• Manage and activate commercial partnerships for a foundation NBL club
• Drive new business development and revenue growth
• Join one of Australia's most exciting sporting organisations

About the Brisbane Bullets

The Brisbane Bullets are a professional basketball club competing in the National Basketball League (NBL). Based in the heart of Brisbane, the Bullets are Brisbane’s oldest professional sporting Club’s with a rich history of success – dating back to 1979.

The Brisbane Bullets aim to inspire and nurture the future generations of basketball fanatics, by embracing the Queensland basketball community, and becoming the leading club for the state. 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.

The Role

The Corporate Partnerships Manager is a hands-on commercial role responsible for managing, activating, and growing the Club's partnerships portfolio. Reporting to the GM Commercial, you'll deliver day-to-day partnership execution, drive new business development, and ensure all contractual deliverables exceed partner expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Partnership Development

• Identify and pursue new partnership opportunities aligned with Club objectives
• Generate revenue through renewals, upsells, and enhanced activations
• Build and maintain a strong commercial pipeline through prospecting and outreach
• Develop tailored partnership proposals and presentations

Partnership Management

• Manage and activate a portfolio of commercial partners, ensuring timely delivery of all contractual rights
• Build strong partner relationships that drive retention and long-term growth
• Coordinate cross-functionally with marketing, ticketing, operations, and basketball teams
• Lead partner communication, reporting, and end-of-season reviews
• Ensure alignment with Club values, brand standards, and NBL requirements

Events & Merchandise

• Support delivery of Game Day activations, themed rounds, and partner events
• Assist with Club merchandise program execution

About You

• 3+ years' experience in partnerships, sponsorships, or commercial roles
• Degree in Sport Management, Business, Marketing, or related field
• Proven ability to activate and grow commercial relationships
• Strong sales mindset with prospecting and proposal development experience
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Proficiency in MS Office, PowerPoint, Canva, or Adobe Creative Suite
• Availability for home games (nights/weekends) and occasional after-hours work

You Are

• A natural relationship builder and commercial thinker
• Skilled at managing multiple partnerships and competing priorities
• Eager to grow your career in sports partnerships and commercial management
• Passionate about basketball and the NBL

Ready to Join Us? Apply now with your CV and cover letter outlining your experience and fit for this role.

Due to high application volume, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.