Lead key partnerships and sales to exceed commercial objectivesCollaborate to execute a transformative strategy for women's sportsBe part of an exciting new era elevating basketball's impact nationwideAbout UsThe NBL Group, in partnership with the Wollemi Capital Group Syndicate, is redefining the future of women's basketball in Australia.
The Women's National Basketball League (WNBL) is preparing to embark on a transformative journey to enhance its visibility, engagement, and impact on the sports landscape, from April 2025.With a commitment to fostering growth and innovation, the NBL Group aims to elevate the WNBL to new heights, building on a legacy of excellence while creating sustainable opportunities for athletes, fans, and communities across Australia.What You'll DoAs Commercial Manager, you will execute the WNBL's strategy, drive revenue growth through strategic sales activities, and ensure the successful delivery of partnerships while fostering new commercial opportunities.
Reporting to the WNBL Chief Executive Officer and the NBL Chief Commercial Officer, you'll play a key role in achieving the league's commercial objectives.Key Responsibilities:Lead the development and management of our commercial sales pipelineSecure and grow partnerships through compelling proposals and excellent deliveryManage commercial contracts and partnership assetsRelationship ManagementBuild strong relationships with brands, agencies, and WNBL teamsAct as a trusted point of contact for commercial partnersWork collaboratively with internal teams to deliver partner valueStrategic Development & ExecutionExecute the WNBL's commercial strategy alongside the Chief Commercial OfficerIdentify and develop new commercial opportunitiesCreate innovative partnership solutions that drive revenue growthWhat You BringWe're looking for someone with:Proven commercial experience (5+ years) in sports, media, or sponsorship sales, with a demonstrable track record of exceeding revenue targetsExperience building and managing high-value partnerships, from prospecting through to activationStrong commercial acumen with the ability to identify and convert new business opportunitiesOutstanding relationship management skills, with experience managing multiple stakeholder groupsStrategic thinking and excellent negotiation abilitiesExpert project management skills with experience delivering complex commercial partnershipsUnderstanding of the Australian sports landscape, with women's sport experience highly regardedWhy Join Us?Shape the Future of Women's Basketball: Be part of a groundbreaking transition for the Women's National Basketball League (WNBL) as it enters a historic new era under the leadership of the Wollemi Capital Group Syndicate and NBL.Strategic Growth Opportunity: Play a pivotal role in enhancing the visibility, operations, and competitive success of the WNBL ahead of the 2025/26 season.Cultural Impact: Contribute to elevating women's sports and creating sustainable opportunities for athletes and communities across Australia.Why Wait?Don't miss this opportunity to join the forefront of women's sports transformation.The WNBL is dedicated to championing diversity and inclusion.
We wholeheartedly embrace individual differences and warmly welcome all qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations peoples.
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