General Manager

Become a key component in driving the success of The Nest
- Join a League that's driving change within the sports industry
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience

**_About the Company_**

The Tasmania JackJumpers are one-of-ten basketball clubs that form the National Basketball League (NBL) competition. With an incredible first season and community impact they have established within the league during their debut in the 21/22 fixture - are at the forefront of conversation for Australian Basketball around the country and globally.

The National Basketball League (NBL) is regarded as one of the premier basketball organisations in the world, and is home to some of the world’s best athletes and is in an exception growth phase worldwide. In everything the JackJumpers do, they represent the state of Tasmania with pride. On the court, in the stands and in the community.

**_The role_**

The opportunity now exists to add to our talented team. We are seeking an experienced and highly engaged and motivated person to be responsible for all communications, internal and external to support the growth and development of the JackJumpers brand. This will be a role that is both hands-on and strategic with the ability to handle multiple tasks at once.

As the
**General Manager - Partnership and Sales** you will be responsible for identifying new partnership opportunities, strategic development of commercial assets and inventory and reporting to the executive team accordingly.

**_Key Responsibilities_**
- Developing and executing a strategic sales plan to drive revenue and grow our partnerships in the basketball industry.
- Managing a team of sales and partnership professionals, including setting goals and objectives, providing guidance and support, and conducting performance evaluations.
- Cultivating and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including sponsors, partners, and clients.
- Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, including the development of new partnerships and sponsorships.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution of partnership initiatives.
- Analyzing market trends and gathering customer insights to inform sales strategies and business development.

**_JackJumpers Values_**

At The Nest, we have 3 core values that are imperative to the success of not just the club, but for Tasmania.

To be a JackJumper is to:
**Aim High, Jump Higher** - “A passion for excellence”

**Everyone Belongs in the Nest - **“Commitment to our Community”

**Ignite the Spirit in Others - **“We inspire others”
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role
- Previous revenue generation and Sales & Marketing experience, including achievement of demonstrable growth (customer engagement and revenue) in previous role
- You should be passionate and driven and keen to be part of a small but dynamic team building an exciting new brand in the Australian sporting landscape.
- You should have excellent judgement, initiative, adaptability and resilience enabling personal performance and productivity levels to be maintained in challenging situations.
- Be adaptable, with a “can do” attitude and the ability to work autonomously and as part of a team to ensure a premium brand experience.
- Familiarity of working within sporting entertainment (desirable).
- Interest in basketball and understanding of terminology (highly desirable).
- Has a current driver’s license.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Tasmanian working with vulnerable people check.
- Given the nature of the organisation, there is a requirement to work on particular event days and as such, availability to work on weekends, public holidays and after business hours, is a requirement._

**_About the Benefits_**
- Work for a League that is entering most exciting phase of growth
- Unique opportunity to gain hands on experience & grow in your career
- Access to our Wellness Program
- Join a highly collaborative, dedicated, and driven team
- Enjoy working in light and bright modern office space
- Community focused and determined to put Tassie at the forefront of sports in Australia
- Short walk to cafes/parks/marina
- Best seats in the house on game night
- All-access behind the scenes pass to the NBL

**APPLY NOW** We can't wait to hear from you