About us:

The IRONMAN Group develop, own and manage mass participation sporting events and are the world’s largest running, triathlon and mountain biking events company. The IRONMAN Group in Oceania has a diverse portfolio of events across a range of endurance categories, targeting over 180,000 athletes annually across 27 events.

Our purpose is clear: to inspire people to unlock their greatest potential through sport, pushing beyond limits to become the fullest expression of human achievement. Through our BE ICONIC vision, we are building the most loved brands, producing the world’s most inspiring events, and fostering deeply engaged communities that change lives. By 2028, we aim to empower over a million athletes to cross a finish line each year and inspire a billion people worldwide through the power of the human spirit.

The Opportunity:

Based in our Noosa or Melbourne office, you’ll manage a premium portfolio of events including IRONMAN®, Triathlon and the iconic UTMB® Trail series.

You’ll be the trusted partner to our corporate sponsors and government stakeholders, ensuring every partnership delivers value, impact and unforgettable experiences for our athletes and communities.

This is a hands-on role where relationships, creativity and execution matter.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage and service corporate and government partnership agreements from start to finish
• Lead partner renewals, including proposal development and contract negotiations
• Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver partnership activations and event experiences
• Identify and maximise partnership opportunities across events
• Support funding submissions for government and tourism bodies
• Manage government agreements, reporting and milestone deliverables
• Build strong, long-term client relationships through regular engagement
• Develop partner activation and leveraging plans
• Coordinate branding, approvals and partner assets with Marketing & Operations teams
• Prepare partner content for websites, e-newsletters and athlete communications
• Coordinate partner and government VIP activity at events
• Ensure VIP and exhibition requirements are delivered seamlessly
• Produce post-event reports and conduct partner debriefs
• Pass new business leads to the Sales team

What You Bring to the Team:

We’re looking for someone who doesn’t just tick boxes, but thrives in our fast-paced, global environment. Ideally, you have

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in account management, sponsorship or a related role
• Exceptional relationship-building and client management skills
• Proven ability to juggle multiple priorities and stay calm under pressure
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Professional, energetic, personable and a strong team player
• Valid Working With Children Check
• Willingness to travel within Australia and work weekends during event delivery

Why You’ll Love Working with Us:

At The IRONMAN Group, we’re not just building careers, we’re building lifestyles driven by passion, performance, and purpose.

• A culture you can feel - Step into an open, modern, and friendly environment where teamwork crosses borders and cultures and ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE.
• A proactive work environment - Opportunity to be creative in you work and the possibility to develop your own ideas and concepts.
• Live the race - Free entries to our legendary endurance events, so you can experience the event spirit first-hand.
• Grow without limits - Access to our online learning platform and other trainings to keep your skills sharp and your curiosity alive.
• We’ve got your back - Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is here to support you with both personal and professional challenges.
• Family comes first - An attractive parental leave policy that goes beyond statutory requirements.
• Work on your terms - Flexible hours and Hybrid options let you balance your career with the things that matter most.
• The world is your office - Domestic and International travel, while contributing to world-class events and thrilling projects.
• Perks that keep you in the race - Access a wide range of corporate discount programs, including ASICS, Garmin, SIXT and ROKA

IRONMAN's mission is to celebrate the power of the human spirit, fulfil dreams and uplift communities by organizing world-class events and extraordinary athletic experiences, globally.

You will be expected to live our values of Heart, Excellence, Ambition, Respect and Teamwork, to achieve our vision of ‘Inspiring and supporting people across the world to live an active lifestyle, foster a sense of belonging through sports, and strive towards their own finish line'.

By submitting your application, you acknowledge your personal information will be collected and used for recruitment and selection purposes, and will be shared with individuals involved in the recruitment process. If successful, we will retain your information on file in a secure location. If unsuccessful, your details may be securely retained for a limited period for future opportunities, unless you request otherwise.