The Chance:
This is a fantastic opportunity to join Hawkesbury Race Club, one of NSW’s premier provincial racecourses, in a dynamic, hands-on role that blends proactive sales with creative marketing.
You'll play a key role in securing and promoting both our racing and non-racing events, as well as our on-site accommodation, while also being responsible for sponsorship and signage sales.
About Hawkesbury Race Club
Hawkesbury Race Club has built a reputation as a premier racecourse on the provincial racing circuit in NSW, hosting 25 race meetings per season. Our facility is located in the picturesque Hawkesbury Valley and also features a 4-star motel, as well as a function centre.
About the Role
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Sales and Marketing Executive is responsible for driving revenue and building brand awareness through targeted sales activity, sponsorship engagement, and marketing campaigns.
This is a hands-on role that works across racing, events, and accommodation, requiring strong relationship skills and commercial acumen.
Key responsibilities include:
- Generate and convert leads across raceday and non raceday events and functions, sponsorships, signage, and memberships;
- Coordinate raceday event activations, competitions and promotions;
- Act as the key contact for sponsors on racedays;
- Manage sponsorship agreements, renewals and signage contracts;
- Build and maintain strong client relationships to encourage repeat business and referrals;
- Prepare tailored proposals, presentations and pitches to prospective clients;
- Manage the sales pipeline from prospecting to deal closure and contract execution;
- Create and deliver marketing campaigns across digital, social, and traditional media;
- Oversee content creation, including e-newsletters, promotional materials and media releases;
- Manage website content and analytics;
- Work collaboratively with internal teams to deliver seamless event execution;
- Track sales and marketing performance and report against agreed targets and budgets;
- Ensure brand consistency across all channels and campaigns;
- + more!
About You
We are looking for someone with experience in a combined sales and marketing role, ideally within the sports or hospitality industries.
You will know how to build strong relationships, manage a sales pipeline, and close deals that deliver value to both clients or sponsors, and the Club.
In addition, you will be experienced in all aspects of marketing, and be able to deliver our marketing strategy. You will have a proven track record in creating, planning and executing marketing campaigns, as well as content creation and media outreach.
It’s essential that you are tech savvy, able to effectively manage the CRM, website updates and utilise analytics tools to generate reports.
Above all you must be a team player who has worked within a small team, has exceptional communication and interpersonal skills and wants to make a positive contribution to the success of Hawkesbury Race Club.
Experience in the racing industry is advantageous, but not essential.
How to Apply
Please submit your resume detailing your skills and experience.
No agencies please.
📌 Sales and Marketing Executive
🏢 Hawkesbury Race Club
📍 Richmond