Apply Now - Commercial Partnerships Coordinator

· An opportunity to bring your initiative and relationship-first focus to our newly created role.

· Build your career within the sporting industry and leave your unique mark.

· Work with our Marketing Partner to achieve success.

About the role:

With Season 2024 about to kick off, we are looking for the newest member of our team.

The Partnerships Coordinator, a newly created role reporting to the Ballarat Football Netball League Chairperson and Office Manager, will be responsible for assisting in the day-to-day coordination and administration of partnerships, to deliver and support commercial objectives.

Key to success will be the proven ability to engage internal and external stakeholders, build and retain relationships, source and collate key data for reporting purposes, as well as assisting in the delivery of contractual rights and benefits for our partners.

The role will require exceptional communication and collaboration with internal staff. The ability to be a self-starter who can work at pace, juggle multiple priorities, and bring second to none organisation and time management skills will be integral for this role.

This is a great opportunity for someone to take the next step in their career.

The Partnerships Coordinator will be responsible for a number of key deliverables including, but not limited to:

· Supporting the Marketing Partner with the timely and effective delivery of contract entitlements.

· Leading with a customer-first approach to provide excellent client and stakeholder service and communication.

· Attending partner meetings with Partnership Managers to support as required.

· Regularly collating and providing key information to assist the partnerships team with post campaign, mid-season and end of season reporting.

· Working closely with events and corporate teams in delivering Club and partner events as well as hospitality and game day operations.

· Assisting the team in monitoring expenses, raising invoices and keeping the Partner Servicing Budget up to date.

· Management of the sponsorship databases, ensuring they are updated on a regular basis, optimised and fully utilised.

· Participating and supporting the partnerships team in the negotiation of sponsorship agreements and drafting of contracts.

· Managing key stakeholder relationships (internal and external) to drive full engagement and effective outcomes in delivery of the commercial strategy.

· Attending and presenting at internal meetings to provide project updates and communicate program information.

Due to the nature of this role, full availability on weekends within the BFNL season and some weeknights or after-hours work will be required.

The successful candidate will possess:

· 1-2 years minimum experience in a similar role within the commercial sales environment.

· An energetic and resilient attitude with a willingness to take on varied tasks and display initiative.

· Outstanding relationship building skills, and the ability to leverage these to achieve outcomes.

Experience in the sporting or entertainment sector will be highly regarded. Tertiary qualification in Business, Marketing or related discipline is desirable.

What we offer

· We offer a flexible work environment including being able to work from home when required.

· A competitive renumeration, Superannuation and Incentive Scheme.

· Internal Professional Development opportunities.

Application Instruction

An offer of employment in this role will require satisfactory completion of a National Police Check, and Working With Children Check.

For the opportunity to demonstrate your drive, ambition, and skills, please send your written application, including both covering letter and CV to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.