“Are you an ambitious and enthusiastic individual who enjoys the challenge of acquiring and servicing a broad range of clients? Do you want to be part of the success of an AFL Club located in Australia’s fastest growing region?”

A brand new opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Commercial Partnerships Executive to join the Western Bulldogs.  We are one of the 18 clubs of the Australian Football League (AFL) and situated in the fastest growing region of Australia.

The role of Commercial Partnerships Executive is required to provide a high level of service to existing club sponsors whilst also taking an active role in finding new partners for the Western Bulldogs as we continue to build a strong presence in Melbourne’s west.

The key areas of this role will be managing existing club sponsors and attracting new partners to the club and include the following key responsibilities:

• Assisting in the management of the relationships of all key sponsors;
• Seeking and securing new sponsorship revenue and opportunities;
• Assisting in the management of the overall sponsorship budget;
• Reporting periodically on sponsorship growth and new business acquisition;
• Ensuring allocated sponsors are serviced in accordance with Sponsorship contracts; and
• Attending all home matches and Club events to ensure sponsors needs are met.

The successful candidate will have a formal qualification in Marketing/Sports Management or Commerce and experience in relationship management in a sponsorship/partnership environment. Experience in developing new business through sponsor acquisition via cold calling will be viewed favourably.

If you are interested in working in a challenging yet extremely satisfying position please email your resume and a cover letter outlining your key attributes to our Human Resources division by email to hr@westernbulldogs.com.au by 5pm Friday 30th August 2013.

A three (3) month probationary period applies to this position.  Referees are to be provided at interview. Please note that due to the high level of interest only those applicants short listed will be contacted.