About Us:

A-Leagues is a team of people who are passionate about our vision to be the league of choice for modern Australians & New Zealanders, uniting communities through a shared love of football. 

Our team champions our leagues by empowering clubs to deliver football excellence and build lifelong connections with fans, to unlock our potential for growth within the global game.

The Opportunity:

The role of the Commercial Operations Executive is pivotal in helping us achieve that mission and deliver on the significant growth potential within the leagues. With a more youthful supporter base than other Australian sporting codes, this role is critical in unlocking Partner value through presence in-stadia and on broadcasts, amplifying our commercial partnerships while delivering value back to our fans.

Reporting to the Senior Commercial Operations Manager, the Commercial Operations Executive will work within a fast paced, partner servicing role within the wider Commercial and Partnership Management team. The Commercial Operations Executive will be essential in supporting the Commercial team in the delivery of A-League partners contractual rights to the highest standard. To be successful, this role will require skilled organisation, prioritisation, collaboration and communication to ensure seamless delivery of partner assets within a multi-stakeholder environment.

The Responsibilities:

•  Support the accurate delivery of all central assets required for match day sports presentation at Clubs, including signage grids, LED files and playlists, static signage, bolsters, big screen advertisements, PA reads, activations and any other required brand placements.
• Support the correct delivery of central partner and Club partner virtual signage requirements, liaising with the A-Leagues appointed supplier, Partner Managers and Clubs to facilitate supply of correct artworks and any sign-off for required approvals.
• Facilitate the delivery of ticket and hospitality requests for central partners, working with Partner Managers and Clubs to ensure requests are received and delivered on time.
• Support the coordination, and at times delivery, of central partner brand activations and ‘money can’t buy experiences’, working with Partner Managers, central partners and their agencies, and Clubs, to ensure a high quality and safe delivery of experiential contractual rights.
• Collaborate with the Marketing team and A-Leagues appointed supplier to create templates, and where applicable place orders for on-time delivery of centralised physical assets including Club and A-Leagues media backdrops, ball plinths, trophy plinths, tunnel branding, player archways, banners and other signage as required for the regular seasons, the Finals Series, Unite Round and other centralised events that may arise.
• Support the Commercial and Events teams to deliver partners contractual rights at all centralised events, including the Finals Series, Unite Round, Content Day and any other centralised events that may arise.
• Support the Licensing and Merchandise team to ensure the correct size, placement and use of partner logos on Club playing kit, including working with the A-Leagues appointed supplier, Partner Managers and Clubs for approvals and on-time and accurate supply of any required heat press logos.
• Establish strong and productive relationships with Club representatives in key departments (including Commercial, Events and Ticketing and Hospitality), through fostering open and consistent communication, collaboration and proactive engagement.
• Provide assistance to the wider A-Leagues Commercial team when required, as instructed by the Senior Commercial Operations Manager.

Our Values:

EVERY FAN IN MIND - We respect the privilege and responsibility that comes with our mission to unite, entertain and grow our game.

PLAY OUR OWN WAY - In order to get and stay ahead of the game, we create and innovate.

WIN TOGETHER - The only way to win is to win together; who makes the assist is as important as who scores the goal.

GET OFF THE BENCH - We don’t sit on the bench - we expect everybody to get up and involved.

PLAY FAIR - Sport is all about competitiveness and fierce rivalry, but we always play fair!

We believe in creating an inclusive environment, and we encourage anyone interested in this role to reach out and start a conversation, regardless of gender or the number of skills that match your profile. Join us on our journey to revolutionise the digital sports experience and let's make a difference together!

About You:

• Minimum 3 years of experience working in sports event management, ideally with experience in stadium operations, sponsorship, marketing and/or brand activations.
• Exceptional attention to detail with an inherent ability to juggle multiple tasks and prioritise execution.
• Organised with proven experience undertaking administrative responsibilities.
• Excellent communication, relationship and stakeholder management skills that can be applied at all levels of an organisation.
• Ability to rapidly gain and build trust and confidence with internal and external stakeholders.
• Self-reliant, proactive, flexible and results oriented
• Relevant tertiary qualification in sport/business management or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 suite or Google equivalents.
• Passion for football.

Why work for us?

You’ll get to work as part of an elite team of passionate and like-minded individuals. On top of that, there’s:

• Hybrid working arrangements.
• Generous leave entitlements including company paid parental leave.
• Monthly mobile phone allowance.
• Employee Recognition Program.
• Plus benefits, discounts and tickets.

Above all, we love football and, if you do too, you’ll love working with us. So if you’re excited about this opportunity, please ‘Apply now’.

APL does not accept unsolicited CVs from recruiters or employment agencies. Please note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Thanks for your understanding.