Partnerships Manager

THE STORY: Life with BFT will see you join a fast‑paced global team who pride themselves on delivering an industry leading group training product. Our purpose is to create a values driven global fitness franchise and community with the best people, programs, technology and results. THE ROLE: We are seeking our next Partnerships Manager based in Melbourne to join our Marketing team. Reporting to the Head of Brand and Marketing, this role is responsible for managing and executing partnership deliverables across multiple areas of the business. This role is a fantastic opportunity to understand further the delivery of commercial partnerships across a global franchise brand. As a Partnerships Manager, you will be responsible for executing, and managing a range of partnerships that help us and our partners drive commercial revenue, lead generation, member retention, retail sales, and strengthen BFT’s overall value proposition. This will be supported by cross‑functional collaboration with partners and your internal colleagues working across Marketing, Sales, and Operations, to ensure your partner launch strategy is effective and impactful. THIS ROLE TO YOU WILL BE: This is an exciting opportunity for a hard‑working, dedicated, and up‑and‑coming Partnerships Manager to take on a new role to grow BFT's partner ecosystem. You’ll require a high level of attention to detail, be incredibly organised and effective in managing a wide range of programs from start to finish, have strong communication and interpersonal skills, and a passion for driving commercial growth. WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING: Partner Management: Coordinate and manage partnership from initiation to execution, ensuring deadlines are met and deliverables are achieved Monitor project progress and performance, providing regular updates to stakeholders and partners through regular communication and meetings Resolve any issues or conflicts that may arise during project implementation Communication and Collaboration: Serve as a point of contact for partners, addressing inquiries and fostering positive relationships Facilitate communication between internal teams and partners to ensure alignment and coordination on shared initiatives. Organise and participate in meetings, workshops, or events with partners to promote collaboration and exchange of ideas Content Creation & Activation: Deliver engaging content and campaigns that drives commercial outcomes for both brands Create and execute aligned campaign briefs for clients Evaluation and Reporting: Evaluate the effectiveness and impact of partnerships against predefined goals and metrics Prepare reports and presentations summarising partnership activities, achievements, and challenges Use evaluation findings to recommend improvements or adjustments to partnership strategies and activities Partnership Development: Identify and establish partnerships with relevant organisations, businesses, or individuals aligned with the organization’s goals Conduct research to identify potential partners and assess their suitability and alignment with organizational objectives ABOUT YOU: Minimum of 3+ years’ experience in partnerships/account management. Previous experience in event management, partner activations and delivery is a bonus. You’re an exceptional communicator, comfortable presenting at client WIPs and confidently speaking with internal and external stakeholders of varying seniority. Proven track record of working cross‑functionally with internal and external stakeholders, and the ability to keep senior stakeholders involved Experience in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment with the ability to thrive independently Exceptional Time management and organization skills, with the ability to successfully manage multiple projects at once A commercial mindset with experience bring on new partners from pitch, through contract negotiation, and managing partnership delivery A creative mindset with the ability to think outside the box to deliver engaging content If you think this sounds like you, apply with your CV & cover letter by Friday 5th December. #J-18808-Ljbffr