Partnerships Executive

**A**bout Us**

The nib Newcastle Knights are an Australian professional Rugby League Football Club based in Newcastle, New South Wales. The Knights compete in the National Rugby League (NRL) premiership. We are owned by The Wests Group Australia, Newcastle's owned and operated (not-for-profit) membership-based organisation.

**The Knights Way**: Our Values
- **Tradition**: _We are humble and proud of our blue-collar origins. We respect our past, which shapes our future._
- **Grit**: _In times of adversity we find a way, through hard-work, toughness and tenacity._
- **Inspire**: _We inspire our members, supporters and community through all our actions, achievements and effort._

**About the Position**

We are excited to announce an opportunity for a Partnerships Executive to join our Sales and Client Services team on a full-time basis. The primary focus of this team is to ensure that all Newcastle Knights partners receive exceptional service in the delivery of Corporate Hospitality packages and everything sponsorship related. Reporting to our General Manager, Sales and Client Services, the daily activities will include managing client relationships, driving growth opportunities, and overseeing the successful delivery of corporate hospitality and contracted partner deliverables.

**About You**

**Qualifications and Skills**:

- Proven partnerships account coordination
- Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, sports management, or equivalent experience highly desirable.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Proficiency in CRM software (Salesforce) and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to analyse data and develop actionable insights.
- Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality and accuracy.
- Proactive problem solver with a positive attitude.
- Team player who fosters collaboration and builds strong relationships.
- Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering exceptional service.

**What we Offer**

In return the nib Newcastle Knights can offer you dynamic work environment and excellent terms and conditions of employment.

We value our staff, which is why we recognise and reward your hard work with our AMAZING staff benefits.
- Paid Parental Leave (including 12 months of maintained superannuation)
- Wellbeing Leave - proactively manage your wellbeing
- First Nations Cultural Leave
- Flexible work option
- Paid traineeships and leadership development courses
- 40% discount off meals for club employees
- $25 per month for an all-access B.CO+ membership to Balance Collective. This will provide access to all three clubs and unlimited group classes (with Pilates, Yoga and Creche included). As an added bonus this offer extends out to your partner as well
- Discount accommodation rates at The Executive, The Gateway and The Anchorage Hotel & Spa
- Discounted nib Health Insurance
- 15% Discount at Reflections Holiday Parks
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programs
- Free annual flu vaccinations