The European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) is the leading European professional medical oncology organization comprising a network of more than 5,000 oncology professionals in over 100 countries. Founded in 1975 it promotes the science and practice of medical oncology. www.esmo.org

Presently, the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) is offering a position at the Society’s Head Office in Lugano, Switzerland. The Society’s official language is English.

CORPORATE SPONSOR' RECRUITER

 

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Enlist existing and/or new sponsors in support of the society's events and activities
• Handle sponsorship queries, prepare proposals, conduct actual selling and contractual follow up
• Work on the creation of the different sponsorship opportunities in cooperation with the rest of the society's marketing team
• Manage the relationship with the sponsors (on site meetings visit preparation, needs' identification, and database management)
• Occasional travel in Europe is required

Required Technical Skills 

• Minimum of three years of experience in sales, business to business sales experience an advantage 
• Ability to work independently, prioritize and take initiative
• Excellent written and oral English skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks 
• Basic understanding of a CRM system’s logic and functioning
• Good knowledge of the MS Office suite
• Swiss citizenship or a valid Swiss work permit

Required Social Skills

• Unconditional team player
• Sound interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to listen and evaluate opinions, suggestions and recommendations of others

Additional Suitable Skills

• Prior non-profit experience in corporate fundraising, and/or for profit sponsoring activities considered an asset
• Demonstration of active, hands-on experience in fundraising and events' sponsor with special event goals

What we offer

• Attractive salary for the non profit sector
• Opportunity to work with top international organizations of the profit and not for profit sectors
• Operate within the context of a leading internationally recognized scientific society

To apply, please provide by 12 February 2010 by regular mail or e-mail and in English only:

• An application letter of maximum one page (including notice time from current position)
• A CV of maximum one page (references and certificates should be provided only upon request)
• A recent photo, e-mail address, and telephone number

NB: Applications that do not fulfil the above criteria, will not be considered or answered.
Original applications will be returned only if expressly requested.

Please mail your application to:

ESMO Head Office
Attn. Mr. Renato Mutton
Marketing Department
Via Luigi Taddei 4, 6962 Viganello-Lugano

Or e-mail your application to: marketing@esmo.org