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Partnerships Manager
Parramatta Eels
The Parramatta Eels are an Australian professional rugby league football club based in the Sydney suburb of Parramatta that competes in the National Rugby League.
Job Posted- 5 Nov 2025
Status- Full Time
Location- Australia
Closing date- 17 Nov 2025
About the role
The Partnerships Manager, a 12-month parental leave contract position, reports to the Head of Partnerships and will be responsible for managing and nurturing the Club’s portfolio of commercial partners, ensuring long-term value and alignment with each partner’s business and marketing objectives. This contracted role requires a driven, energetic, and approachable individual who understands how strategic partnerships support broader brand goals and is committed to building strong, collaborative relationships. Working along side the Head of Partnerships (Sales & Delivery) you’ll also work on upcoming renewal opportunities, alongside identifying opportunities to enhance partner engagement and satisfaction.
Responsibilities
- Support the Head of Partnerships and broader team in effectively managing and strengthening the Club’s commercial partnership portfolio
- Build strong relationships with partners to understand their marketing and business objectives, ensuring the Parramatta Eels continue to deliver value and alignment
- Collaborate with commercial sales on renewal and retention conversations by identifying evolving partner needs, aligning relevant Club assets, and demonstrating ongoing return on investment
- Collaborate with partners to develop strategic activation plans each season that are insight-driven and tailored to their goals
- Ability to execute season long campaigns and initiatives that align to the clubs’ and partners needs
- Live up to the values of the club and apply this across the work you deliver
- Prepare and present regular reports for partners providing tracking and insights on partnership performance against brand and business objectives, and KPIs
- Maintain accurate records of all partner activity, meetings, and communications in the commercial department’s CRM system
- Ability to collaborate with internal departments to support partner needs & goals (Marketing, Social, Merchandise, Membership & Ticketing).
Qualifications & Skills
- At least 3-4+ years’ experience in a partnerships and account management role with a strong emphasis on managing and delivering value to clients or brand partners
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to lead structured, insight-driven conversations with partners and internal stakeholders
- Proven ability to present ideas clearly and confidently to senior stakeholders and decision-makers
- Strong commercial acumen and a consultative, relationship-focused approach to client engagement
- A passion for building and nurturing long-term partnerships that deliver shared success
- Experience working within the commercial or operational aspects of sport, sponsorship, or brand partnerships (desired, but not essential)
- Tertiary qualifications in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field are highly regarded
- Willingness to work outside standard hours for game days and Club events, including evenings and weekends as required.
Desirable Criteria
- Sports Management / Business Degree
- Sports Marketing / PR / Communications Degree
How to Apply
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