Basketball On The Internet.

JUST in case you're a former Bullets fan or a Brisbanite feeling jaded and burnt by repeated broken promises regarding an NBL team next season - yes, it's really happening.

The NBL's TV deal with Fox includes having a Brisbane-based team in 2016-17 and the league already is advertising for a GM - something I'm fairly sure didn't happen with any of the previous promises.

And no, there won't be any dopey last-minute league-driven quotes about Brisbane lacking a suitable venue to stage NBL games, like those we were forced to endure in the Dark Ages of the off-season.

That was in the period BEFORE Larry Kestelman came in as NBL Executive Director.

HANDS UP IF YOU WANT A TEAM IN BRISBANE! OK Leroy. We get the message.

Here's more proof. The advert for General Manager of Brisbane's NBL Club:

Growing team.
Exciting greenfield opportunity.
National brand recognition.

The National Basketball League (NBL) is responsible for the management and delivery of the men's professional basketball league in Australia and New Zealand. The NBL is currently in an exciting phase of development with significant changes being implemented across the country.

With the new focus on the future success of the league, the NBL's vision and determination is to position the NBL as one of the leading sporting codes in Australia and New Zealand.

As General Manager of the Brisbane franchise you will work closely with the NBL executive team to support and lead sustainable growth by identifying and implementing strategies to re-establish the club in a thriving basketball market, develop strong commercial relationships and drive membership and corporate sales opportunities while championing a culture of excellence and success.

As General Manager, you will:
Take responsibility for the development, implementation and monitoring of the Club's strategic vision and objectives.
Forge relationships with strategic corporate partners and key government contacts.
Provide high quality advice to the Board and NBL Executive team.
Review and develop new products, programs and strategies in all areas of the business.
Take responsibility for the effective establishment and ongoing operation of the Club.
Assist with the preparation of annual budgets and financial reports for presentation to the Board and Executives.
Utilise existing and new networks to procure additional funding for the Club.
Oversee funding opportunities and submission of application for government funding to continue to grow and develop operations and programs.
Be responsible for growing revenue streams through membership and corporate ticketing campaigns.
Construct, deliver and monitor annual budgets for player, elite coaching and performance areas.
Recruit and retain high performance coaching, medical/sports science and ancillary support staff.
Manage the preparation and coordination of game day to ensure every home game runs smoothly and successfully (e.g. on court activities, presentations, run sheets).
Oversee ticketing and sales leading up to each home game and provide advice or direction to grow numbers/revenue as necessary.

Must have:
Strong local connections in corporate and government networks.
High level strategic focus and analytical skills.
Demonstrated business acumen.
Strong leadership skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with community leaders, commercial entities, government officials and internal and external stakeholders.
Excellent communication skills and experience working with media.
A management style that fosters success, innovation and collaboration.
Demonstrated experience in strategic decision making and execution.
Passion for the Club and the game.

To apply for this exciting role please call Matoula at Wall Street on 1300 652 661.

So there you go. Brian Kerle? Larry Sengstock? Start typing!

Online

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