Senior Partnerships Manager – Commercial

Be Part of History

The Tasmania Football Club is on a historic journey to build a professional AFL/AFLW club from the ground up. We are assembling a passionate and committed team to connect with fans, communities, and corporate partners across Tasmania and beyond — creating experiences that inspire pride, loyalty, and belonging.

Role Purpose

The Senior Partnerships Manager is responsible for managing and growing TFC’s corporate partnership portfolio, delivering best-in-class activation and servicing that drives commercial outcomes and deepens partner investment in the Club’s purpose. As the primary relationship manager for assigned partners, you’ll ensure their objectives are understood, delivered, and exceeded. Your responsibilities will include:

Partnership Management & Servicing

• Act as the key relationship manager for assigned partners, delivering consistently against their objectives and entitlements
• Develop and oversee activation plans across game day, digital, community, and media touch-points
• Provide proactive account management to drive partner satisfaction, retention, and renewal
• Track and report on partnership performance, demonstrating clear ROI and value

Activation & Delivery

• Coordinate end-to-end delivery of partnership entitlements including signage, hospitality, digital content, player appearances, and community initiatives
• Manage corporate event delivery including match-day activations, business networking, and bespoke partner experiences
• Work collaboratively with Marketing, Membership, Community, and Football teams to deliver integrated, impactful activations

Relationship Building & Commercial Growth

• Build and maintain strong relationships with local and national partners across diverse industries
• Collaborate with the Corporate Development team to identify opportunities for partnership growth and retention
• Represent the Club professionally, positioning TFC as a trusted and innovative partner

Planning, Reporting & Operations

• Maintain accurate partnership records and pipeline tracking through CRM systems
• Manage budgets associated with partnership servicing and activations
• Support the development of scalable systems and processes as the Club grows

What you’ll bring

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in account management, partnerships, sponsorship, or client servicing
• Experience in sport, media, entertainment, or major events will be viewed favourably
• Proven track record managing corporate partnerships and delivering strong client outcomes
• Exceptional relationship-building skills with the ability to establish trust at all levels
• Highly organised, commercially minded, and solutions-focused in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills including presentation and written reporting capabilities

The Fine Print

• Based in Hobart, with occasional travel and out-of-hours work required
• A collaborative and inclusive culture with attractive benefits including quarterly wellbeing days and additional off-season leave
• Work that matters, a team that backs you, and a chance to be part of something truly historic
• Apply now! Applications close 5pm, Friday 19 June