The AFL is Australia’s premier sporting organisation supporting two constantly evolving national competitions, AFL and AFLW. Our purpose is to progress the game, so everyone can share in its heritage and possibilities.
We have a strong workforce presence in most States and Territories of Australia including Northern Territory, QLD, NSW / ACT, Victoria and Tasmania.
As the AFL/ AFLW competitions continue to grow and evolve at both the elite and community levels, we are focused on ensuring we attract and retain great people in both permanent and casual roles at all levels and within all areas of our industry.
Importantly, we aim to reflect the communities where our game is played by recruiting locally where possible to strengthen our connection to the ‘grassroots’ of our game. We are also fortunate to have hundreds of passionate volunteers within our industry, offering their time and expertise to help grow our game.
The AFL's purchase of Marvel Stadium in Docklands, Melbourne, further diversifies our workforce with more than 1000 casual employees to make every moment matter for our fans and customers.
ABOUT US
As an organisation, the AFL works tirelessly in all states and at all levels to enhance and grow the game – from grassroots to elite. Together, we put on the game, deliver important events, communicate with our fans, run community programs, develop coaches and umpires, collaborate with partners, delight members, support clubs and so much more. While our roles may vary, we are all united by a common goal, to progress the game so that everyone can share in its heritage and possibilities.
The AFL is committed to promoting and protecting the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in our care. Please note, we undertake several screening processes to ensure this commitment is upheld, this includes ensuring the successful candidate to this position holds a valid employee Working with Children/ Vulnerable People check and a satisfactory criminal history record check.
We are an Equal Opportunity employer and firmly believe that diversity and inclusion is an important part of both the AFL and the communities in which we operate. Our game is for everyone, and we strive to be a workplace for everyone.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The AFL Solutions Manager is responsible for utilising the AFL Digital Network to drive financial outcomes, whilst also delivering ROI objectives of AFL Official Partners and direct advertisers.
The AFL Solutions Manager will be responsible for a designated group of AFL official partners, whilst also developing new business across designated media agencies and direct advertisers to ensure financial targets are delivered.
The ideal candidate is someone with a strong digital media sales background, and proven ability of developing and nurturing relevant client relationships through partnerships and/or media sales.
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF
Key Accountabilities:
- Drive positive ROI solutions for AFL Corporate partners whilst also unlocking revenue growth for the AFL Commercial team across the AFL digital channels.
- Develop customer focused, strategic solutions across the AFL Digital Network utilising content creation, advertising, and product sponsorships.
- Deliver weekly and monthly reporting on commercial pipeline and approved campaigns and revenue deliveries.
- Be accountable to a high level of detail across revenue forecasting, schedule building and campaign implementation.
- Establish and maintain media agency and direct client relationships.
- Manage a team of sales coordinators to ensure campaigns are implemented correctly.
- Delivery of digital campaigns in full, with avoidance of shortfalls.
- Positive stakeholder management with external clients and internal teams
- Post Campaign summaries and presentations with AFL partners
- Mid-season campaign updates and presentations with AFL partners
OUR IDEAL TEAM MEMBER
Core Competencies:
- Ability to lead on behalf of commercial priorities needed from other AFL departments.
- Collaboration and stakeholder management.
- Outstanding customer service and relationship management skills
- 3-5 years’ experience in digital media sales
- Tertiary qualifications in Business, Marketing, Media or Public Relations (desirable).
- Understanding of commercial media and previous history executing media plans
- Understanding of strategic solution processes
- Experience in analysing market information and developing reports.
- Demonstrated leadership qualities and a team-focused approach.
- Results and performance driven.
OUR CULTURE
Please visit www.afl.com.au/careers/our-organisation
We are proudly a WORK180 endorsed employer for women, to see the great benefits that the AFL offers, please visit https://work180.com/en-au/for-women/employer/afl
THE PERKS
- Play The Day Your Way – a flexible approach to your working life
- My Development – lean into the AFL’s My Development program consisting of on-the-job training, coaching and mentoring, and formal learning
- Play Well – access to our extensive Health and Wellbeing program centered around our belief in a healthy body, healthy mind, and healthy workplace
- My Benefits – with thanks to our AFL Corporate Partners, access great benefits and discounts
- AFL Silver Memberships – permanent team members can access AFL matches at Marvel Stadium and the MCG, enjoy and share the experience of our game with your family and friends!
Applications Close: Monday 6 November 2023
