About the business
We are the team of the Mighty West, and we are for the West, fiercely proud of our unique 140+ years Western Suburbs heritage. Our famous Bulldog fighting spirit mirrors that of the West – the west of Melbourne and the west of Victoria - where hard work and standing up for what you believe in matters. While our history guides us, our horizons have lifted, unprecedented opportunities await, and our ambitions loom large.
Our Club still exists to bring people together and create lasting memories, as much as it strives to win premierships. It’s about our people, and their shared passion for the red, white and blue. It’s about ambition, pride, determination, and having a place to call home. We’ll always be entrenched in our community, embracing the beauty and strength in its diversity. It’s the story of what it means to be a Bulldog ‘Through & Through’.
We strive to create an inclusive environment where all are celebrated and belong regardless of age, ability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or background. We are a child safe organisation committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.
If you are looking to be a part of a committed and passionate team, the Western Bulldogs encourage you to apply for this fantastic role.
Your contribution to the team includes
The Partnerships Coordinator will be responsible for providing administrative support to the Commercial & Strategy Department and assist the team with fulfilling their day-to-day requirements. You will play a pivotal role within the Partnerships team, being responsible for the successful management of a number of key existing club partners. The role is also responsible for:
Management of Commercial Partnerships
- Have a deep understanding of the partner organisational goals, objectives, KPI’s, and values and how these can be complimented through our partnership.
- Establish and maintain recurring WIP meetings and documents for each assigned partner.
- Ensure all contracted assets are delivered in line with meeting partnership objectives.
- Establish consistent and regular reporting to ensure value is demonstrated in an ongoing basis to Club partners.
- Deliver Post-Implementation Reports (PIR) for all activities and Mid-Season and Post-Season Reviews on time.
- Oversee all football contra agreements & AFL partnerships.
- Deliver on a portfolio of benefits (i.e. signage, ticketing) across all partners to ensure entitlements are managed and delivered in a timely manner
- Ensure all key stakeholder and partner details are correct and up to date
- Oversee the financial aspect and control the associated P&L’s for allocated partnerships
- Assist on match day with activation, partner entitlement delivery, room hosting at home game functions and other Western Bulldogs events, if and when required
Commercial Operations and Servicing
- Assist in the day-to-day administrative duties of the department, as directed by the Senior Partnerships Manager and/or the Head of Partnerships & Sales
- Provide innovative solutions that align with partner brand objectives
- Collaborate with both internal and external stakeholders to ideate innovative solutions that fit in with the 12-month partner plans
- Process and track client and supplier invoices and purchase orders in accordance with financial processes.
- Assisting in the management of the overall sponsorship budget, and develop and evolve the organisations budgetary processes in association with the CC&SO, CFO and HOP&S.
- Lead the AFL and Contra partnerships portfolio
- Provide assistance at Western Bulldogs Home Games as required
- Own and lead regular Commercial Partner update and communications
- Work collaboratively with the Partnerships & Sales team to develop and maintain a range of customer service strategies to ensure expectations of Partners, customers and stakeholders are met and exceeded in line with department customer service strategy
Skills and experience
- Tertiary qualification in Marketing, Business Management and or Commerce (preferred)
- Prior experience in customer/client service and administrative tasks
- Experience in sponsorship/business development and corporate sales/admin
- Being highly organised, with strong attention to detail, is essential
- Proficient skills across Microsoft Word / Excel / Outlook / PowerPoint
- Time Management
- Knowledge of operating a CRM and setting up/managing databases preferable
- Intermediate Adobe Acrobat skills, including basic
- Adobe Photoshop & InDesign Skills
What’s on offer
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Flexible working arrangements – up to 2 days working remotely opportunity
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Additional Work Life Leave - provided to those who are required to work weekends
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Birthday Leave - a day of leave available in the week of your birthday
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Close to West Footscray Station part of the new Metro Tunnel line
- Free onsite parking available
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Club membership - Free access to Western Bulldogs AFL and AFLW home games for you and your family
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Continuous learning & development – Array of paid and discounted professional training and development opportunities on offer
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Deals & Discounts with Club corporate sponsors - over 40% in some cases
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Parent friendly – Paid Primary and Secondary Carer’s Leave available
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Wellbeing focus including - we support our staff to complete a proactive wellbeing plan, free access to club gym, wellbeing sessions and activities across the year
How to Apply
Successful candidates will be required to hold a valid working with children check and a satisfactory national criminal history check.
If you are interested in working in a challenging yet extremely satisfying position, please click on Apply NOW & attach your resume and a cover letter outlining your key attributes. With strong interest expected, we’ll be reviewing applications as they come in and looking to appoint promptly.
Western Bulldogs acknowledges that we reside on traditional lands of the Kulin Nation. We offer our respect to the Elders of these traditional lands, and through them to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples past, presenting and emerging. Western Bulldogs encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply.
