Bálint Timár graduated from Corvinus University with a degree in International Studies in 2015, followed by a degree in Business Administration and Management in 2018. Alongside his studies, he started as an intern in the communications department at Wizz Air, then began working as a junior marketer in the FMCG sector at Pepsi. In 2020, his career path led him to Fradi (Ferencvárosi Torna Club), where he initially worked as a marketing manager and four years later was appointed head of the three-person marketing team. 

“I have been lucky with my workplaces so far because, on the one hand, challenges have always found me, and on the other hand, I have always been surrounded by good colleagues from whom I could learn a lot,” Bálint states. 

Since his university years, the young professional has been consciously building his career. A long journey of self-awareness led him to grow into his leadership role. He currently leads a small marketing team at Ferencváros. They essentially handle 360-degree marketing — from commercial marketing and sponsorship to building the Fradi brand and managing complete campaigns. Their daily tasks are very diverse. 

“There is a competitive sports spirit on the marketing team as well; it’s a fast-paced, intense job that requires constant high performance, but we also have very exciting tasks,” he describes his current work. 

Looking back on his years at Corvinus, he sees the mindset and approach to complex problems as the most valuable knowledge he gained from the university. 

“When I was a student, it was almost a cliché that everyone demanded practical skills from the university. However, I think the university’s role is rather to broaden your world, provide perspectives and approaches, as well as theoretical foundations and touchstones that you can refer back to in everyday life. I feel that I received all of this from my Corvinus education,” explains Bálint Timár, who also advises current students to take advantage of Corvinus’s diverse opportunities, from student organizations to language learning, as these will all give them an edge over competitors when applying for their first job. 

As an alumnus, Bálint recently felt the urge to give back to the current students with the professional knowledge he has accumulated. For example, at the Corvinus Career & Business Festival held in April, he acted as a mentor, offering advice to students who approached him with questions about starting their careers. 

“Through my own experience, I realized that a person can feel a bit lost or uncertain when they suddenly have to transfer the knowledge gained at university into practice and apply it in the job market. At times like these, personal stories, a review of strengths, and some practical guidance can really help someone get started. On the other hand, I think it’s mutually beneficial for both former students and the university to keep the connection alive between the industry and the academic world,” Bálint explains why, as an alumnus, he plans to regularly return to various university events in the future.