Head of National Sponsorships

Dynamic Aeromedical Aviation Organisation
- Enjoy Generous Not-For-Profit Salary Packaging
- Competitive remuneration
- Hybrid or WFH Permanent full-time position based in Sydney

CareFlight is an Australian “for purpose” aeromedical organisation voted consistently as one of Australia’s most trusted Brands. Our mission is to save lives, speed recovery and serve the community through delivering our charitable social purpose.

Proudly a 2023 HRD 5 Star Employer of Choice, we operate across Australia, with major base locations in NSW, and the NT. Our specially trained doctors, nurses and aircrew use helicopters, turbo prop aircraft, aeromedical jets and patient transport vehicles to provide critical support to over 8,500 patients each year.

**The role**:
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a strategic and commercial partnership specialist for the role of Head of National Sponsorships. The role manages an impressive suite of existing partnerships and has access to a portfolio of assets to assist in securing new corporate sponsorships and donations.

Reporting to the new General Manager of Fundraising and Community Engagement who has been tasked with creating a new strategy, your responsibilities will include:

- Development and execution of a corporate acquisition program achieving agreed financial targets.
- Working with a wide cross section of internal stakeholders including doctors, pilots, engineers, and nurses to prepare and deliver opportunities for sponsors.
- Growing and managing existing corporate relationships generating increased income.
- Delivering against sponsors contracted inclusions.
- Monthly reporting of outcomes for corporate sponsorship and donations.
- Working closely with the GM Fundraising to set the corporate sponsorship strategy.
- Developing reports and contributing to fortnightly fundraising leadership meetings
- Attending networking events and assisting in CareFlight’s events (as required).

**To be successful in this role you will have the following**:

- Ability to identify and understand the operations of CareFlight to effectively align sponsors to our work.
- Demonstrated track record in identifying a list of top prospects based on synergies and develop / execute a structured sales acquisition strategy.
- Demonstrated track record in acquiring and developing new business.
- Demonstrated track record in growing existing business relationships.
- Proven ability to develop and present a successful business proposal.
- Proven negotiation skills.
- Effective and efficient time management with a focus on ROI as well as the ability to work independently.
- Ability and motivation to network with corporate and business partners to achieve sales objectives.
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills (both verbal and written).
- The willingness and ability to make cold calls, overcome objections and close a business deal.
- Competence in public speaking.
- Competence in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
- Current driver’s license.

The following will be highly regarded:

- Degree qualifications in business, marketing or related area.
- Existing corporate and business contacts who can be approached for sponsorship.

**How to apply**

If you would like to be part of our team, you can apply. Please ensure you attach a **current resume and covering letter that addresses the role’s essential criteria**.

**_CareFlight values diversity in the workplace._**

**_Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply._**
- Criminal Record and Working with Children Checks also apply._

**CareFlight: 'The next life we save could** **be yours'