SEV Summary:  

Sunrise Events Vietnam organizes some of the most well-recognized mass participation sporting events in Vietnam, such as the Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon and the VinFast IRONMAN 70.3 Vietnam in Da Nang. We specialize in end-to-end experiences that bring together local governments, corporate partners, and consumers to promote active lifestyles and sports tourism throughout Vietnam. 

Covering everything from conceptualization to event day, we have built a track record of delivering large-scale, signature, and multi-year events that have garnered local and international media coverage and recognition, provided value to the communities we serve, and expanded the health and wellness ecosystem in Vietnam. 

Our vision: Inspiring 100 million Vietnamese to embrace their full potential through the power of sports and healthy habits.

Our mission:  Starting with Vietnam, create the most sought-after mass participatory events, expand the health and wellness ecosystem, and deliver transformative and sustainable impact to individuals, businesses, and communities we serve.

Position Title:  Senior Account Manager 

Type:  Full-Time

Reporting to:  Sponsorship Manager

Location:  Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Key Responsibilities

• Initiate, cultivate and maintain key corporate/business relationships to facilitate the execution of SEV events.

• Work closely with internal teams such as the Operation Team and Marketing Team in managing senior-most and secondary relationships leading up to and during event week. This includes sponsors, exhibitors and partners within the ecosystem.

• Develop clear and comprehensive presentation materials for sponsors, and corporate partners.

• Provide effective and timely service to all clients assigned and manage each relationship professionally and profitably.

• Negotiate terms and contracts with key sponsors and partners.

• Communicate progress, client/event feedback and results of business development activities internally as requested.

• Proof all materials prepared by creative, media, studio, print shop and production before presenting to sponsors/partners and ensure other account executives maintain high standards of attention to detail.

• Stay informed on latest industry trends and best practices and share with team members where appropriate.

• Be alert to problems and opportunities that may impact SEV events, project budgets, sponsors and partners.

• Stimulate creative, media and other suppliers to do their best for our sponsors/partners through praise, objective evaluation, constructive criticism, realistic deadlines, etc.

• Ensure end-to-end procedures including payments are followed and documented thoroughly according to both internal and external requirements

• Support the Project Coordinator to ensure that all projects’ tasks are executed to professional standards.

• Perform additional tasks that may be requested by the Manager.

Skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Events/Sports Management, Hospitality, Communications, Marketing, Finance, Behavioral Science, or similarly striking life experience.

• 5+ years of experience in event sales, service sales, or marketing agency roles.

• Familiarity with Microsoft Office & Google Suite.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage staff training and development.

• Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to negotiate and influence stakeholders.

• Data-driven decision-making abilities to track sponsorship effectiveness and optimize strategies.

• Excellent writing & communication skills in both Vietnamese and English.

• Willingness to work evenings and weekends during event weeks.
  

Benefits

•       Social insurance fully covered based on gross salary

•        Opportunity to work with a dynamic and creative team.

•        Professional development and growth opportunities.

•        Collaborative and inclusive work environment.

•        New, on-the-rise, on-demand industry that is rare to find in Vietnam, which will benefit your working background in the future.

•        Rich learning opportunities and resources.

•        Opportunities to learn about other aspects of Sports Events.

•       Service/Product training, detailed instructions and detailed tasks provided during the probationary period.