We're seeking a Marketing & Partnerships Manager to take ownership of the Club's brand, revenue-generating partnerships, and the fan experience - from the first social media post of the week through to the final siren on game day. This is a high-impact, hands-on role for someone who thrives on variety, loves footy culture, and knows how to turn engagement into revenue. You'll work closely with the leadership team, football department, and volunteers to deliver marketing campaigns that build the Club's profile, sponsorship partnerships that add real value for our partners, and events and matchdays that keep members and fans coming back.

Key Responsibilities

Marketing & Brand

Develop and deliver the Club's annual marketing strategy and campaign calendar

Manage the Club's brand identity, messaging, and tone across all channels

Oversee content, creative, and campaign execution for major Club initiatives

Partnerships & Sponsorship

Manage and grow relationships with key sponsors and commercial partners

Deliver on partner contracts, activations, and reporting to ensure retention and satisfaction

Identify and pursue new partnership and sponsorship opportunities Membership

Drive membership acquisition and retention campaigns

Own the member communications calendar and member experience initiatives

Events & Game Day





Plan and deliver matchday experience, including sponsor activations, entertainment, and fan engagement

Coordinate Club events including sponsor functions, community events, and season launches

Social Media & Digital

Manage the Club's social media presence and digital content strategy

Grow engagement and following across all platforms

Track and report on digital performance metrics

About You

Proven experience in marketing, partnerships, or sponsorship management, Sports industry experience is highly regarded

Strong commercial acumen with a track record of managing partner relationships

Confident communicator and relationship-builder across sponsors, members, media, and volunteers

Hands-on content and social media skills

Highly organised, able to juggle multiple campaigns and events at once

Available to work matchdays, evenings, and weekends as required during the season

Genuine passion for football and community sport

Must have a current working with children check, or willing to obtain one.

What We Offer

The chance to shape the future of a Club with deep community roots

A energetic, varied role with real ownership and autonomy

Collaborative, passionate team environment

Competitive salary commensurate with experience

📌 Marketing & Partnerships Manager (Adelaide)
🏢 South Adelaide Football Club (Sanfl)
📍 Adelaide