- 7/11/2025
- 50%
- Employee
- Temporary
The AO is a medically guided, not-for-profit organization, a global network of surgeons, and the world's leading education, innovation, and research organization specializing in the surgical treatment of trauma and musculoskeletal disorders. We are home to people from all over the world, from different backgrounds, with diverse talents and specialist areas. What binds us together is our passion for excellence, our dedication to our mission of improving patient care, and our understanding that we are stronger together: we are one AO.
For more information, visit: https://www.aofoundation.org/
Project Manager Sponsorship, 50%, temporary (ID1766)
The Project Manager Sponsorship is responsible for the planning, execution and delivery of sponsorship-related projects. This is a temporary (12months) maternity cover role, where ideal candidate is bringing strong stake-holder managemnet and willingness to work in a complex environment.
- Develop and manage concepts and strategies for Sponsorships, Partnerships and Exhibitors, including creating outreach strategies and sponsorship prospectuses
- Supports the roll-out and implementations of business development initiatives
- Develops and maintains relationships with key partners
- Maintains a list of single points on contacts for Key Accounts (Partner, Sponsors, Exhibitors)
Accountable for
- Sponsorship management process
- Business development withing marketing
Key Interfaces
- Requestor from F&O
- Marketing team
- Surgeons
- External Partners
- University degree in marketing, business, or communications, or at least 5 years professional experience in the field
- Proven record of professional experience in Business Development, Sponsorship, or relationship building (3-5 years)
- Experience in medical events/course organization would be an advantage
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, ability to build and maintain relations with Health Care Professionals at all levels and broader stakeholders
- Excellent customer orientation and knowledge
- Good problem solving and strong analytical skills
- A collaborative, solution-focused approach, ability to collaborate well with others and work cross-functionally across the organization
- Effective Team player skills through consistent reliability and support
- Good project management skills, ability to plan and prioritize tasks
- Excellent written and verbal English, other regional relevant languages are a plus
- An interesting and varied job in an exciting and innovative organization
- The opportunity to be part of a highly committed international team
- Modern infrastructure
- High degree of flexibility regarding working hours and location (depending on operational requirements)
- Generous pagacke of social benefits, including supplementary vacation days and pension scheme contributions
- Internal skills training opportunities and support for continued education