Premium Account Executive

Join the team shaping the future of Australia’s game

This is your chance to do work that has real impact, in an organisation that moves fast, aims high and plays a meaningful role in the lives of millions across the country through football. Every role at the AFL helps progress the game, so more people can love it, connect with it and see what is possible through it.

At Marvel Stadium, that impact extends to one of Australia’s leading sports and entertainment venues. From AFL match days to concerts, international sport, major events, functions and precinct experiences, your work helps bring millions of patrons together and deliver memorable moments in the heart of Melbourne.

The opportunity

As Premium Accounts Executive, you will play an important role in delivering exceptional experiences for AFL and Marvel Stadium premium members and hospitality clients while supporting the continued growth of our premium offerings. Your work will help strengthen client relationships, drive retention and create opportunities for long-term engagement across the AFL’s premium membership and corporate hospitality portfolio.

Working closely with the Premium Accounts Manager and broader team, you will manage a portfolio of premium clients, develop renewal strategies and contribute to new business growth. You will also collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver value for clients and support commercial outcomes across the portfolio.

This is a max-term opportunity until August 2027. 

What you’ll own

You will help build strong, lasting relationships that support client retention, growth and engagement across the AFL and Marvel Stadium premium portfolio.

You’ll add value through:

• Managing a portfolio of premium membership and corporate hospitality clients, delivering a high standard of service and engagement
• Developing and executing account management and renewal plans that support retention and long-term client value
• Identifying opportunities to grow existing client relationships and increase participation across premium products and experiences
• Supporting the delivery of new business initiatives across the premium membership and corporate hospitality portfolio
• Working with internal teams to create meaningful engagement opportunities that strengthen client connections and demonstrate value
• Building productive relationships with AFL Clubs, Marvel Stadium stakeholders, venue partners, ticketing providers and other key contacts
• Leveraging client advocacy, referrals and networks to generate new commercial opportunities
• Contributing to a positive, collaborative and high-performing team environment aligned with AFL values
• Maintaining accurate client information and supporting effective account management through CRM systems and reporting tools
• Supporting the achievement of commercial objectives and portfolio performance targets through proactive client engagement and relationship management

What you’ll bring

• Demonstrated experience in business development, account management or a related commercial role
• A track record of achieving sales, retention or commercial performance targets
• Strong capability in building and maintaining trusted client and stakeholder relationships
• Experience developing and implementing account management, engagement or renewal strategies
• Well-developed written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• The ability to identify and pursue opportunities for business growth within existing and prospective client networks
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Experience working collaboratively across teams to achieve shared outcomes
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Experience using CRM systems to manage client relationships and account activity
• Sound judgement, initiative and a proactive approach to delivering outcomes
• A genuine passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences
• An interest in and understanding of the AFL competition and broader sporting landscape

Why you’ll love being on our team

At the AFL, you will be part of a values-led team that aims high, backs each other and brings energy, care and integrity to work that matters. This is a place where people play to win, play as one team and play with passion, while always staying grounded in fairness, inclusion and respect. We work hard, support each other and create the conditions for our people to grow, perform and thrive.

What you can look forward to:

• Play The Day Your Way, our flexible approach to working life, built to support you on game day and every day
• My Development, with coaching, mentoring, on-the-job learning and formal development to help you keep building your game
• Play Well, our health and wellbeing programme designed to support a healthy body, healthy mind and healthy workplace
• My Benefits, giving you access to a range of partner offers and discounts through our AFL Corporate Partners

Everyone has a place here

Our game brings people together, and we want our workplace to do the same.

We are committed to building a culture of belonging and an environment where people feel respected, included and able to thrive, and where diversity of background, experience and perspective makes us stronger.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.

Whether you’re a footy fan or new to our game, we welcome everyone to apply. We know great candidates don’t always tick every box – if this role excites you, we encourage you to apply, even if your experience doesn’t perfectly match the job description.

The AFL is committed to promoting and protecting the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in our care. Please note, we undertake several screening processes to ensure this commitment is upheld, this includes ensuring the successful candidate to this position holds a valid employee Working with Children/ Vulnerable People check and a satisfactory criminal history record check.

Ready to play your part?

Applications close 8 July 2026