Description:
Executive General Manager, Commercial & PartnershipsTRANSEARCH International is proud to be working with the Richmond Football Club on this exciting and critical role.
Richmond Football Club is more than a football team – it is a symbol of connection, belonging, and purpose. With a proud history of on-field success, a deeply loyal supporter base, and a bold community vision, Richmond continues to lead the way in engagement of sponsors, partners, members, supporters and other key stakeholders.
The Club is now seeking an experienced commercial leader to drive its next phase of growth.
The Executive General Manager – Commercial & Partnerships is a critical member of Richmond’s Executive Team, responsible for delivering sustainable revenue growth and strengthening engagement across a diverse network of stakeholders. The role leads the commercial and fundraising strategies and is responsible for identifying revenue opportunities across the entire Richmond Football Club group.
Key areas of responsibility include:
- Developing and executing commercial and fundraising strategies, including sponsorships, partnerships, coteries, events, and business development.
- Leading all stages of commercial partnerships – acquisition, activation, and renewal – ensuring alignment with Richmond’s purpose and values.
- Building and nurturing relationships with stakeholders such as the AFL, government, corporate partners, and community groups.
- Enhancing match-day operations and corporate hospitality experiences to maximise impact and return.
The successful candidate will bring:
- Proven experience leading commercial operations at executive level ideally in a sports or corporate environment that encompasses the complexity of sponsorship, corporate events, coteries and fundraising.
- Strong business development capability, financial acumen, and strategic insight.
- A demonstrated ability to engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders.
- Confidence in presenting to Boards and executive leadership, with a collaborative and values-aligned leadership style.
This is a rare opportunity to contribute to the continued success of one of Australia’s most iconic sporting organisations.
For more information or to apply please email Bill Sakellaris, Managing Director, TRANSEARCH at bill.sakellaris@transearch.com.au or call Samantha Cross on 0431 368 691.
Seniority level- Executive
- Full-time
- Sales, Marketing, and Management
- Sports Teams and Clubs, Broadcast Media Production and Distribution, and Consumer Services