• Lead key partnerships and sales to exceed commercial objectives
• Collaborate to execute a transformative strategy for women's sports
• Be part of an exciting new era elevating basketball's impact nationwide

About Us

The 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 Do

As 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:

Sales & Revenue Generation

• Lead the development and management of our commercial sales pipeline
• Secure and grow partnerships through compelling proposals and excellent delivery
• Manage commercial contracts and partnership assets

Relationship Management

• Build strong relationships with brands, agencies, and WNBL teams
• Act as a trusted point of contact for commercial partners
• Work collaboratively with internal teams to deliver partner value

Strategic Development & Execution

• Execute the WNBL's commercial strategy alongside the Chief Commercial Officer
• Identify and develop new commercial opportunities
• Create innovative partnership solutions that drive revenue growth

What You Bring

We’re looking for someone with:

• Proven commercial experience (5+ years) in sports, media, or sponsorship sales, with a demonstrable track record of exceeding revenue targets
• Experience building and managing high-value partnerships, from prospecting through to activation
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify and convert new business opportunities
• Outstanding relationship management skills, with experience managing multiple stakeholder groups
• Strategic thinking and excellent negotiation abilities
• Expert project management skills with experience delivering complex commercial partnerships
• Understanding of the Australian sports landscape, with women's sport experience highly regarded

 Why 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.