Lead GYG's partnerships and sponsorships lifecycle: develop strategy, identify and negotiate deals across sport, entertainment and culture, execute activations with Creative/Digital/PR, manage budgets and pipelines, and measure commercial and brand outcomes.
Company Description
At Guzman y Gomez Mexican Kitchen, our mission has always been to reinvent fast-food. We’re Australia’s only fast-food restaurant to be 100% clean, meaning there are no added preservatives, artificial flavours, added colours or unacceptable additives in our food. We’re incredibly proud of our amazing people, and the unique way we celebrate Mexican culture in everything we do.
Job DescriptionBuild the partnerships that put GYG at the heart of Australian sport, music, and culture.
GYG is a brand that belongs in the biggest moments in Australian culture and this role is how we get there. The Senior Partnerships & Sponsorships Manager leads the full partnership lifecycle, from identifying the right opportunities in sport, entertainment, brand collabs and community through to negotiating the deal, executing the activation, and measuring the commercial return.
What You'll Do
- Develop and own GYG's annual partnerships and sponsorships strategy, aligned to brand objectives and the growth agenda
- Identify, evaluate, and recommend new partnership and sponsorship opportunities across sport, entertainment, culture, music, and community events
- Lead commercial negotiations with partners, securing favourable terms, clear deliverables, and defined rights
- Develop and execute activation strategies for each partnership, maximising GYG's brand visibility and guest engagement
- Work with Creative, Digital, and PR teams to produce activation assets, content, and communications
- Manage the partnerships and sponsorships budget, tracking spend and ensuring cost-effective execution
- Maintain a pipeline of partnership including brand co-lab opportunities and provide regular updates to the Head of Growth & Partnerships
What You'll Bring
- 8-10 years' min marketing experience, with a strong focus on partnerships, sponsorships, or brand collaborations
- Demonstrated experience negotiating and managing commercial partnership agreements
- Proven track record in developing and activating brand partnerships that deliver measurable commercial and brand outcomes
- Strong understanding of the Australian media, sports, entertainment, and events landscape
- Experience managing budgets and delivering projects within agreed financial parameters
- Ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships and work cross-functionally in a fast-paced environment
- Experience in QSR, FMCG, or retail brand environment preferred
What You'll Love
- Join one of Australia's fastest-growing restaurant companies
- Real career growth in a marketing function that's investing heavily in its capability
- Annual short-term incentive scheme
- GYG restricted shares, earned each year through our long-term incentive scheme
- Up to 5 weeks of annual leave each year (ask us how)
- Paid parental leave
- The chance to one day become a franchisee and own your own GYG restaurant
- A vibrant Surry Hills office, a short walk from Central Station
Interested? Apply now to start the conversation.
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