New Partnerships Lead

At Tennis Australia, we're creating a more playful world through tennis – for everyone.

From grassroots to Grand Slams, tennis brings people together, inspires communities, and builds champions on and off the court.
 

We're a team of imaginative and passionate people who believe in the power of sport to make a difference. If you're ready to help us serve up real impact, we'd love to hear from you.
 

We're committed to reflecting the communities we work and play in. We strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQI+ individuals, people with disability, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.

About the Role

You will be joining a high-performing, global new partnerships sales team with a key focus on supporting the team to drive commercial growth by securing new partners across Tennis Australia's events and participation products. Your focus will be on our Summer of Tennis events such as United Cup, Brisbane International, Adelaide International and Hobart international. Working with the New Partnerships Managers, you will support the sales process to help drive market leading, innovative brand partnerships.

You will:

• Support delivery of new revenue by assisting or identifying new commercial partnerships opportunities across the TA ecosystem
• Initiate sales calls to build a robust pipeline that drives new partnership opportunities in the market
• Identify new category opportunities and contribute to go-to-market plans
• Use insights and trends to shape compelling, brand-led partnership proposals
• Manage internal stakeholders to get alignment on commercial deals
• Support team on tracking sales activity

About You

• Experience within a new business development position, understanding of sales strategy, ability to pipeline and generate revenue
• Understanding of global sports and entertainment
• Strong analytical skills to extract insights to help guide brand conversations
• Excellent communication abilities, capable of presenting to clients
• Experienced project manager and collaborative team player who thrives in fast-paced environments
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, especially PowerPoint and Excel
• Preparedness to be flexible regarding working hours and arrangements relating to work associated with Tennis Australia and the Australian Open

What's to Love?

• Career development with a range of formal education and on-the-job training opportunities
• Tickets to the Australian Open
• Superbox tickets to concerts and events at Rod Laver & Melbourne Arenas year-round
• Monthly health & wellbeing activities through our Thrive program
• Onsite gym & tennis facilities
• Flexible working practices
• Free car parking
• Salary packaging
• A range of discounts from our sponsorship partners

To Apply

If you think you're up to the challenge, we'd love to hear from you Please submit your resume and cover letter via our online application system. Please note, only applications submitted through our system will be considered. 

If you need assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the application process, please contact

Applications close Thursday 23 October, however we will be reviewing applications as they are received, therefore this role may close sooner if we find the right candidate.

Tennis Australia is committed to providing a safe environment for all tennis participants, including children and young people. It is essential everyone involved with delivering tennis in Australia understands their responsibility in relation to child-safety.

 

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