ABOUT OUR CLIENT
Our client is one of the largest independent junior sporting leagues in Australia, with 450+ teams, 11,000+ participants, 26 member clubs and over 1,000 umpires. They are proud to be an innovative, inclusive, and progressive workplace, committed to delivering the very best in junior sport and to the wellbeing of their people.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting to the CEO, they are seeking a dynamic and commercially driven
Manager - Commercial & Events to join the leadership team.
This pivotal role will lead partnerships, commercial strategy, and events while overseeing marketing and communications activity. Remuneration 90-100k ex super
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Managing, servicing and growing corporate and community partnerships
- Driving new commercial opportunities to grow league revenue
- Overseeing delivery of key league events (Season Launch, Club Conference, B2B Breakfast, Presentation Night, etc.)
- Leading marketing & communications, ensuring effective partner activations and engaging digital content
- Building strong relationships with clubs, stakeholders, partners and suppliers
- Representing the league at events, forums and community initiatives
We are looking for an energetic leader with proven commercial acumen and strong stakeholder management skills. You will bring:
- Tertiary qualifications in a relevant field (business, marketing, sport management) is desirable
- Demonstrated success in revenue generation, sponsorship, and partnership management
- Strong event management and people leadership experience
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Highly organised with strong problem-solving abilities
- A passion for sport, ideally with an understanding of community or junior football
- Be part of one of Australia’s largest junior sporting leagues
- Lead a high-profile role with community impact
- Collaborative, progressive, and supportive workplace culture
- Opportunity to innovate and drive commercial growth
