and effective practices. This includes supporting the development of research methodologies and questionnaires, extracting data from databases and proactively looking for potential insights and then preparing reports for clients in an impactful manner.

There will be opportunities to develop your consulting skills by working frequently and closely with internal and external stakeholders including Gemba clients and research partners. This is a great opportunity to take on responsibility for specific research initiatives and maintaining relationships.

Who are we looking for?

This key role requires an Insights Graduate with 1-2 years of market research experience within a company (preferably consulting /agency side) with a focus on managing research projects on behalf of a range of clients. Quantitative research skills are a must with qualitative experience an added bonus. A good understanding of general business principles, with relevant tertiary qualifications in commerce, marketing, statistics or market research is essential as is a passion to build a career in market research, focusing on Sport & Entertainment. Advanced PowerPoint, Word and Excel skills are required as is experience with Q software (and/or SPSS or similar software) and Questionnaire design. Additional skills and experience required include –

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced data manipulation and processing skills
• Strong understanding of data quality control measures
• A clear understanding of questionnaire design principles and question formats
• Some advanced statistical capabilities are an advantage (e.g. regression / path analysis) and experience with Q Software / SPSS also a strong plus!
• A proven ability to manage research trackers, including technical aspects of sampling and quota management
• The ability to understand and interpret business/marketing information and research
• A proven capability in identifying and communicating key insights
• The ability to prepare Insights driven documents for clients
• Being confident in dealing with clients including presenting report findings
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Qualitative research capabilities are an advantage, or at a minimum you must have the desire to learn how to undertake qualitative projects
• Experience with dashboards (management/uploads) is also favourable but not essential
• Last but not least, a strong passion for Sport and Entertainment!

This is a great opportunity to join the Gemba team who are well respected as thought leaders in the exciting and dynamic Sports and Entertainment industry.

How to apply for this job?

Written applications including a CV and COVER LETTER should be addressed to our People & Culture team.

Applications close Friday 12^th of March 2021

Note: All candidates require working rights of this country to perform the role.

Tenka supports flexible working hours and will consider job share for this role.

Recruitment Agencies, we appreciate the interest but we’ve got this one covered. Thanks!

At Tenka, we pride ourselves in being the authority in Sport & Entertainment. The successful candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work with a team of dedicated finance professionals and have exposure to top-line finance items. So, if you have between 1-2 years of finance experience in an advertising or marketing agency and are looking for a 3 day a week role, then you could very well be the Ben to our Jerry.

Who is Tenka?

Tenka offers specialised services across Insights, Strategy and Communications. We are passionate about our business, proud of what we do and love working in one of the most dynamic industries on the global stage.

We have offices in Australia and the UK with an enviable client list across the sporting, entertainment and consumer goods sector.

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.

‘So, what is the role?’ you ask.

We’re glad you asked! This part-time 3 day a week role will be based in Southbank, Melbourne working closely with our Management Accountant. This role is charged with the responsibility of AP and AR processing, bank account and credit card reconciliations, debt collection, preparation of weekly payment runs and assisting with end of month work.

So, if you are a self-motivated excel guru who can demonstrate strong communication, organisational skills and good analytical skills then we look forward to seeing your application!

The finer details

We are looking for someone who has 1-2 years’ experience in a similar role, preferably in the advertising/marketing industries, with relevant qualifications.

The successful candidate will be analytical and highly motivated in nature, with a strong work ethic.  You will enjoy being a strong team player and will possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. Other relevant skills and experience include:

• Experience with accounts payable and receivable in a high-volume environment with high attention to detail;
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills including Excel & Word;
• Outstanding numeracy skills;
• Competence with bank account and credit card reconciliations;
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills;
• Professional, positive & flexible approach to tasks & service delivery.

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 our Head of People & Culture, Vicki Nikitins and emailed to careers@thegembagroup.com

Applications close: 12 March 2021

Tenka supports flexible working hours and will consider job share for this role.

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

Gemba is the authority in Sport & Entertainment, and we’re currently looking for an enthusiastic Strategy Analyst to join our Strategy team. Integral to our Management Consulting offer, you’ll be working with high profile Sport and Entertainment organisations including rights holders, broadcasters, clubs and venues to support and improve the quality of their strategic decision making.  If you have a strong passion for Sports and Entertainment coupled with 1-2 years core consulting or professional services experience, then this is the role for you.

Who is Gemba?

Gemba offers specialised services across Insights, Strategy and Communications. We are passionate about our business, proud of what we do and love working in one of the most dynamic industries on the global stage.

We have offices in Melbourne, Sydney and London with an enviable client list across the sporting, entertainment and consumer goods sector.

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 Surry Hills, Sydney and working closely with Gemba’s Strategy and Insights teams, the Strategy Analyst will be responsible for contributing to the delivery of quality client deliverables, performing in-depth market analysis and contributing to the development of Gemba Intellectual Capital. The role will incorporate financial modelling, asset valuation, sport program design and commercial/organisational strategy and development.

Who are we looking for?

Our new Strategy Analyst will be tertiary qualified (Commerce/Business/Finance or other relevant disciplines). We’re looking for an energetic, career-minded individual with experience in strategic problem solving, preferably (but not essentially) in the sports, media, entertainment, fashion or lifestyle arenas. Some experience working with consumer data and research is advantageous.

This is a new position within the business so the responsibilities are not set in stone. We need someone who can jump in and get things done, be able to deal with a certain amount of ambiguity and have the confidence to shape and grow the role.

• 1-2 years’ work experience with a reputable management consulting or a professional services firm
• Proficient with Excel
• Proficient with PowerPoint
• Strong Communication Skills (Verbal and Written)
• Strong quantitative capability

This is a great opportunity to join the Gemba team who are well respected as thought leaders in the exciting and dynamic Sports and Entertainment category.

How to apply for this job?

Written applications including a CV and cover letter should be addressed to People & Culture and emailed to careers@thegembagroup.com

Applications close Friday 12^th of March 2021

Tenka supports flexible working hours and will consider job share for this role.

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

• 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.