Are you ready to take your career to the next level and work for one of the biggest clubs in the NRL?

If you’re passionate about building strategic partnerships, driving commercial growth, and creating meaningful brand experiences, then this role with the Parramatta Eels could be the perfect fit for you. At the Parramatta Eels, we’re all about uplifting lives, delivering unforgettable moments, and bringing communities together. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we’re looking for a driven, relationship-focused qualified to join our Commercial team.

Our Club values of Accountable, All-In, United, and Respect guide everything we do, and we are committed to fostering a supportive, high-performing culture where every individual is empowered to grow and make a meaningful impact.

As the Business Development Manager, you will play a pivotal role in growing the Club’s commercial portfolio by identifying, securing, and developing new corporate partnerships. Working closely with prospective partners, you will create tailored sponsorship solutions that align with business objectives while delivering long-term value for both our partners and the Club. You will be responsible for building a strong sales pipeline, leading negotiations, and contributing to the continued commercial success of one of the NRL’s most iconic clubs.

Come Back the Badge and be part of the next chapter of the Parramatta Eels.

Are you ready to take your career to the next level and work for one of the biggest clubs in the NRL?

If you’re passionate about building strategic partnerships, driving commercial growth, and creating meaningful brand experiences, then this role with the Parramatta Eels could be the perfect fit for you. At the Parramatta Eels,



we’re all about uplifting lives, delivering unforgettable moments, and bringing communities together. Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we’re looking for a driven, relationship-focused professional to join our Commercial team.

Our Club values of Accountable, All-In, United, and Respect guide everything we do, and we are committed to fostering a supportive, high-performing culture where every individual is empowered to grow and make a meaningful impact.

As the Business Development Manager, you will play a pivotal role in growing the Club’s commercial portfolio by identifying, securing, and developing new corporate partnerships. Working closely with prospective partners, you will create tailored sponsorship solutions that align with business objectives while delivering long‑term value for both our partners and the Club. You will be responsible for building a strong sales pipeline, leading negotiations, and contributing to the continued commercial success of one of the NRL’s most iconic clubs.

Come Back the Badge and be part of the next chapter of the Parramatta Eels.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of Partnerships & Sales, the Business Development Manager will be responsible for driving revenue for the Club through the development of new and creative commercial partnerships. This full‑time role demands a driven,



energetic and approachable individual who has a strong understanding of the role partnerships can play within a brand’s broader marketing strategy and a willingness to take the time to understand prospects business needs and objectives.

The successful candidate will be the key driver of new partnership revenue into the Club, responsible for ambitious year‑on‑year growth targets, working closely with the Head of Partnerships and broader internal teams to achieve them. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced, ambitious, team‑orientated rights sales manager during an exciting period of growth for the Club.

Functions, Duties & Responsibilities

- Strategic development of key category & asset‑led outreach plans each season
- Leveraging tools, systems and networks to build an engaged pipeline of sales prospects
- Utilise a consultative approach with prospective partners to understand objectives and demonstrate how the Parramatta Eels can contribute towards solving marketing and broader business challenges
- Drive partnerships sales across the Club’s suite of commercial assets. This approach includes, but is not limited to;
- Supporting Partnership Executive to execute effective, continuous outreach
- Generating & leading new business meetings with support from Head of Partnerships & Sales
- Discuss objectives with the aim of aligning assets of relevance to partner needs
- Develop targeted and objective led current business pitches and proposals
- Leverage data to articulate opportunities
- Closing opportunities through transparent, collaborative negotiation
- Building strong, collaborative relationships with all departments across the club, to ensure alignment of opportuni

📌 Business Development Manager (Sydney)
🏢 Parramatta Eels
📍 Sydney