ACYA - Partnerships Officer
About ACYA
The Australia-China Youth Association (ACYA) is a leading organisation dedicated to promoting cultural, academic, and professional exchanges between young Australians and Chinese. Through various events and initiatives, ACYA fosters a deeper understanding and collaboration between the two countries.
Position Overview
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Partnership Officer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying potential corporate sponsors, conducting thorough research on prospective partners, managing sponsorship proposals, and maintaining strong relationships with our sponsors. This role is essential in supporting our events and initiatives through strategic partnerships and sponsorships.
Key Responsibilities
- Corporate Research: Conduct in-depth research to identify potential corporate sponsors that align with ACYA's mission and goals.
- Prospecting: Identify and evaluate potential corporate partners and sponsors to support ACYA's events and initiatives.
- Proposal Development: Prepare and send compelling sponsorship proposals and presentations to potential partners.
- Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate sponsors, ensuring their needs and expectations are met.
- Follow-Up: Regularly follow up with sponsors to provide updates, secure commitments, and ensure the timely execution of sponsorship agreements.
- Negotiations: Lead negotiations with potential sponsors to secure favorable terms and maximise benefits for ACYA.
- Event Support: Collaborate with the events team to ensure sponsors are effectively integrated into events and receive the agreed-upon benefits.
- Reporting: Track and report on sponsorship activities, including sponsor engagement, contract fulfilment, and performance metrics.