• Drive strategic growth across a premium NBL partnerships portfolio
• Be the trusted point of contact partners love hearing from
• Based in Melbourne, VIC

Some people manage partnerships. Others make them thrive.

This role exists for one reason: to make NBL partnerships the best relationships our partners have in sport. Not just well-managed accounts, but genuine commercial alliances where both sides win.

We're looking for someone who becomes the person every partner is glad they picked up the phone for.

About Us

The National Basketball League (NBL) is a world-renowned basketball organisation, home to some of the globe’s best players. As a leader in sports entertainment, we operate an innovative media platform and are dedicated to achieving new heights of success and growth. Our vision is to be the most entertaining sports experience for fans, through bold innovation and partnerships, and to become the fastest growing league globally.

The Role

You'll own a portfolio of NBL partnerships end to end. That means strategy, delivery, relationships and results.

Day to day, you'll be:

• Building and managing strategic plans for each partner, with clear objectives, aligned activations and meaningful reporting
• Delivering on every contractual commitment with care and precision, nothing falling through the gaps
• Developing warm, trusted relationships at every level of your partner organisations and their agencies
• Identifying new revenue opportunities and bringing at least two new growth or engagement initiatives to life each year
• Managing budgets, invoicing and financial reporting across your portfolio with accuracy and timeliness
• Maximising broadcast and digital partner integration to drive audience engagement and data outcomes
• Engaging NBL players, talent and ambassadors in ways that bring partner campaigns to life authentically
• Tracking industry trends and sharing insights with leadership at least quarterly

This is a role where strategy and execution sit side by side. You need to be genuinely comfortable in both.

Who We're Looking For

We want someone who makes their partners feel like the most important relationship the NBL has. And then delivers on that.

You're the right fit if you:

• Have 5+ years of experience in sponsorship, sales, advertising or a related commercial field
• Have a proven track record managing complex partner or stakeholder relationships
• Communicate with clarity and warmth whether you're in a boardroom or on a group chat
• Are commercially sharp enough to spot an opportunity before anyone asks you to look
• Are calm, organised and consistent, even when the workload peaks
• Use data purposefully, translating performance into insights people can actually act on
• Have worked in sport, entertainment or media (or can demonstrate you understand what that world requires)

Our Values

These are not a poster on the wall. They are how we operate every day.

Always Think Big. Be courageous. Be open to new ideas. Learn and grow. No limits.
Be Accountable. Own it. Ask for help. The scoreboard matters.
Integrity is Key. Act ethically. Act honestly. Keep our word.
Show Respect. Show care. Listen and seek to understand. Value opinions.
We Are Fans Too. Have fun. Always consider the fan. Share the love of the game.
One Team. Communicate. Trust each other. Celebrate the wins. Build relationships.

What's on Offer

• The chance to shape how Australia's biggest brands show up in basketball
• A seat at the table in a growing, ambitious partnerships team
• Direct access to NBL players, events and behind the scenes moments
• Genuine investment in your development and commercial growth
• A collaborative team that holds each other to a high standard
• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience

Ready to own it?

If you read this and it felt right, we'd love to hear from you. Apply with your CV and a brief note on what draws you to this role and the NBL.