Job Description
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About Us
/n Experience Gold Coast (EGC) is a single, unified organisation that brings together HOTA (Home of the Arts), Destination Gold Coast, Study Gold Coast and Major Events Gold Coast. Formed in 2023, EGC plays a central role in driving the growth of the city’s visitor economy. EGC plays a pivotal role in supercharging outcomes across tourism, events, arts & culture and education, with a clear objective of positioning the Gold Coast as the lifestyle capital of Australia. /n /n

About the Role
/n We’re looking for an experienced Sponsorship Sales Manager to join our Growth & Partnerships team and drive commercial growth across Experience Gold Coast. This is a revenue-focused role responsible for identifying, developing and securing high-value sponsorship partnerships. /n Reporting to the Sponsorship Director, you’ll build and manage a strong sponsorship pipeline, develop compelling proposals, lead commercial negotiations and build relationships with senior decision-makers across Southeast Queensland and selected national markets. /n /n What You’ll Do: /n /n
- Identify, develop and secure new sponsorship opportunities through proactive business development, networking, referrals and existing relationships. /n
- Build and manage a strong sponsorship pipeline, achieving agreed revenue targets and maintaining accurate forecasts. /n
- Develop compelling sponsorship proposals and presentations aligned to partner objectives and Experience Gold Coast’s events, campaigns and programs. /n
- Lead sponsor meetings, presentations, negotiations and agreements through to close. /n
- Build strong relationships with senior decision-makers, businesses,



government and industry stakeholders. /n
- Collaborate across Experience Gold Coast to identify and deliver commercial partnership opportunities and sponsor outcomes. /n
- Monitor market trends and sponsorship opportunities while supporting sponsor activations, hospitality and relationship-building initiatives. /n /n /n What You’ll Bring: /n /n
- 8+ years’ experience in sponsorship sales, partnership development or commercial business development, ideally within tourism, events, sport, entertainment, arts or a similar industry. /n
- Proven track record of securing high-value sponsorships and achieving or exceeding revenue targets. /n
- Strong commercial acumen with highly developed sales, negotiation and relationship management skills. /n
- Experience developing sponsorship proposals, packaging rights and benefits, negotiating agreements and managing partnerships through to delivery. /n
- Exceptional communication, presentation and stakeholder engagement skills, with confidence engaging senior decision-makers. /n
- Strong pipeline management, forecasting and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple opportunities and competing priorities. /n
- Advanced Microsoft Office, Canva and CRM/project management skills,



including platforms such as Monday.com. /n /n Why You’ll Love Working With Us /n /n
- Be Part of the Action: Work at the heart of the Gold Coast’s thriving arts and culture scene, where creativity and community come together. /n
- Exclusive Discounts: Enjoy discounts at all Food and Beverage outlets across the HOTA precinct, plus discounted tickets to cinema screenings, events, and activities. /n
- Empowerment Time: Take four paid days per year dedicated to personal growth and wellbeing. /n
- Paid Parental Leave: We support our team members with paid leave during this key life stage. /n
- Wellbeing Support: Access Sonder, our comprehensive team member care and wellbeing service. /n
- Professional Development: Unlock learning opportunities through our Learning Lab, offering up to 1,000 courses to help you grow and thrive. /n /n Join us in creating unforgettable experiences at Experience Gold Coast /n /n

How to Apply
/n If you’re an experienced sponsorship or commercial sales professional who thrives on building relationships, creating compelling partnerships and delivering revenue outcomes, we’d love to hear from you /n /n To apply for this position, please submit a brief cover letter (no longer than one page) along with your resume. /n /n Experience Gold Coast values diversity and inclusion. We are dedicated to providing equitable employment opportunities and welcome applications from individuals of all cultures, genders, ages, Australia’s First Nations Peoples, LGBTIQ+ communities, and people with disabilities. /n /n Closing Date: Wednesday, 16 September 2026 /n

📌 Sponsorship Sales Manager (Gold Coast)
🏢 Experience Gold Coast
📍 Gold Coast