The Manawatū Rugby Union is seeking applicants for the role of Commercial Manager.

The Commercial Manager will be responsible for establishing and nurturing trusting, mutually beneficial commercial partnerships. This position plays a key role in gaining commercial revenue and managing the relationships between business partners and the Manawatu Rugby Union.

The role involves a close working relationship with players and team management from the Turbos, Cyclones, and other pathway and performance programmes so that business relationships with the teams and the Manawatū Rugby Union are strong.

This role is under the direct leadership and guidance of the CEO who also plays a role in establishing and nurturing trusting, mutually beneficial partnerships.  

Key accountabilities of the role include:

• Commercial
• Turbine Club
• Rural Community Group (RCG)
• Match Day
• Reporting
• Leadership & Teamwork

Key behavioural characteristics for the role include:

• A structured, organised and proactive “can do” approach
• Positive and enthusiastic
• Strong problem-solving skills
• A willingness to seek improvement at every opportunity
• Able to build successful working relationships at all levels of an organisation
• Able to work to and meet deadlines and able to reprioritise as necessary
• A willingness to take ownership and be held accountable

ABOUT MANAWATŪ RUGBY UNION:

Manawatū Rugby exists to govern, lead, and support the game of rugby throughout the Manawatū region. Our vision is bringing our community together through rugby. Our strategic priorities:

• COMMUNITY - Enabling our people to lead, inspire and belong at all levels of rugby
• COMMERCIAL - Establishing and nurturing trusting, mutually beneficial partnerships
• PERFORMANCE - Sustained performance on and off the field that achieves success
• ADVOCACY - Through our legacy we promote rugby in the Manawatu with pride for our future

See the full job description here. 

APPLY:

To apply, please complete this form and attach your cover letter and CV.

If you have any queiries, please contact to Doug Tietjens, Chief Executive Officer at dougt@manawaturugby.co.nz.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Applications close 5pm on 13 September.

Article added: Thursday 29 August 2024