Commercial Manager at Tanzania Football Federation

Tanzania Football Federation is Football Organization registered in the United Republic of Tanzania under the National Sports Council Act of 1967 as amended in 1971
TFF is responsible for;
Developing promoting and regulating the sport association football in all its forms through the territory of Tanzania Mainland.
Encouraging the sport of association football at the national level in the spirit of fair play.
Organizing competitions in association football in all its forms at a national level, by defining precisely, as required, the areas of authority conceded to various leagues of which it is composed.
Mission
To develop top level football players and clubs by sporting youngster with the most potential and providing them with our best attention and facilities in terms of human, financial and material resources to help them excel and to provide enjoyment in the game of football for all people. Football for all is our business.

Commercial Manager
Job Summary
Reporting to the president, the commercial manager will be responsible for planning, executing and monitoring strategic marketing activities. She/he will be empowered to undertake all marketing-related activities and also all sponsor-support relationships.
Key Responsibilities:
-Designing implementing and facilitating marketing plan (short, medium and long term);
-Working closely with federation president and general secretary, third-party marketing agents, government agencies, international football governing bodies and corporate bodies;
-Designing and implementing marketing programmes, promotional plans and advertising with respect to the marketing plan;
-Undertaking, managing and monitoring the commercial partner's sales;
-Organizing and implementing client relations and account management.
-Communicate with the sponsors and deal with high-level corporate leaders;
-Develop and administer a marketing research database, which includes client and prospect information, media network contacts (print media, television, radio and/or new media);
-Developing  training and educational marketing programs and tools for clubs and other associated bodies;
-Planning and administering marketing operations budget (in collaboration with finance department);
-Planning and managing Federation;
-Marketing, sponsorship and commercial activities of Federation’s products;
Key qualifications and experience:
-At least five years’ working experience with at least three years in the field of marketing.
-Hold a related first degree in business, marketing or management etc.). A post-graduate qualification is desirable or equivalent qualifications.
-Self-starter, independent, motivated and with an outgoing personality.
-Excellent communication skills.
-Strong interest in sports, especially football
-Strong English and Kiswahili communication skills (Oral, written and presentational). Knowledge of other International languages shall be an added advantage.
-A football background, .e a former player, referee, coach or administrator but not necessarily at international level will be an added advantage.
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DEADLINE: All applications, with detailed CVs, certified copies of academic and professional qualifications with daily contacts, including phone numbers should be forwarded to the following address.(Electronical INSERT EMAIL ,) by December 15, 2013. 
TFF is an equal opportunity employer. 
Only applicants who meet requirements will be considered for an interview.
Applications should be addressed to:
General Secretary
Tanzania Football Federation
P.O BOX 1574
Dar es Salaam