ROLE FULFILLED

Bastion EBA is part of the Bastion Collective, a carefully curated selection of communication agencies that provides a place where clients can access a range of complimentary services, delivered under one roof, by experts in their field and experience a level of service that is typically only possible in smaller businesses.

Bastion EBA is a specialist Sponsorship and Experiential agency that help brands connect with their customers through the things they are most passionate about. Whether it be sport, arts, music, events, charity or community, we work with leading brands to help refine the strategic thinking that guides their investments in these areas.

We help to manage the day-in, day-out of our clients’ sponsorship portfolios, deliver integrated activations and amplify campaigns through digital and social before following up with targeted and detailed measurement and evaluation post implementation.

Our core capabilities centre around Sponsorship Strategy, Sponsorship Acquisition, Sponsorship Management and Experiential Marketing including real time social and digital amplification. We assist our clients develop the most effective approach to their sponsorship program that compliments their overarching marketing strategy.

Whilst the majority of our work is done with brands, we also work regularly with rights holders and assist them with the development and implementation of their commercial strategy.

The Role

The GM Bastion EBA – Northern Region (Sydney based) is responsible for running the day to day operations of Bastion EBA, with specific focus on driving new business activity as well as managing strategy teams, client servicing and all experiential activity across the NSW/Qld/NT prospect and client portfolio.

Reporting into the Bastion EBA CEO, the GM Northern Region has ultimate responsibility for the delivery of world class sponsorship strategy, management and experiential/activation work, and will work with the Executive team to identify commercial opportunities in order to meet all Financial and Non-Financial performance targets.

Major functions and responsibilities include but will not be limited to;

• Business Development
• Sponsorship Strategy
• Experiential
• Client Management and Delivery
• People and Culture
• Brand and Marketing
• Financial Management
• Administration

This role represents a unique opportunity to build and develop a core component of a dynamic and fast growing business. The Bastion EBA environment is built to and aspires to develop our people, exceed our client’s expectations and continually improve and innovate. We are looking for a motivated, creative and culture focused leader to drive the next phase of growth for the Bastion EBA Sydney office and broader business as a whole.

Expressions of interest, which may include a covering letter and CV, should be emailed to robkerr@bkdsportsleaders.com or benbuckley@bkdsportsleaders.com

Applications close Friday August 4.