General Manager

A fantastic opportunity to be an integral part of the team, delivering world class netball in Adelaide.
- Are you an expert in sponsorship and partnerships?
- Employee benefits that promote work-life balance
- Be part of a growing and supportive organisation based in Mile End

**Netball SA - Purpose**

As custodians of the number 1 participation sport for women and girls, Netball SA exists to enrich lives, enhance communities, and inspire generations.

**About Netball SA**

Netball SA is the peak State Sporting Organisation for netball in South Australia and is affiliated with Netball Australia. Netball is the leading women's participation sport in Australia. Netball SA is responsible for the governance, development, promotion, and administration of netball throughout South Australia and has the responsibility for servicing its 32,000 members, the operations of Netball SA Stadium and the running of its elite team, the Adelaide Thunderbirds.

As a professional sporting organisation with extensive community reach, Netball SA is committed to enhancing the reputation of the sport and communicating news of significance to members, fans, supporters, and the general public.

Netball SA’s strategic plan includes the following strategic priorities which drive the business:

- Grow
- Play
- Lead
- Inspire

Due to continued successes, Netball SA have an exciting opportunity for an experienced General Manager - Commercial to join their team, based in Mile End. This role provides an opportunity to join a fun and supportive team, who seek to enrich lives, enhance communities and inspire generations, through the power of netball Their values are ‘we are team players’, ‘we play our position’, ‘we are customer centric’, ‘we play with integrity’ and ‘we are game changers’.

This is a permanent full-time role, that will require regular work outside of normal office hours, including weekends in accordance with Netball SA and Adelaide Thunderbirds programs. Interstate and intrastate travel may also be required on occasion.

**What you will be doing and will be responsible for**:
Reporting to the CEO, this role will form part of the Executive Leadership Team and will be responsible for the strategic leadership and operational performance in the areas of commercial partnerships and revenue growth.

The position will also have 2 roles reporting to them including the Commercial Manager and Partnership Coordinator.

**Key Responsibilities and Success Areas include**:

- Attraction and retention of commercial revenue
- Managing the processes and people responsible for commercial partnerships and sponsorships
- Leading the team to ensure KPIs, KBIs and strategic objectives are achieved
- Diversifying and increasing independent revenue streams
- Sponsorship strategy execution lifting investment and value
- Partnership cultivation and management
- Management and financial reporting

**‘What you look like’ and need to demonstrate to be successful’.**

To be successful in the role you will also demonstrate:

- Demonstrated leadership experience within commercial and/or sponsorship management
- Tertiary qualification in business or similar - or equivalent industry experience
- Strong sales skills and proven success in meeting KPI’s and targets
- Exceptional negotiation and influencing skills
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Strong leadership skills with proven success in planning, implementing, and delivering commercial outcomes in a team environment.
- Demonstrated ability to manage financial resources and deliver budgets
- The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver outcomes with deadlines
- Working with Children Check
- Current Australian Drivers licence

Please refer to the Position Description for further skills, knowledge, experience and performance indicators.

**What can the Company offer?**
- Flexible working conditions
- Training, development and progression opportunities
- Be a part of a world class elite competition

**Sound like you?