Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks Football Club

- Cronulla ▸ New South Wales ▸ Australia
- Full Time

Description

The Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks are a proud, premiership-winning NRL club with a rich history and a bold vision for the future. As a tier one sporting organisation, in Australia’s No 1 sport, we compete at the highest level on and off the field – driven by performance, innovation, and a deep connection to our community.

We are entering an exciting phase celebrating our renowned sport and entertainment brand – with upcoming milestones including the opening of the new Sharks Leagues Club, the Sharks 10-year Premiership anniversary, and 60 years in the NRL.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a highly motivated and engaging Partnerships Executive to join our Commercial team.

Reporting to the General Manager – Partnerships & Hospitality, you will play a key role in driving partner success, managing relationships and delivering best‑in‑class sponsorship outcomes.

This is a fast‑paced, relationship‑driven role where no two days look the same, perfect for someone who thrives in a high‑performance sporting environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Manage and grow relationships with major, minor, and corporate partners
- Oversee delivery of all sponsor perks, including campaigns, activations, player appearances, events, and hospitality
- Collaborate with partners to align on marketing objectives and maximise value




- Lead onboarding of new partners and development of tailored benefit frameworks
- Coordinate internally to ensure seamless delivery of all partnership obligations
- Develop and present end‑of‑season ROI reports and strategic planning sessions
- Support the planning and execution of corporate events with the Commercial and Events teams
- Deliver and manage game day activations and partner experiences
- Work cross‑functionally to bring partner initiatives to life across the business

Who We’re Looking For

You’ll bring energy, drive, and a genuine passion for sport and partnerships, along with:

- Qualifications in Business, Marketing, or a related discipline
- Experience in partnerships or commercial relationship management
- Strong communication and presentation skills (written and verbal)
- High attention to detail with strong organisational capability
- Ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels
- Proven success in managing and growing partner relationships
- Experience within sport

Working at the Sharks

Sport doesn’t always fit neatly into business hours – and that’s part of the excitement. This role will involve weekend and game‑day work and requires a high degree of flexibility around game days and events.

Desirable Criteria

- Sports Management / Business Degree
- Sports Marketing / PR / Communications Degree

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