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Godolphin - Marketing & Media Manager

Godolphin is a world-class global breeding and racing operation with an impressive tally of 424 G1 wins in 14 countries since our inception.

Godolphin Australia has an exciting opportunity for a Marketing and Media Manager based primarily at our Head Office in Edgecliff, Sydney. The position requires frequent travel and weekend work.

The Marketing and Media Manager is responsible for delivering best-practice and innovative marketing and communication strategies, within budget, for the Godolphin and Darley brands. This role requires contemporary people, financial and business leadership skills for the successful achievement of organisational goals and objectives.

Key Responsibilities include:

- Develop and execute the marketing strategy, communication strategy and budget for the Darley and Godolphin brands consistent with domestic and international markets and company goals, objectives and priorities.

- Oversee the development and implementation of a range of digital marketing -programs and activities, in addition to managing and enhancing local company platforms and websites.

- Oversee all media interactions and activities, including managing Godolphin employee coverage. This includes media monitoring and providing advice and strategies to the MD/Senior Management as required.

- Maintain strategic working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, ensuring marketing campaigns and strategies are effectively implemented and managed.

- Oversee all aspects of company event management.

- Manage commercial sponsorship arrangements and activities.

- Contemporary people management including workforce planning, performance management and development.

Criteria:

- Superior relationship management, interpersonal and leadership skills and capacity to lead and motivate a team.

- Thorough understanding of the domestic and international thoroughbred markets, their challenges and opportunities.

- Commercial acumen, including the ability to negotiate and secure value-add benefits from partners.

- High level of business planning, analytical and conceptual skills to identify key issues and develop solutions which result in growth for the thoroughbred breeding and racing industry.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and capacity to confidently present to market and the media.

- Previous experience in a similar level role and sized organisation ideally within the thoroughbred industry.

- Relevant tertiary qualification in Marketing, Business Management or related area. Current driver’s licence with the ability to travel and work out of hours and weekends as required.

What’s in it for you?

- Competitive remuneration package.

- A chance to work for a leading global horse racing and breeding organisation.

- Opportunity to be a part of an exciting, innovative team.

- Great exposure to the Australian thoroughbred breeding and racing industries with opportunities to attend and work at major race carnivals and sales days.

All applications will be dealt with in the strictest confidence.

Please apply by 08/07/2024 using the link below:

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly after applications close.