Head of Commercial Development & Broadcast We're a passionate and enthusiastic team, committed to living and breathing our vision of cricket being a game for all; a game for life!
NZC's vision is focused on ensuring cricket is a game without barriers – a game that can be played anywhere, by anyone, connecting New Zealanders through our spirit of cricket! We have a High Performance culture, underpinned by quality people, systems and facilities helping to produce great players and teams that inspire the nation, the next generation of players and represent the best of New Zealand's values and culture.
About the Role | Responsibilities
We have an opportunity for an engaging Commercial and Broadcast specialist to lead the Development of Commercial & Broadcast Partnerships here at NZC.
A vital position within the commercial team, the Head of Commercial Development and Broadcast will build excellent relationships with international and domestic partners to deliver NZC's commercial and broadcast requirements including developing revenue and broadcast opportunities. The role includes:
Working closely with the wider Commercial team on the development and implementation of NZC's Commercial Strategy.
Develop and maximise the value of new commercial property and assets to diversify revenue generation.
Drive sponsorship partnerships and lead the negotiation of terms for existing contracts.
Identify and engage potential new partners across domestic and international markets.
Develop strategies with Commercial Partners for revenue growth opportunities.
Key contact for managing the relationships with designated partners including throughout the sub-continent.
Oversee and manage commercial delivery of all broadcast on-ground commercial rights.
Manage relationship with key broadcast partners and oversee the integration with NZC and all third parties for broadcast and commercial activity.
Leading the delivery of the domestic and world feeds to international and domestic broadcast partners.
Driving commercial integrations in-broadcast to maximise revenue opportunities using the latest technology.
About You | Who we are looking for
Proven sales experience within commercial sales, sponsorship, media and broadcast at a senior level.
Can demonstrate a track record of successful business development in a sports, media or broadcast environment.
Proven capability to foster long term partnerships ideally in a sporting, media or broadcast environment.
Strong relationship building ability with domestic and international partners and stakeholders.
Strong understanding of delivering commercial partner rights and benefits.
Leadership skills to manage stakeholders at a senior level.
Ability to analyse data and insights to find trends, develop stories, opportunities and issues.
Commercially savvy with a proven ability to negotiate to secure positive outcomes.
Understands the technical delivery of the live Broadcast.
Sophisticated knowledge in relation to emerging digital and broadcasting trends and adaptability and agility to take advantage of changes.
Working for NZC | Our Benefits
New Zealand Cricket offer a fun and flexible working environment as well as the opportunity to develop and grow your skills. A range of great perks and benefits are available for our staff including – a fun social vibe (we have an active social club), an employee assistance programme, annual flu vaccinations, community service days. Free Tickets - we all get to enjoy BLACKCAPS & WHITE FERNS cricket matches with an annual allocation of tickets. Branded gear! And most of all our fantastic 'recharge' break which kicks off at the end of the cricket season with a 4-day work week for three months of the year.
How to Apply
To join us you'll share our passion, focus and determination to make cricket a game for all; a game for life.
To apply for this exciting career growth opportunity, apply through Seek including your CV and Cover Letter. We look forward to hearing from you!
Please note all applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.
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