Art Basel stages the world's premier modern and contemporary art shows, held annually in Qatar, Basel, Miami Beach, Paris and Hong Kong. Founded by gallery owners in 1970, Art Basel has been a driving force in supporting the role that galleries play in the nurturing of artists, and the development and promotion of visual arts with offices in Qatar, Basel, Paris, New York City and Hong Kong. Art Basel's engagement in the art world, from staging art fairs to working with cities to develop cultural events with international resonance.
We are looking for a flexible and dynamic person to
join our Art Basel team in Basel
as:
UBS Partnership Manager - Basel, 100 %
Responsibilities:
* Successful client relationship management and key account management for our high level, global client, UBS for the Qatar Basel, Hong Kong, Paris and Miami Beach shows and all partnership related deliverables outside the fair schedules
* Contract and benefits fulfilment across multiple projects and regions
* Complex global project management
* Strategic development of partner benefits and presence at the show, digitally and in editorial formats
* Lead providing general support to partner(s) regarding show processes and procedures and planning schedules
* Management of partner activity from concept to execution, resulting in high partner satisfaction
* Collaterals management (print, digital and onsite signage) where related to partner
* Project Management of all partnership deliverables related to partner activations onsite: regulations, logistics, build out, permitting, etc. via support and partnership with all local teams and departments
* Project debriefings; reports on partner KPIs; annual strategic meetings
* Financial controlling and invoicing (tracking of all costs and revenue)
* Ensuring continuity/consistency of services for global partner across regions
* Coordination among multiple department touchpoints where related to Partner deliverables (Marketing, Events, PR, Digital, VIP, Operations, Galleries, Editorial)
* Management of editorial products and sponsored content, as well as related distribution and reporting (including but not limited to the Annual Art Market Report and Survey of Global Collecting)
Requirements:
* Bachelor required (Marketing/Communications or related field)
* Minimum 7–8 years experience in key account management, marketing and/or partnerships in events or related industry
* Demonstrated success in complex global project management and/or event management.Experience working in a global environment, and across timezones
* Established knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, basic database software (CRM systems)
* Knowledge and experience in social media, overall digital fluency
* Confident, quick learner, independent, fast, highly motivated, optimist, 'can do' person, problem solver who takes initiative
* Highly driven, highly organized, able to execute multiple projects simultaneously.
* Willingness to travel periodically and abroad as needed
* Strong knowledge and interest in visual arts
* Fluent in English, German and French is a plus