Marketing Partnerships Coordinator

Tennis Australia (TA) is one of the largest sport’s 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 currently hiring a Marketing Partnerships Coordinator to contribute to and drive this continued growth.

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.

About the role
As the Marketing Partnerships Coordinator, you will play a key role in supporting the successful execution of partnerships across Tennis Australia's events and programs. This role involves working closely with both internal teams and external partners to ensure smooth delivery of contractual obligations, activations, and reporting, helping to strengthen relationships and maximise the value of our partnerships.

In this role you will:

• Support the effective management of a portfolio of high-value partners by coordinating partnership deliverables to drive sustainable revenue growth
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to ensure mutually beneficial partnership outcomes for both partners and Tennis Australia
• Assist in delivering contractual and financial processes for partner involvement across all Tennis Australia events
• Support the implementation of partnership activations, including venue signage, ticketing & hospitality, and promotional collateral
• Manage expenditure budgets for nominated partners, including cost-of-servicing tracking and reporting
• Assist in delivering post-event reports and partner plans, ensuring all partnership opportunities are fully explored

About you
To be successful in this role you will have:

• Proven experience in partnerships, sponsorships, or a related field
• Strong understanding of brand equity and experience implementing brand guidelines
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders and work collaboratively across teams
• High-level organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficiency in MS Office and a keen eye for detail
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Tertiary qualifications in Business, Commerce, Sports Management, Marketing, or similar (desirable)
• 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 to love?

• 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 Thrive 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! For more information and a copy of the position description, please click here. Please submit your resume and cover letter via our online application system. Please note, only applications submitted through our system will be considered.

If you need assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application process, please contact recruit@tennis.com.au.

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