Commercial Partnerships & Sponsorship Consultant — India

Commission-Based | Potential Relocation Opportunity to Melbourne, Australia

Organisation: International Film Festival of Australia (IFFA)

Location: India — remote initially

Minimum total sponsorship target: AUD $1 million across secured sponsorship agreements

About the opportunity

IFFA is seeking an experienced commercial partnerships professional based in India to secure paid sponsorships, brand collaborations and funding for our awards, events and cultural initiatives in Australia.

Your priority will be to identify opportunities, connect with decision-makers, negotiate agreements and secure revenue-generating partnerships.

The minimum total sponsorship target is AUD $1 million, which may be achieved through multiple sponsors. Applicants should demonstrate the networks, experience and commercial capability to pursue this target.

About IFFA The International Film Festival of Australia celebrates cinema, supports emerging talent and strengthens international cultural exchange. Our initiatives include the IFFA Awards, IFFA Talent Lab, The Chroma Show podcast, industry forums, workshops and community programmes.

Key responsibilities

- Identify and approach prospective sponsors, brands, businesses, agencies and institutions in India.
- Develop tailored sponsorship proposals and commercial partnership packages.
- Present opportunities to relevant decision-makers.
- Negotiate and close paid agreements, subject to IFFA’s approval.
- Build and manage a sponsorship pipeline capable of supporting the AUD $1 million target.
- Maintain accurate records of prospects, proposals and confirmed partnerships.
- Coordinate with IFFA to ensure partnership commitments can be delivered.
- Develop relationships that lead to renewals and ongoing commercial support.

About you

- Demonstrated success securing substantial sponsorships, paid partnerships or business development revenue.
- Relevant professional networks and access to decision-makers in India.
- Robust proposal writing,



presentation, negotiation and closing skills.
- Ability to work independently and communicate progress clearly.
- Experience in events, entertainment, media, tourism or international business is desirable. Film industry experience is welcome but not essential.

Commission arrangement This opportunity is commission-only, with no fixed salary, wages, hourly payment or retainer.

If no qualifying paid partnership is secured and no corresponding funds are received by IFFA, nothing will be paid.

Introductions, meetings, proposals, negotiations and time spent alone do not qualify for payment. Consultants are responsible for their own expenses; IFFA will not reimburse expenses.

Commission rates, qualifying partnerships, payment terms and the timeframe for the sponsorship target will be agreed in writing before work begins, subject to applicable requirements. The AUD $1 million target is a performance objective; commission eligibility on individual qualifying agreements will be defined separately in the written agreement.

Career and relocation opportunity

Based on the number, value and ongoing potential of partnerships secured, IFFA would be happy to consider a salaried part-time position, potentially progressing to full-time employment on-site in Melbourne.

Relocation to Melbourne may be discussed as part of a future employment offer. This will depend on sustained results, revenue received, business needs, suitable Australian work rights and mutually agreed terms. Employment, visa sponsorship and relocation assistance are not guaranteed.

How to apply

Send your CV and a brief cover letter to [email protected].

Email subject: Application: India Commercial Partnerships & Sponsorship Consultant

Please include

- Your current city and relevant business networks.
- Examples of paid partnerships you personally secured, including approximate values and your role in closing them.
- Your proposed approach to achieving AUD $1 million in total sponsorship.
- Confirmation that you understand the initial commission-only arrangement and payment conditions.

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