Partnership & Community Specialist

Job No: HAYMES458

Location: Port Melbourne

Employment Status: Permanent full-time

No. of Vacancies: 1

Closing Date: 28 Feb 2022 AEDT

Due to our expansion and related realignment of our marketing and partnership strategy, we are now seeking applicants for the newly created role of Partnership & Community Specialist to join our team at our Port Melbourne office on a permanent full-time basis with some travel to our Head Office located in Ballarat involved.

• Do you want to be part of a proud Australian made and family-owned business that's grown to be a national leader - and is still expanding?
• Are you passionate about community and business engagement strategies ?
• Do you value working in a collaborative team in a dynamic working environment? 

Collaborating closely with and reporting to the Corporate Communications Manager, you will be working with external partners, the Haymes Paint team and the Haymes Paint Shop network to execute our Partnership and Community Strategy. 

About Us

From our humble beginnings in 1935, Haymes Paint has grown to become Australia’s largest Australian made and owned manufacturer of premium brand paints, finishes, and protective coatings. Now in our third generation of family ownership, we haven't slowed down on bringing new and better products to the market, always looking for new advances or opportunities for innovation. Our values of Truth, Passion, Integrity, Respect plus Listening and Learning are reflected in everything we do.

A day in the life...

• Implement the agreed partnerships, sponsorships and community engagement strategy and framework throughout the business including Haymes Paint Shops
• Oversee all existing Haymes Paint national and corporate and community partnerships and sponsorships
• Identify partnership and sponsorship opportunities in line with Haymes Paint’s partnerships and sponsorships strategy and value
• Work with our team to execute consistent strategy at a local level
• Ensure aligned and on-brand style across all channels
• Design and implement reporting to ensure that corporate and community partnerships and sponsorships are captured at all levels of engagement across Haymes Paint and Haymes Paint Shops
• Review, monitor, evaluate and report on partnerships and sponsorships
• Benchmark performance
• Ensure that agreed budgets are maintained
• Promote corporate and community partnerships and sponsorship activities internally and externally

You can fill these boots with....

• Several years of experience in managing commercial and/or not for profits partnerships 
• Demonstrated ability to secure new partnerships and sponsorships in line with Haymes Paint’s strategies and values
• Track record of strong stakeholder engagement, management capability and influencing skills
• Familiarity with the creation and implementation of business wide reporting
• Proven ability to contribute to the ongoing development of partnership and community strategies
• Advanced level of internal and external communications 
• Self-motivation and ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively to meet changing business and market requirements
• Relevant tertiary qualifications or equivalent competency (e.g. Communications, Marketing, Business)

Your extra primer could be:

• Background or exposure to Bulky Goods or hardware retailing or paint / surface coatings industry

How Haymes Paint has got you covered:

• Proudly family-owned and operated Australian business that's grown to be a national leader - and is still expanding! .
• Commercial oversight and business skills to suit a national leader without losing sight of what makes that success possible - our team.
• A flexible and supportive working culture, to ensure you receive a healthy work/life balance. 
• Employee Wellbeing programs and access to coaching and counselling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Committed to ensuring each team member has the opportunity to grow with the business, it shouldn't be surprising that Haymes Paint has fantastic employee retention, as we genuinely invest in each individual and encourage new ideas to help us innovate.
• The successful candidate will be rewarded with an attractive remuneration package supplemented by an inclusive and skilled team.
• Staff Discount on personal use purchases for employee or their direct family members and friends.
• Ongoing training available - on product range, for personal development, career opportunities and advancement

Please apply by including a recent resume and responding to the selection questions. Applications will close on Monday 28 February 2022, 9.00 am. Please note, we may start assessing applications as we receive them and appoint when a suitable candidate is identified.

For further information about the role or for a confidential discussion contact Corporate Communications Manager, Nicole Baker on 0439 415 422 or alternatively reach out to Recruitment Manager, Janina Isted on 0499 423 855.

Confidence in our skills sometimes has us second guess our suitability, we strongly encourage you to apply if you think this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day and learn to fill these boots. After all a growth mindset is what helps us keeping our skills relevant. 

Interested in joining an Australian owned, national leader that's committed to innovation, creativity, and staff wellbeing? - Apply Now!