Closing date: 1st April 2015

The Western Australian Cricket Association (WACA) is the governing body of cricket in the state of Western Australia, home to WA’s elite teams, the Alcohol.Think Again Warriors and the Alcohol.Think Again Western Fury, and the T20 Big Bash League’s Perth Scorchers. It oversees the development of the game across a variety of metro and regional areas, age groups and communities. The WACA’s vision is to make cricket Australia’s favourite sport, in conjunction with Cricket Australia, and to be the leaders across national team representation, elite team success, participation, engagement and fan experience.

The reigning BBL Champions, the Perth Scorchers, attract over 900,000 TV national viewers per match and sell out crowds at #TheFurnace. To capitalise on the growing popularity of the Club, the WACA is seeking a highly experienced, organised and motivated candidate to sell Perth Scorchers sponsorship, corporate hospitality, events and functions.

Reporting to the General Manager – Commercial, Marketing and Communications, you will be responsible for developing new business relationships while generating and negotiating new revenue opportunities for both the Perth Scorchers and the WACA.

Business development will include sponsorships across the Perth Scorchers, the WACA grassroots programs, the Dennis Lillee Club, match day corporate hospitality, large scale events and corporate functions. You will be actively managing the sales process from lead generation, to credentials pitch, to providing solutions, to negotiations through to close.

You will be required to have demonstrated ability in business development and achievement of reaching set targets. With at least three years experience in a similar role you will also have strong administration skills, strong attention to detail and exceptional interpersonal skills to positively influence and build strong stakeholder relationships. Established networks within the WA corporate community is essential.

This role will initially be offered as a 12 month contract with an attractive base salary and bonus structure, with an opportunity to extend.

Please email your application in confidence to hr@waca.com.au.

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