Sponsorship Coordinator - Harvey Norman

Harvey Norman; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on products and services

Free on-site parking

Close to transport – Flemington/CBD

Job summary

Harvey Norman is seeking a Sponsorships Coordinator to support the General Manager and Sponsorship team in the day-to-day running of the sponsorships portfolio across major partnerships and events in Australia.

You'll manage calendars, assets, donor requests, travel, and logistics, build strong stakeholder relationships, and help turn partnerships into strong commercial outcomes while travelling for activations as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in sponsorship, partnerships marketing, events or related field.
• Passion for sport and purpose-driven outcomes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent administration and phone manner.
• Positive can-do attitude with time management skills.
• Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Independent and proactive work style.
• Willingness to travel for events (late nights & weekends).
• Access to reliable transport.
• Experience in a similar role or marketing is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Diary management and scheduling of sponsorship calendar and events.
• Manage partnership assets, WIPs and deliverables for timely execution.
• Drive creative thinking to develop innovative partnership solutions.
• Coordinate and respond to donation requests via email and phone.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with stakeholders.
• Logistics and coordination of sponsorship assets, signage and merchandise.
• Representing and activating at sponsorship activations and events.
• Travel to offsite activations/events as required (late nights & weekends).
• General administration duties including filing, travel bookings, reporting and invoicing.

Skills

Sponsorship experience

Microsoft Office

Administration skills

Independent work

Travel readiness

Transport access

Job description

• Attractive remuneration on offer + discounts on products and services
• Based at Homebush West, free on-site parking or a 10-minute walk from Flemington station
• Experience working within a diverse, unique, and successful global organisation

As Australia’s largest retailer of lifestyle products, with nearly 300 stores worldwide, Harvey Norman has been a part of almost every Australian’s shopping experience. Whether getting the latest electronic gadgets, or furnishing your first home, Harvey Norman is the place where you can shop with confidence.

About the role

Our Sponsorship team are responsible for developing and maintaining the corporate partnerships within our sponsorship portfolio along with corporate philanthropy for Harvey Norman in the Australian market. Our expansive sponsorship portfolio includes the NRL, NRLW, GWS Giants AFL & AFLW, Sydney Kings and Flames, Rugby Australia, Paralympics Australia, What Ability and many more!

As Sponsorships Coordinator, you will be supporting the General Manager and Sponsorship team in the day-to-day running of our sponsorships department. This will include, but is not limited to:

• Diary management and scheduling of sponsorship calendar and events
• Manage partnership assets, WIPs and deliverables, ensuring seamless and timely execution
• Drive creative thinking to develop innovative partnership solutions that deliver strong commercial outcomes
• Coordinating and responding to donation requests via email and phone
• Building and maintaining strong, productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Logistics and coordinating of sponsorship assets/signage/merchandise
• Representing and activating at sponsorship activations and events
• Working at offsite activations/events which may involve travel, weekends, and late nights
• General administration duties including filing, research, booking travel, reporting, reconciling invoices and expense statements

About you

You are a clear communicator, a go getter and are confident interacting with people across all levels of the business. You will also possess:

• Experience in sponsorship, partnerships marketing, events or a related field.
• A passion for sport and purpose driven outcomes
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Great administration skills including excellent phone manner
• A positive can-do attitude
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to prioritise conflicting tasks/events and meet deadlines
• Be able to work independently and be proactive
• Ability to travel and attend events when required (late nights & weekends)
• Access to reliable transport
• Experience in a similar role or marketing is advantageous but is not essential

This opportunity will provide:

• A competitive salary + opportunities for salary packaging & novated leasing
• Career progression and development
• Experience working with an Iconic Australian Retailer with global success in NZ, Asia and Europe
• A supportive team environment that celebrates diversity and promotes a healthy work and family life balance
• Opportunities to make discounted purchases on a great range of products and services

Please note that only people with the right to work in Australia should apply for this position.