Sponsorship Manager

Harvey Norman; Sydney; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Novated leasing

Company paid parental leave

Fitness Passport

Professional development

Discounted purchases

Job summary

Harvey Norman is seeking a Sponsorship Manager in Australia to lead day-to-day operations of the Sponsorship department and manage partnerships across major properties. You will work with the wider Sponsorship team to deliver integrated campaigns, events and activations, ensuring strong stakeholder engagement and contractual delivery.

The role requires hands-on campaign and event delivery, collaboration with managers, and a proactive, commercially minded approach within a large global retail

Qualifications

• Experience in sponsorship, partnerships, marketing, events or related field.
• Proven ability to manage sponsorship assets and partner relationships.
• Strong campaign, activation and event management skills.
• Experience across traditional and digital marketing channels.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager with sponsorship operations, budgets, reporting, assets, logistics and corporate initiatives.
• Assist with day-to-day management of the Sponsorship team and portfolio.
• Collaborate with Sponsorship Managers to deliver successful partnership outcomes.
• Foster a positive, collaborative and high-performing team culture.
• Manage sponsorship assets and contractual deliverables across key partnerships.
• Develop and execute integrated marketing campaigns across digital, social, print and broadcast channels.
• Project manage sponsorship activations, campaigns and events from concept to delivery.
• Coordinate event logistics, stakeholder engagement and activation planning.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Represent Harvey Norman at sponsorship events, activations and industry functions as required.

Skills

Sponsorship management

Partnerships

Campaign delivery

Events management

Budget reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Communication

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 Sponsorship Manager, you will support the General Manager in leading the day-to-day operations of the Sponsorship department. You will work closely with the wider Sponsorship team to manage partnership assets, deliver integrated marketing campaigns, coordinate events and activations, and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

• Supporting the General Manager with sponsorship operations, budgets, reporting, assets, logistics and corporate initiatives.
• Assisting with the day-to-day management of the Sponsorship team and partnership portfolio.
• Collaborating with Sponsorship Managers to deliver successful partnership outcomes.
• Fostering a positive, collaborative and high-performing team culture.
• Managing sponsorship assets and contractual deliverables across key partnerships.
• Developing and executing integrated marketing campaigns across digital, social, print and broadcast channels.
• Project managing sponsorship activations, campaigns and events from concept through to delivery.
• Coordinating event logistics, stakeholder engagement and activation planning.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Representing Harvey Norman at sponsorship events, activations and industry functions as required.

About You

You are a proactive and commercially minded sponsorship professional who can balance strategic partnership management with hands‑on campaign and event delivery.

• Experience in sponsorship, partnerships, marketing, events, or a related field.
• Proven ability to manage sponsorship assets, contractual deliverables and partner relationships.
• Strong campaign, activation and event management skills.
• Experience across traditional and digital marketing channels.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship‑building skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience with budgets, reporting and sponsorship administration.
• A collaborative leadership style and commitment to team success.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive approach with strong attention to detail.
• Flexibility to attend events outside standard business hours when required.

This opportunity will provide:

• Salary packaging and novated leasing options for eligible employees.
• Company paid parental leave for eligible employees.

Access to Fitness Passport.

• Professional development and career progression.
• Experience working with an Iconic Australian Brand 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.