About Us

The Port Adelaide Football Club.

Formed as a sporting social club for the young men and women of the district in 1870, Port Adelaide has grown to be one of the nation’s most successful professional sporting organisations. Its connection to ‘the Port’ and the people it represents for more than 150 years remains true to its purpose and identity.

Our record of success is unparalleled – 4 Champions of Australia titles, 36 SANFL Premierships, 1 AFL Premiership. Today we compete in three elite competitions, the Australian Football League (AFL), the Australian Football League Women’s (AFLW) the local South Australian National Football League (SANFL) as a foundation club of the local league.

Port Adelaide is the only genuine community football club from outside of Victoria to earn entry to the national competition, in its own right.

Port Adelaide lives to the charter to compete and win in the biggest competition in the land, representing its community with pride and passion. We are proud of all that has been achieved since 1870, and as always, bold in our ambition for the future as the Port Adelaide Football Club continues to evolve and thrive.

The Role

Contract Type: Fixed-term contract of up to 2 years

Salary: $65-70K + company car

As our Business Development Manager - MG Motor, you'll serve as the vital link between Port Adelaide Football Club and our Major Partner, MG Motor. Working directly with our Head of Partnerships, you'll strategically leverage the club's marketing assets, fan database, and corporate network to drive positive commercial outcomes across both consumer and fleet channels while building strong relationships with MG and local dealerships.

Key Responsibilities:

Proactively generate new business opportunities through targeted outbound marketing initiatives and innovative sales strategies for MG vehicle sales

Develop and implement data-driven segmentation strategies to tailor outreach and promotions to specific fan groups, improving relevance and conversion rates

Collaborate with internal teams as the conduit between Port Adelaide Football Club and MG Motor to showcase exclusive offers on Club platforms

Build and maintain strong relationships with Port Adelaide Football Club members, fans, corporate partners, and local MG dealerships through consistent, high-quality service

Maintain accurate records of all activities and leads in CRM systems, preparing detailed performance reports as required

What you will bring:

Minimum 3 years of demonstrated experience in business development with a proven track record of consistently meeting or exceeding performance targets

Exceptional selling and negotiation skills with proven ability to make business-to-business introductions

Experience designing and implementing meaningful communications plans that engage various stakeholder groups

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build and maintain strong internal and external relationships

Demonstrated ability to thrive in collaborative team environments while performing effectively both independently and as part of a team

Strong knowledge of CRM systems and lead generation tools to optimise sales efficiency

Excellent negotiation and problem-solving skills with ability to remain composed under pressure

High levels of professional integrity and enthusiasm for representing both Port Adelaide Football Club and MG Motor brands

Willingness to work flexible hours including weekends for gameday activations and club events

A Valid Working with Children Check or ability to obtain one and commitment to maintaining child safe environments

What we offer

Generous discounts to all of our partners

A strong and collaborative culture

2 complimentary tickets to all home games

A complimentary ticket to the Best and Fairest

Applications for this position will close on 3pm on Wednesday 18th June 2025.

To apply for this position, please submit an application addressing the above requirements a including a cover letter with a detailed curriculum vitae addressed to Adam Thomson.

The Port Adelaide Football Club recognises our roles in promoting inclusiveness and diversity, while positively affirming the value of all diversity groups throughout our community. We encourage applications from people with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander backgrounds, who have caring responsibilities, from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTQIA+ and people with a disability. If you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please reach out to our People Team at [email protected] .

We want to ensure our recruitment process is equitable for all. We’ll happily make any reasonable adjustments where required.