Are you an expert at managing relationships?

Do you have experience leading high-profile partnerships?

If so, you could be the new: NATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS MANAGER for NZ Super Rugby

About us
New Zealand Super Rugby Clubs Limited is a collaboration between the 5 original NZ super rugby clubs, established to implement and manage any 5 club agreements.

The Opportunity

The National Partnerships Manager is responsible for managing relationships between the five New Zealand Super Rugby Clubs and their national partners and suppliers.
With flexible work conditions and the ability to be based in any of New Zealand's metro cities, role requires strong project and time management.
The National Super Rugby Partnerships Manager will work with National Partners and their agencies around delivery of all commercial benefits, work with partners on developing annual leverage plans, accessing players for an annual commercial window and collating both campaign feedback and extensive annual reviews.
The National Super Rugby Partnerships Manager will also work closely and collaboratively with the Commercial Teams within each of the five Super Rugby clubs, ensuring each team delivers the commercial contracted partner benefits. Outstanding communication skills are a vital aspect of this role, keeping all parties informed of partner campaigns, plans and activations in order to manage priorities, team and channel access as well as budget expectations.

Required Skills and Experience

• Relevant background with at least 5+ years of related experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current and upcoming trends in partnerships and sound understanding of how they apply to the Super Rugby landscape.
• History of building trusted relationships with clients through transparent conversations, regular communication and managing expectations.
• Experience in developing leading strategies and campaigns which return exceptional results for clients.
• Be able to understand a client’s desired outcomes and suggest solutions that will help the clients marketing goals.
• Sound project management skills which entail management of projects, client WIP meetings and progress updates. • Proven track record of collaborative work with internal teams to deliver the best solution.
• Desire to help solve complex client management issues.
• Confident financial acumen to ensure budgets are tightly controlled and achieved.
• Ability to identify gaps in account performance and relay recommendations for improvement.

Job Description available on request via: recruitment@highlanders.net.nz

Apply now, applications close Friday 3rd May 2024. Submit your application to: recruitment@highlanders.net.nz