Link to Apply: https://cricket.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/7/home/requisition/764
Cricket Victoria (CV) is one of Victoria’s leading sporting organisations and is the governing body for the game of cricket in Victoria. From grassroots cricket to the elite teams – the Victorian Men’s Cricket Team, Victorian Women’s Cricket Team, Melbourne Renegades and Melbourne Stars, Cricket Victoria nurtures and promotes the development and success of the sport for all Victorians.
We’re currently looking for an experienced Commercial Partnerships Manager to join the Melbourne Stars. This possible will play a pivotal role in managing and overseeing all account management of commercial partners for the Club. In addition, this position will be responsible for the delivery of all related match day and non-match day events for the Club.
The successful candidate will be self-driven and high motivated, prepared to roll up their sleeves and ‘get it done’. They will be a creative thinker and not shy away from delivering innovative ideas for partners. Above all they will be a team player with a willingness to go over and above for the success of the Club – on and off the field.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the existing portfolio and new acquisitions of sponsor partners to ensure accurate delivery of agreed sponsor benefits
- Manage all day-to-day communications with all partners, and ensure ongoing partner relationships are strong, maximising value and return on investment (ROI)
- Central point for all internal and external delivery requirements of partners
- Develop, manage, and deliver integrated sponsorship plans to support strategic outcomes of partners
- Establish a detailed understanding of commercial partners’ marketing plans and develop, deliver and review creative concepts for partners
- Draft sponsorship contracts and agreements including deliverables, timeframes, inclusions/exclusions, and performance metrics
- Provide event management support at all home games (and away games if necessary), managing all sponsorship activations, partner ‘money can’t buy’ experiences and other related activities
- Identify, create, and customise sponsorship properties and packages
- Manage all player obligations, including managing Melbourne Stars player appearances, ASA’s (where applicable) and Cricket Australia reporting obligations
- Assist with the development, delivery, and marketing of the at-match hospitality program for BBL Clubs
- Proactively seek expenditure efficiencies without compromising essential quality across the Cricket Victoria Group (Cricket Victoria, Melbourne Stars and Melbourne Renegades), considering group buying advantage
Qualifications & Experience
- Proven work history in a similar senior role
- Previous Corporate Partner experience preferably within a sporting body, desirable
- Tertiary qualification in a relevant degree i.e. Business, Marketing, etc.
- Demonstrated ability to build and retain relationships at all levels
- Capable of delivering an end-to-end solution for current and prospective partners
- Ability to work within a small team environment
- Valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check
- Current Drivers Licence
The Benefits
It’s an exciting time to be involved in Cricket, as the Big Bash League (BBL) and Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) is growing, and numbers in junior participation, women’s cricket, all abilities cricket and multicultural cricket is continuously increasing.
We nurture a strong family culture – we’re one big cohesive working group and we understand life is busy and encourage a work life balance.
Our staff benefits include tickets and passes to sporting events (yes, including the cricket), gym access, salary packaging, workplace banking, corporate health insurance, discounts with corporate partners, flexible working arrangements, additional week of leave, professional development opportunities, and the list goes on.
If you have the credentials, demonstrated experience and qualifications for this role, please apply by clicking on the “Apply Now” button and ensure you include a cover letter and resume.
Applications close Sunday 12 December 2021 at 5:00pm. Please note, we will be reviewing and phone screening suitable candidates prior to the closing date therefore we encourage you to apply in the first instance.
“At Cricket Victoria, we embrace diversity in gender, age, ethnicity, disability, religion and sexual orientation. We are committed to providing a safe environment for children across Australian Cricket and we also offer a flexible work environment for all employees. We measure ourselves on our behaviours – “How We Play”; our people value being real, clearing the boundaries, making every ball count and being stronger together.”
“We require all applicants to undergo background checks and screening prior to or during any appointment. Australian Cricket’s Commitment Statement to Safeguarding Children and Young People can be found at www.cricketaustralia.com.au/safeguarding
