Summary
Date Posted: Monday, December 09, 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
INTRODUCTION
A renowned Zambian football club is looking for a qualified and experienced General Manger to be employed on a contract basis. The General Manager, to be based in Lusaka, will have to manage and oversee operations of Club. This includes ensuring the sportive and commercial success of the football club through the development and execution of commercial, football and general operations at the organisation. .

Job Responsibilities:
• Ensure the Club operates according to its mission, vision and values.
• Put in place an effective management team and structure to efficiently run the affairs of the Football Club. Create and execute the strategic plan for the Club as approved by the Club's Board of Directors.
• Oversee the management of the budget including but not limited to effective controls and performance tracking.
• Ensure the commercial viability and sustainability of the club by:
• Managing relationships with all stakeholders including other football clubs, Football Association of Zambia (FAZ), Confederation of African Football (CAF), media, suppliers and other partners. Managing relationships with sponsors including identifying sponsorship opportunities and engagement with potential sponsors
• Grow the revenue by enhancing existing revenue streams and identifying and executing on additional revenue generating opportunities.
• Effectively manage and market the club's brand to grow the club's fan base and to support revenue-generating initiatives.
• Ensure operational excellence is observed in club buildings and facilities, maintenance of club equipment, security of club facilities and equipment and compliance with applicable laws, and football regulations.
• Ensure appropriate personnel is appointed (team manager's trainers, runners and other team support staff) to ensure smooth running of the organisation, including formulation of remuneration packages.
• To review performance of personnel together with the Board of Directors.

Job Skills:
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Excellent prioritization and problem solving skills.
• Strong organisational and conflict resolution skills
• Team player with the ability to collaborate.
• Able to work effectively with multiple stakeholder groups.
• Exercise independent judgment and initiative.

  Job Qualifications:
• Grade 12 certificate or equivalent
• Degree in business field or sports management.
• This position requires a minimum of 5 years' post qualification experience Previous experience in football management MAY be an added advantage
• General level knowledge of football rules and regulations
• General knowledge of football operations and professional sports team logistics.
• Financial and budgetary management

Job Education Requirements:
• Degree in business field or sports management.

Job Experience Requirements:
• This position requires a minimum of 5 years' post qualification experience Previous experience in football management MAY be an added advantage

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Job application procedure
  All interested candidates who meet the aforementioned requirements should send their letters of application, detailed curriculum vitae (CV) with Job title as subject and copies of relevant qualifications to jadvertiser40@gmail.com

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