Pride Racing - Racing Manager

One of Australia’s leading racing stables is seeking a Racing Manager to assist with the management & operations of a growing business.

The role will require the successful applicant to assist in the day management of the stable including, owner communications, logistics, website & social media management, attend race days, trial days and bloodstock sales.

Main duties and responsibilities

Core objectives include:

· Communication with owners, service providers, stakeholders, media & other governing bodies

· Business development, networking & fielding new ownership enquires

· Attending race days to saddle up & liaise with connections

· Assist at major bloodstock sales

· Assessing form, programming & handicapping

· Newsletter production

· Managing an interactive website and social media accounts

· Maintaining stable records

· Co-ordinating horse movements and completing stable returns

· Nominations & Acceptances

· Managing relationships with pre-trainers & agistment properties

· Communications with trainer and staff

· Monitoring office phone, email & database

· Co-Ordinating interstate trips for both horses & staff

· Horse Registrations

· Staff Registrations

· Stable marketing & Advertising

The above list is not exhaustive and the role may change to meet the overall objectives of the company.

Experience

· At least 2- 3 years in the racing industry

· Competent around Thoroughbreds

· Thorough knowledge of horses

· Experience in stable management practises

Knowledge

· Rules of Racing

· Understanding of Programming & Handicapping

· Horse Conformation

· Thorough knowledge of stable management practices

Skills & competencies

· Customer Service

· Excellent client communication & writing skills

· Attention to detail

· Strong IT Skills

· Time management/organisation

· Ability to work autonomously and in a team environment

· Thorough understanding & knowledge of social media

· Highly organised

· Capability to be across the management of a large stable

Personal attributes

· Professional approach

· Ability to work under pressure

· Organisational and time management skills

· Excellent attention to detail

· Confident manner

· Positive approach to change

Other

· Overnight trips away for work may be required during interstate carnivals & Sales

· Clean driving licence essential

· Video editing

· Good photography skills

We have a competitive remuneration package available for the successful applicant. With opportunities for commission-based sales.

Experience in a similar role will be considered favourably and a thorough understanding of the thoroughbred racing industry is essential.

All expressions of interest will be kept strictly confidential.

To apply, please email your CV with a covering note to Pride Racing: racing@prideracing.com.au or call 0402079460 for more information.