Sponsorships & Partnerships Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Australia.

📋 Description

• Cultivate relationships that enhance the brand, deliver value to members, and create commercial opportunities.

• Establish the sponsorship framework for events.

• Identify prospective sponsors and develop attractive sponsorship packages.

• Present sponsorship opportunities and negotiate contracts.

• Oversee sponsor relationships from the initial engagement to contract renewal.

• Foster long-term partnerships that benefit both sponsors and members.

• Develop the Profitable Tradie Partner Network across finance, insurance, HR, recruitment, software, marketing, and related sectors.

• Negotiate member benefits and establish referral or revenue-sharing agreements as suitable.

• Broaden outreach through podcasts, webinars, content collaborations, industry events, and strategic alliances.

• Secure podcast guests and public speaking opportunities.

• Organize webinars featuring industry experts and collaborate with organizations that engage trade business owners.

• Generate revenue from sponsorships, partnerships, and referrals, while enhancing audience reach and industry influence.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proven experience in sponsorships, partnerships, business development, B2B sales, events, or strategic account management.

• Ability to establish relationships from a cold start and confidently engage decision-makers.

• Strong skills in sales and negotiation.

• Clear communication skills with the ability to present a compelling value proposition.

• Organized and adept at managing a substantial pipeline.

• Persistent and comfortable navigating longer sales cycles.

• Creative in identifying mutual business value.

• Confidently represent the Profitable Tradie brand in external settings.

• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and create opportunities independently.

• Submit a CV along with a cover letter.

🏝️ Benefits

• Direct impact on revenue, profitability, brand visibility, and member value.

• Autonomy to identify opportunities, negotiate deals, and develop scalable systems.

• Close cooperation with Events, Marketing, Leadership, and Coaching teams.

• Chance to establish relationships with key organizations within the trades ecosystem.

• Opportunity to build the partnerships engine and transform the audience, events, and brand into a substantial commercial asset.