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Business Development Manager (Clubs)About Us Learning Links is a not-for-profit organisation with a mission to support children to learn, develop, and thrive.
Our Charity Housie team is a vital part of our fundraising efforts, allowing us to extend impactful services to children and families.
We work closely with clubs across New South Wales to provide engaging, high-quality Charity Housie (a bit like Bingo) sessions that contribute to community enrichment while generating essential support for Learning Links' programs and services.
Our Charity Housie program comprises of 90 sessions per week across 46 venues.
More than 12,000 patrons play Learning Links Charity Housie each week.
The Charity Housie team has more than 40 staff and is growing.
We are the largest provider of Charity Housie in NSW and are regularly contacted by clubs to commence new sessions due to our professional and sophisticated approach.
The Role We're seeking an experienced Business Development Manager with a passion for team leadership, partnership building, and achieving ambitious revenue targets.
This role is essential in growing and sustaining our Charity Housie program, which includes collaborating with club partners across a large geographic footprint.
As the Business Development Manager for Charity Housie, you will:
Build and sustain partnerships: Cultivate and manage relationships with club partners through regular on-site visits, reviews, and proactive engagement to optimise current operations and pursue growth.Lead with impact: Guide and inspire the Charity Housie team to maintain high standards in customer service, compliance, and team engagement.Drive financial performance: Use data insights to make strategic decisions that maximise profitability and revenue growth, while managing budgets and expenses to align with targets.Revenue growth and ClubGRANTS expansion: Strategically pursue new funding through ClubGRANTS and other avenues, partnering with the fundraising team to secure support.Operational excellence: Manage budgets, optimise session profitability, oversee compliance, and ensure the Housie team maintains high service standards.Ensure regulatory compliance: Maintain rigorous adherence to fundraising, gaming, and regulatory standards, reinforcing a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.Develop new opportunities: Pursue additional revenue streams through ClubGRANTS, new club partnerships, and other potential funding sources.Salary packaging up to $18,649 + unlimited car parking claimOption to take up a novated lease for a vehicle (the most tax effective option for purchasing and running a new/used car) with preferred partner Eziway salary packaging.Annual salary review with benchmarking against for-profit and not-for-profit organisations.All training and support provided as well as ongoing free professional development.Hands down the most supportive and welcoming culture around.Flexible work options galore (work from home, work from clubs, various locations, varied start and finish times etc.
).Access to an amazing brains-trust of expert colleagues to bounce ideas and discuss best practise.Career opportunities as you grow!
National expansion is in our strategy.About You To excel in this role, you will bring:
Proven leadership experience: A track record of successfully managing teams and fostering a positive, high-performance culture.Sales and account management: 5-7 years in business development, sales, or account management, ideally within a related industry.Financial acumen: Experience managing a P&L, budgets, and revenue targets with a data-driven approach.Customer-centric mindset: Commitment to delivering exceptional service to partners and patrons alike.Flexibility for travel: A valid driver's licence and ability to travel regularly across Sydney, NSW, and Queensland.Why join Learning Links? Working with Learning Links offers the opportunity to make a genuine difference in children's lives.
Be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values collaboration, growth, and integrity, all while enjoying a supportive and engaged team environment.
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer ongoing professional development and a chance to expand our impact within the community.
Ready to make an impact? If you're a proactive leader with a passion for community partnerships and team development, we invite you to apply!
Please submit your application including your CV and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience.
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