• Influence commercial strategy across all NBL clubs during unprecedented growth
• Join a passionate team of sports professionals dedicated to growing the game
• Convenient Queens Road, Melbourne location

About Us:

The National Basketball League (NBL) is a world-renowned basketball organization, home to some of the globe's premier athletes. As a leader in sports entertainment, we operate an innovative media platform and are dedicated to achieving new heights of success and growth. Our vision is to be the most entertaining sports experience for fans, through bold innovation and partnerships, to become the fastest growing league globally.

Our Values

• Always Think Big: Be courageous, be open to new ideas, learn and grow - no limits.
• Be Accountable: Own it! Ask for help. The scoreboard matters.
• Integrity is Key: Act ethically, act honestly, keep our word.
• Show Respect: Show care, listen and seek to understand, value opinions.
• We are Fans Too: Have fun, always consider the fan, share the love of the game.
• One Team: Communicate, trust each other, celebrate the wins, build relationships.

What You'll Do

The objective of the Club Commercial Manager is to work closely with NBL Clubs to help them grow their commercial revenues. 

Reporting to the Chief Fans, Clubs, and Strategy Officer, you will:

Commercial Strategy & Analysis

• Lead comprehensive asset valuation and benchmarking across clubs
• Create and distribute industry trend reports and best practice insights
• Develop tailored commercial strategies for each club's unique market
• Conduct financial modeling across key revenue centers

Revenue Growth & Optimization

• Identify and execute revenue opportunities through strategic asset bundling
• Optimize non-core assets including digital platforms and community initiatives
• Create professional sales materials and asset packs to support club partnerships
• Analyze and optimize Venue Hire Agreements to maximize returns

Business Development & Operations

• Identify and implement national procurement opportunities for cost savings
• Lead negotiations for national commercial agreements
• Track and measure commercial initiative performance
• Develop strategic partnerships to drive revenue growth

Stakeholder Leadership

• Foster collaboration and knowledge sharing between clubs while maintaining commercial confidentiality
• Build strong relationships with venue partners and key stakeholders
• Support clubs in implementing revenue growth strategies
• Facilitate best practice adoption across the league

What You Bring

Essential Experience and Skills:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a commercial role within a League or Club, live entertainment and/or events environment
• Proven track record in business development, procurement, or sales
• Strong financial analysis and modeling capabilities
• Advanced commercial acumen and negotiation abilities
• Excellence in stakeholder management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills

Why Wait?

We're reviewing applications as they come in, so don't wait - APPLY NOW to join our growing and dynamic team!

The National Basketball League is dedicated to championing diversity and inclusion. We wholeheartedly embrace individual differences and warmly welcome all qualified applicants to apply, including First Nations peoples.