Virtual Assistant for Business Development

About Us:
David Mead is a former NRL and PNG Kumuls player with 14 years of professional rugby league experience. With a growing online presence across Facebook (67K followers), TikTok (36K followers), Instagram (69K followers), LinkedIn (14K followers), and YouTube (3.9K subscribers), David is now focused on leveraging his platform to create meaningful partnerships, engage audiences, and drive revenue through social media monetisation.
Job Overview:
We’re looking for a motivated and creative Virtual Assistant to help us monetise and grow David’s social media platforms. This role is perfect for someone with experience in social media business development, influencer marketing, and content monetisation. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of audience engagement, brand partnerships, and content strategy.
Responsibilities:
Identify and pitch to potential brand partnerships and sponsorship opportunities.
Develop a monetisation strategy tailored to each platform (Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube).
Collaborate on content ideas that align with David Mead’s brand and attract monetisation opportunities.
Manage affiliate marketing programs and track revenue.
Analyse audience demographics and engagement metrics to optimise growth and monetisation.
Keep up with trends in social media monetisation and influencer marketing.
Assist with setting up and managing platform-specific monetisation tools (e.g., Facebook Ads, TikTok Creator Fund, YouTube AdSense).
Schedule and manage posts to maintain consistent and engaging content across platforms.
Requirements:
Proven experience in social media management, influencer marketing, or digital business development.
Familiarity with monetisation tools and strategies for Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
Strong understanding of audience engagement and analytics.
Creative thinker with excellent communication and organisational skills.
Ability to work independently and deliver results.
Passion for sports or familiarity with David Mead’s career is a bonus.
What We Offer:
Competitive pay based on experience.
Flexible working hours.
Opportunity to collaborate with a former high-profile athlete and public figure.
A chance to shape the growth and impact of an established social media presence.
How to Apply:
Send your resume/portfolio, and a brief cover letter explaining why you’re the right fit for this role to david@sportexec.co Use the subject line: “VA Application – Business Development and Social Media Monetisation.”