Commercial Manager

Perth - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Introduction

Want to work in the sporting industry
Do you enjoy working collaboratively in an energetic environment
Want to make a difference in the football community

About us:

WA Football (WAF) is the peak Australian Rules Football body in Western Australia and plays a key leadership governance and funding role to football throughout the State whilst also driving the overall development and growth of the sport.

WAF is a not-for-profit organisation that plays an important role in the on-going development of football across all communities.

We are passionate about what we do and the people we work with. Our environment is welcoming diverse collaborative and team driven.

Our values:

Our organisational values are front and centre of everything we do. Every service we provide every interaction we have and every employee behaviour provides evidence and validates these values:

Our People
Being our very best
Our relationships
Leading our industry

Working at WAF is more than just a job you will be joining our WAF family you will love what you do and the people you work with.

Description

About the role:

This is a permanent full-time position based in Tuart Hill Perth. Reporting to the Head of Business Development this role is primarily responsible for commercial management and relationship management. Some key responsibilities are:

Developing and maintaining excellent relationships with current and potential commercial partners of WAF
Drive innovation to ensure retention and growth of key strategic partnerships
Ensuring compliance with financial and other reporting requirements across Commercial portfolio and compliance of affiliates and WAFL Clubs to relevant partnershipagreements
Identifying opportunities to further leverage sponsorships additional to contractual obligations
Ensure that the WAFs Marquee Events (including Sandover Medal/ Hall of fame & WAFL Grand Final) are run professionally to ensure all commercial partner obligations and acknowledgements are fulfilled
Ensure procurement of supply items is carried out centrally and as efficiently as possible.
Own administration relating to relevant partnership and partnership deliverables
Support renegotiations strategy for incumbent WAF commercial partners

Skills And Experiences

To be considered for this position you will need to demonstrate the following criteria:

Essential:

Demonstrated experience in account management business development or commercial operations within sports or a related industry
Event experience with a demonstrated ability to coordinate large-scale event
Strong negotiation skills and experience in securing new partnerships and sponsorships
Strong communication skills (both written and verbal) with the ability to engage and influence internal and external stakeholders at all levels
Proven ability to manage budgets and financial forecasts with a focus on achieving commercial goals
Exceptional attention to detail and a proven aptitude for process improvement and operational efficiency
Ability to thrive under pressure managing multiple priorities while meeting deadlines & performance targets
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and CRM software
Ability to work outside of standard working hours to fulfill commercial requirements
Valid Drivers License

Desirable:

Tertiary qualifications in Business Commerce or Sports Management
Experience in customer retention strategies with a focus on long-term relationships and service excellence
Experience in the sports industry or with sporting organisations
Demonstrated understanding of the history structure and operations of Football in WA
Events experience

All applications will berequiredto present a current Working with Children Card and a National Police Clearance (no older than six months).

Applications close 5pmFriday the 31st October 2025. A full Position Description for the role is available upon request by Applicantsare required tosubmita Cover Letter and Resume online via SEEK to be considered for shortlisting.

We reserve the right to close applications prior to the closing date.

Required Experience:

Manager

IntroductionWant to work in the sporting industryDo you enjoy working collaboratively in an energetic environmentWant to make a difference in the football communityAbout us:WA Football (WAF) is the peak Australian Rules Football body in Western Australia and plays a key leadership governance and fun...