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Zeljko Susa

Geelong,VIC

Summary

Knowledgeable Football Agent with over fourteen years of experience in player recruitment, contract negotiations both domestically and internationally, network building and expertise of the overall football landscape. I am highly motivated, approachable and focused with natural relationship building and leadership talents.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Director

The Pitch Management
Melbourne, VIC
07.2012 - Current
  • Negotiated contacts and agreements with external partners such as football clubs, players and other agents both domestically and internationally.
  • Demonstrate strong understanding of football talent and competitive landscape.
  • Exceptional industry knowledge of player potential, earnings and scouting.
  • Player endorsement, sponsorship and marketing opportunities.
  • Strong referral network to generate new business opportunities.
  • Manage player disciplinary issues.
  • Coordinated activities with external bodies to expedite work and improve interdepartmental performance.

Talent Manager

Elite Sports Management
Melbourne, VIC
01.2010 - 06.2012
  • Skill set as above was carried out.

Professional Football Player (Soccer)

South Melbourne Hellas
Melbourne, VIC
2002 - 2003

Professional Football Player (Soccer)

Hajduk Split Croatia
Melbourne , VIC
2001 - 2002

Professional Football Player (Soccer)

South Melbourne Hellas
Melbourne, VIC
2000 - 2001

Professional Football Player (Soccer)

Melbourne Knights
Melbourne, VIC
1997 - 2000

Olyroos U23 Australia National Team

Football Federation Australia
1998 - 2000

Football Scholarship Recipient

Australian Institute of Sport
Canberra, ACT
1994 - 1997

Education

Bachelor of Commerce - Sports Management

Deakin University
Melbourne, VIC
12-2007

Skills

  • Contract negotiation and management
  • Legal and regulatory FIFA compliance
  • Exceptional knowledge of national and international leagues
  • Strong leadership, interpersonal and networking skills
  • Able to identify, recruit and manage talent
  • Charismatic leader

Timeline

Director

The Pitch Management
07.2012 - Current

Talent Manager

Elite Sports Management
01.2010 - 06.2012

Professional Football Player (Soccer)

South Melbourne Hellas
2002 - 2003

Professional Football Player (Soccer)

Hajduk Split Croatia
2001 - 2002

Professional Football Player (Soccer)

South Melbourne Hellas
2000 - 2001

Professional Football Player (Soccer)

Melbourne Knights
1997 - 2000

Olyroos U23 Australia National Team

Football Federation Australia
1998 - 2000

Football Scholarship Recipient

Australian Institute of Sport
1994 - 1997

Bachelor of Commerce - Sports Management

Deakin University
Zeljko Susa