Partnerships Manager

Partnerships Manager

At Grill’d, we’re not just flipping burgers - we’re flipping the script.

Our mission? To liberate burgers by giving people permission to enjoy them in a way that’s healthy, guilt-free, and seriously delicious and we do it whilst creating meaningful connections with our communities.

We’re on the hunt for a Partnerships Manager to help us bring bold, creative collaborations to life - spanning sport, entertainment, and culture.

Why this role matters

This is a high-impact role sitting at the heart of our marketing team. You’ll drive partnerships that build our brand, grow our customer base, and create unforgettable experiences.

From working with elite athletes and major sporting organisations to entertainment giants and emerging cultural platforms, this is your chance to shape how Grill’d shows up in the world.

What you'll be doing

1. Building powerful partnerships - own & grow a diverse portfolio of partnerships across sport, entertainment, fitness, gaming, and events whilst identifying and securing new opportunities that align with our brand and growth ambitions
2. Bring ideas to life - turn strategy into standout campaigns driving awareness, engagement & revenue. You will lead end-to-end execution from concept through to delivery.
3. Drive strategy & performance - shape and refine our partnerships strategy with a clear focus on target audiences and business outcomes, optimising for impact and ROI
4. Collaborate across the business - partnering internally with our Digital, Social, PR, Menu, Operations, Legal team and more keeping everyone aligned, informed and inspired
5. Lead communication & engagement - bring the wider business along the journey through clear & engaging updates including presentations, plans and internal comms.
6. Own your budget - manage partnership spend with precision including forecasting, tracking and reporting on budgets

What we're looking for

• 5+ years in marketing or partnerships (FMCG or QSR a bonus)
• Proven experience managing sponsorships and negotiating contracts
• Strong commercial and financial acumen
• Comfortable managing budgets and multiple projects at once
• Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and calm under pressure
• Sport and entertainment (NRL/AFL knowledge a big plus)
• Enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Why Grill'd?

• Work on exciting, high-profile partnerships within sports, entertainment and music
• Be part of a purpose-driven, people-first culture
• Make a real impact on an iconic, aspirational and growing Australian brand
• Collaborate with a passionate, energetic team 

At Grill’d, how we work matters just as much as what we do. We live and breathe:

Passion. Leadership. Ownership. Trust. Sustainability.

From delivering “wow moments” for our customers to making a positive impact on our planet, we’re here to do good, and do it well.