EFC Network Account Manager

• Grow and shape one of Australian sport’s most influential corporate networks.
• Build high‑value relationships and drive meaningful B2B connections for leading organisations.
• Experience professional growth and exclusive perks.

About us

The Essendon Football Club - “The Bombers” - are a professional sporting organisation in the Australian Football League, home to several teams, including AFL, AFLW, VFL, VFLW and Wheelchair Football programs. But we’re more than the game. At Essendon, unity binds us. We firmly believe that our strength comes from standing together as One Club, embracing our rich diversity, and uniting around a shared purpose. Our passion fuels every kick, every play, and every decision.

The essence of the Essendon legacy is deeply woven into the fabric of the Australian sporting calendar, through significant events such as the ANZAC Day and Dreamtime clashes, underscoring our commemoration and connection to national identity. Our heritage sets us apart, shaping our ethos and inspiring our journey. We strive to be better every day, pushing the boundaries and relentlessly pursuing excellence. But amidst the intensity of competition, respect remains paramount. We care about our impact on others, whether it's our teammates, opponents, or our community. When we ‘Don the Sash’, we do so with unity, passion, excellence, and respect guiding our every move, Always Striving toward our next triumph on the premiership stage.

About the role

The EFC Network is the Club’s corporate business network, designed to foster meaningful connections and commercial opportunities among its members. Its strategic objective is to build the largest corporate network in Australian sport while delivering tangible B2B outcomes for participating organisations.

The established EFC Network program offers extensive engagement opportunities through a dynamic calendar of events and a dedicated connection platform, enabling members to connect through curated introductions.

Reporting to the Head of Fundraising & EFC Network, the EFC Network Account Manager will play a key role in driving the growth and success of the EFC Network. You will be responsible for generating new business, strengthening relationships with existing members, and facilitating high-value B2B introductions across the network. 

This role will lead sales initiatives and grow the EFC Network pipeline through proactive networking, referrals and targeted research, while delivering initiatives and experiences that keep members engaged and connected to ensure long-term success of this important business network.

About you

You are a commercially astute and results-driven professional with a natural ability to connect people and create commercial opportunities. With proven experience in sales, partnerships, or account management, you have an incredible ability to identify and convert new opportunities while nurturing long-term relationships with existing stakeholders.

Comfortable operating in a fast-paced and highly relational environment, you bring a proactive approach to business development and take pride in identifying opportunities that deliver value and tangible outcomes for all parties.

As a natural connector, you understand the power of strategic introductions and thrive on building trusted relationships. You are energised by engaging with people, building sales pipelines and contributing to the continued growth of a high-performing business network.

With strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset, you are confident engaging with senior stakeholders and business leaders, and bring the credibility and professionalism required to represent the Club and the EFC Network. Organised, energetic and commercially minded, you enjoy working both strategically and hands-on to grow a thriving business community.

The Perks

Extra Time Off? Absolutely! On top of standard leave, EFC People get up to 10 additional leave days each year, aligning with Footy Department mini-breaks or at the discretion of our Executive Team.

Family Comes First.  We know family is your priority, and it’s ours too. That’s why we offer generous paid parental leave for both primary and non-primary carers.

Fitness & Wellbeing Perks. Take care of your mind and body with our Wellbeing program, run in partnership with Converge. Plus, enjoy access to our state-of-the-art elite fitness facilities and heavily discounted access