Direct Sales Consultant
DUTY STATEMENT
Our Club values are the strong beliefs and consistent behaviours of people in our organisation. They describe the way in which directors, staff and players of the Club behave, interact & work together and determine the culture of the Club. Our values are held in high regard and protected by every member on the on-field and off-field team.
Respectful All people are treated with respect regardless of their background or position.
Precision We expect excellence in everything that we do and are accountable for maintaining a high performance environment.
Adventurous We enjoy facing our industry’s challenges and embrace progress with open arms.
Conviction Everyone involved with the Club is fully committed and gives 100 percent effort.
United We are selfless, we support and care for each other and we collaborate across our Club.
Commercial & considered We drive for good commercial outcomes but always take the needs of our stakeholders into account.
Integrity We uphold high standards of behaviour, have deep respect for honesty and always work within the rules.
Our mission is to win more premierships than any other Club, while being consistently recognised as the best all–round Club and admired for our strong values.
Title: Foundation Manager
Reports to: Chief Commercial Officer
Department: Commercial Operations
Core purpose: As the Foundation Manager, you will be responsible for developing and implementing fundraising strategies, programs and initiatives to support the Club strategy.
Duties:
An opportunity is available for a motivated, hard-working and passionate individual to join our Club, initially for a 2 year fixed term contract, in the newly created role of Foundation Manager reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer.
The club is moving into an exciting phase with the Stage 4 Redevelopment of Simonds Stadium, and as such requires the services of an experienced person to develop and implement fundraising strategies, programs and capabilities for the club.
The role will be involved in the development and implementation of all Club fundraising strategies which will range from philanthropic fundraising to commercial raffle initiatives.
The ideal candidate will have proven substantial experience and success in the development of fundraising strategies and therefore be able to demonstrate a clear knowledge of best-practice fundraising, including identification, research, solicitation and stewardship.
Selection Criteria:
- Motivated, hard-working and passionate
- Ability to cultivate effective relationships with stakeholders and leverage existing personal networks
- Ability to effectively communicate and strategies with the full range of prospective donors (from high net wealth individuals to mass communications to the Member base)
- Ability to work to tight timeframes and budgets will be essential
- Fundraising experience within a sporting environment is not essential, however it will be considered favorably
- Ability and willingness to work out of hours at game days and other club events is also essential
Requirements:
- Experience working in a Sales role at a sporting club
- Experience in fundraising with knowledge of best-practice fundraising is not essential but will be looked upon favourably
- Current Victorian Drivers Licence and ability to travel to various work locations if required
Please forward your cover letter and CV explaining why you would be ideal for this role to: Nicole Menzel hr@geelongcats.com.au (stating the job role in the subject line) no later than Sunday 20th March.
