Marketing Partnerships Lead

at  Tennis Australia

Tennis Australia (TA) is one of the largest sports governing body, entertainment and sports rights-holder, and media production houses in Asia-Pacific. TA has grown considerably in the past few years with continued expansion domestically, regionally and globally, and we are now seeking a Marketing Partnerships Lead to contribute to and drive this continued growth. Reporting to the Head of Partnerships, this role will manage a portfolio of partners, using strategic insight to drive sustainable revenue growth for Tennis Australia. This opportunity is best suited for someone with a genuine passion for Tennis or the sports industry, coupled with the adeptness to engage effectively with industry stakeholders.
Tennis is a sport that is open for all, and we want our team to reflect the communities we work and play in. Diversity in our Tennis community and our workplace is a strength and a pillar of our sport. We take great pride in providing a working environment that allows people to be their authentic self and offers the flexibility that our people need to thrive both at work and at home.
Fostering a workplace that is diverse and equitable is a high priority for Tennis Australia. We strongly encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people who identify as LGBTQI, people with a disability and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply.
If you need assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application process, please contact recruit@tennis.com.au.
About the role

In this role you will:

• Drive and deliver end-to-end success as it relates to Partner ROI
• Develop, present & implement leveraging opportunities to current Partners with the view to increase revenue for the business
• Manage end-to-end delivery of contracted partnership benefits
• Maintain and develop world-class relationships with partners
• Drive internal brand advocacy and understanding across all relevant internal stakeholders

About you

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Proven experience working within Partnerships or Sponsorships
• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Commerce, Sports Management, Marketing or similar
• Comprehensive knowledge of Australian and International partnership across all levels including partnership brand objectives
• Demonstrated competency in conflict management with the ability to develop and maintain strong networking relationships
• Proven capability in developing and adhering to budgets
• Hold (or be willing to obtain) a current Police Check and Working with Children Check
• Preparedness to be flexible regarding working hours and arrangements relating to work associated with Tennis Australia

What’s in it for you?

• Career development with a range of formal education and on the job training opportunities
• Tickets to the Australian Open
• Superbox tickets to concerts and events at Rod Laver & Melbourne Arenas
• Monthly health & wellbeing activities through our Serving Your Health program
• Onsite gym & tennis facilities
• Flexible working practices
• Free car parking
• Salary packaging
• A range of discounts from our sponsorship partners

To Apply
If you think you’re up to the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!
Please note, only applications submitted through our system will be considered.
Tennis Australia is committed to providing a safe environment for all tennis participants, including children and young people. It is essential everyone involved with delivering tennis in Australia understands their responsibility in relation to child-safety.
We believe playing makes life better and we are always on the lookout to talented people to join our team and help us create a playful world through tennis.
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In this role you will:

• Drive and deliver end-to-end success as it relates to Partner ROI
• Develop, present & implement leveraging opportunities to current Partners with the view to increase revenue for the business
• Manage end-to-end delivery of contracted partnership benefits
• Maintain and develop world-class relationships with partners
• Drive internal brand advocacy and understanding across all relevant internal stakeholder

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Proven experience working within Partnerships or Sponsorships
• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Commerce, Sports Management, Marketing or similar
• Comprehensive knowledge of Australian and International partnership across all levels including partnership brand objectives
• Demonstrated competency in conflict management with the ability to develop and maintain strong networking relationships
• Proven capability in developing and adhering to budgets
• Hold (or be willing to obtain) a current Police Check and Working with Children Check
• Preparedness to be flexible regarding working hours and arrangements relating to work associated with Tennis Australi