Sponsorship Manager
- Manage corporate partnerships and sponsorship portfolio for Harvey Norman.
- Develop and execute integrated marketing campaigns and events.
- Foster strong relationships with stakeholders and support the Sponsorship team.
- Attractive remuneration on offer + discounts on products and services
- Based at Homebush West, free on-site parking or a 10-minute walk from Flemington station
- Experience working within a diverse, unique, and successful global organisation
As Australia’s largest retailer of lifestyle products, with nearly 300 stores worldwide, Harvey Norman® has been a part of almost every Australian’s shopping experience. Whether getting the latest electronic gadgets, or furnishing your first home, Harvey Norman® is the place where you can shop with confidence.
About the role
Our Sponsorship team are responsible for developing and maintaining the corporate partnerships within our sponsorship portfolio along with corporate philanthropy for Harvey Norman in the Australian market. Our expansive sponsorship portfolio includes the NRL, NRLW, GWS Giants AFL & AFLW, Sydney Kings and Flames, Rugby Australia, Paralympics Australia, What Ability and many more.
As Sponsorship Manager, you will support the General Manager in leading the day-to-day operations of the Sponsorship department. You will work closely with the wider Sponsorship team to manage partnership assets, deliver integrated marketing campaigns, coordinate events and activations, and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Supporting the General Manager with sponsorship operations, budgets, reporting, assets, logistics and corporate initiatives.
- Assisting with the day-to-day management of the Sponsorship team and partnership portfolio.
- Collaborating with Sponsorship Managers to deliver successful partnership outcomes.
- Fostering a positive, collaborative and high-performing team culture.
- Managing sponsorship assets and contractual deliverables across key partnerships.
- Developing and executing integrated marketing campaigns across digital, social, print and broadcast channels.
- Project managing sponsorship activations, campaigns and events from concept through to delivery.
- Coordinating event logistics, stakeholder engagement and activation planning.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Representing Harvey Norman at sponsorship events, activations and industry functions as required.
About You
You are a proactive and commercially minded sponsorship professional who can balance strategic partnership management with hands-on campaign and event delivery.
- Experience in sponsorship, partnerships, marketing, events, or a related field.
- Proven ability to manage sponsorship assets, contractual deliverables and partner relationships.
- Strong campaign, activation and event management skills.
- Experience across traditional and digital marketing channels.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
- Experience with budgets, reporting and sponsorship administration.
- A collaborative leadership style and commitment to team success.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- A proactive approach with strong attention to detail.
- Flexibility to attend events outside standard business hours when required.
This opportunity will provide:
- Salary packaging and novated leasing options for eligible employees.
- Company paid parental leave for eligible employees.
- Access to Fitness Passport.
- Professional development and career progression.
- Experience working with an Iconic Australian Brand with global success in NZ, Asia, and Europe.
- A supportive team environment that celebrates diversity and promotes a healthy work and family life balance.
- Opportunities to make discounted purchases on a great range of products and services.
Please note that only people with the right to work in Australia should apply for this position.
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