Sponsorship Manager

1      Premier Sporting Organisation embarking on new change and direction!

2      Key Revenue Role

The Brisbane Lions A.F.C, with the recent launch of the new vision to 2016, is embarking on a new direction of growth, evolution and ultimately long-term success.  Our values of “Relentless, United, Respectful” will provide the core of everything we do to drive our Club forward and guide us into the future.

We are seeking to appoint a talented and dedicated Sponsorship Manager to become a valuable and integral part of this exciting journey into the future.

Reporting to the General Manager, Corporate you will be directly responsible for the acquisition, service and fulfilment of the club’s sponsors. To secure this fantastic role you will have proven experience in:

-          Sales and sponsorship acquisition

-          Relationship management in a Business to Business environment

-          Identifying brand development and leverage opportunities

-          Managing and developing a winning team

-          Developing innovative and targeted sponsorship strategies

You will have strong relationship management skills, excellent face to face business presentation and a high level of sales, negotiation and management ability. Current experience in the corporate sponsorship, combined with tertiary qualifications in business or marketing related fields, is preferred.

A competitive salary + car is on offer for the successful candidate.  General business hours will be from 8:30am - 5:00pm Mon -Fri, however match day participation will be required.

If you are commercially astute, a self-starter, proactive and motivated to achieve targets, and looking to advance your career in a progressive and supportive team environment, then please forward your CV and one A4 page covering letter to Susan Carson, HR Manager at jobs@lions.com.au. Applications close Friday 13^th January 2012.