Commercial Partnerships Manager (Parental Leave Contract)

Sydney Swans; Sydney; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing support

Discounts via Corporate Partners

Professional development

Club memberships

Job summary

Join the Sydney Swans as Commercial Partnerships Manager to deliver exceptional value to corporate partners. You will manage relationships, develop activation plans and lead digital strategies across club channels.

Required is sponsorship account management experience in sports, plus bachelor-level studies in Sports Management or Marketing. Flexible hours and a dynamic, team-driven culture are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven sponsorship account management experience in sports (3+ years).
• Desirable tertiary education in Sports Management/Marketing or equivalent.
• Experience developing integrated digital/activation campaigns for commercial outcomes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Proactive, client-focused and collaborative approach.
• Budget management and strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with a portfolio of Sydney Swans partners.
• Develop activation plans to maximise partner value.
• Lead digital activation strategies across club platforms.
• Provide regular performance reports and insights to partners.
• Drive revenue growth through renewals and new opportunities.
• Represent the Swans brand and values in partner activations.

Skills

Sponsorship management

Digital activation campaigns

Budget management

Client relationship management

Education

Sports Management/Marketing degree

Job description

• High-Performance Culture – clear standards, real feedback and a team that finds the extra 1%
• Flexible, inclusive ways of working so you can do your best work
• Based at our state-of-the-art facility

Born from hard work, grit and a relentless drive to win, the Swans have 152 years behind us and are continuing to build. We share the journey, celebrate the wins, and keep raising the bar as one of Australia’s leading sporting clubs.

Choose a career with the Sydney Swans, to join a team that shows up in the big moments and supports each other every day. Guided by Respect, Courage and Curiosity, you’ll contribute to work that matters and be part of something bigger.

We are committed to a supportive, inclusive workplace where people feel connected to our club and to each other. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.

THE PERKS

• Wellbeing support to keep you at your best – including gym access
• Perks and discounts via our Corporate Partners
• Professional development support tailored to your goals
• Club memberships to share match days with friends and family

THE OPPORTUNITY

Join the Sydney Swans as a Commercial Partnerships Manager and play a key role in delivering exceptional value to our corporate partners. This dynamic position is responsible for managing a portfolio of commercial partnerships and ensuring the successful execution of all sponsorship commitments.

Key responsibilities include:

• Building and maintaining strong, collaborative relationships with a portfolio of Sydney Swans commercial partners
• Developing and delivering strategic activation plans that bring sponsorships to life and maximise partner value
• Leading the execution of digital strategies across club platforms to enhance partner visibility and engagement
• Providing regular performance reports and actionable insights to partners
• Driving revenue growth through partner renewals and identifying new business opportunities
• Represent and uphold the Sydney Swans brand and values in all partner interactions and activations

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Proven sponsorship account management experience in the sports industry (ideally 3+ years, AFL experience is valued but not essential)
• Relevant tertiary education in Sports Management/Marketing or equivalent (desirable)
• Proven experience in the strategy and development of integrated digital and activation campaigns for commercial outcomes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail
• Proactive, client-focused, and collaborative approach
• Budget management and exceptional attention to detail

Due to the nature of the industry, the ideal candidate must be flexible in their availability as extended hours and weekend work will be required for this role.

Sydney Swans is an equal opportunity employer and child safe organisation committed to ensuring the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and young people. All staff are required to hold a Working with Children Check.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are encouraged to apply.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Australia.