Sponsorships Coordinator

Apply now Job no: 577627
Work type: Full Time
Location: Homebush West
Categories: Sponsorships & Events

• 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 Sponsorships Coordinator, you will be supporting the General Manager and Sponsorship team in the day-to-day running of our sponsorships department. This will include, but is not limited to:

• Diary management and scheduling of sponsorship calendar and events
• Manage partnership assets, WIPs and deliverables, ensuring seamless and timely execution
• Drive creative thinking to develop innovative partnership solutions that deliver strong commercial outcomes
• Coordinating and responding to donation requests via email and phone
• Building and maintaining strong, productive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Logistics and coordinating of sponsorship assets/signage/merchandise
• Representing and activating at sponsorship activations and events
• Working at offsite activations/events which may involve travel, weekends, and late nights
• General administration duties including filing, research, booking travel, reporting, reconciling invoices and expense statements

About you  

You are a clear communicator, a go getter and are confident interacting with people across all levels of the business. You will also possess:

• Experience in sponsorship, partnerships marketing, events or a related field.
• A passion for sport and purpose driven outcomes
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Great administration skills including excellent phone manner
• A positive can-do attitude
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to prioritise conflicting tasks/events and meet deadlines
• Be able to work independently and be proactive
• Ability to travel and attend events when required (late nights & weekends)
• Access to reliable transport
• Experience in a similar role or marketing is advantageous but is not essential

This opportunity will provide: 

• A competitive salary + opportunities for salary packaging & novated leasing 
• Career progression and development 
• Experience working with an Iconic Australian Retailer 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  

Have we got your interest?  

Apply now to be considered to join our dedicated team.  

Please note that only people with the right to work in Australia should apply for this position.  

Recruitment Agencies – thank you for thinking of us, however we do endeavour to fill our opportunities through direct channels wherever possible. If we find that we do need agency assistance, we’ll be in touch.