Sponsorship and Marketing Coordinator

ORGANISATION: Richmond Football Club
REPORTS TO: Sponsorship Services Manager
KEY LINKS: General Manager Commercial Operations, Football Operations Manager, Brand and Marketing Manager
DIRECT REPORTS: None
TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT: Permanent

POSITION OBJECTIVE: This role requires a high level of operational acumen, focusing on delivering exceptional client service through leveraging all RFC sponsorship accounts and identifying opportunities to add value.

KEY OBJECTIVES:

1. Key contact for servicing sponsor accounts

2. Primary match day organiser (Sponsorship Services)

3. Assist in co-ordination of Club’s marketing activities

4. Manage general administration and correspondence for Sponsorship Services department

5. Assist with generation of sponsorship proposals/report writing and sponsor leads.


RESPONSIBILITES:

1. Key Contact for Sponsors

2. Primary Match Day Organiser (sponsorship)

3. Assist in co-ordination of Club’s marketing activities

4. Responsible for all general administration correspondence for sponsorship and internal contact for RFC staff

5. Assist with generation of sponsorship proposals, report writing and
sponsor leads


KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:

1. Timely service delivery of contractual deliverables to all sponsors

2. Ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers

3. Timely and effective administration support

4. Ability to meet sponsorship deadlines and produce quality presentations.


ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

1. Excellent written and verbal communication skills

2. Ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

3. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

4. Highly motivated and driven towards delivering exceptional client service

5. Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, work as part of a team and autonomously

6. Highly organised, ability to think analytically and generate ideas.


DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE:

1. A Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Sport Management or equivalent preferred

2. 1-2 years previous experience in the sports marketing industry

3. A proven understanding of sport marketing, sponsorship and the AFL.


Closing date: 5pm Tuesday 25 January, January 2011

For further information or to apply, please contact info@richmondfc.com.au or (03) 9429 5333