Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
References
Timeline
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Tim Underwood

Lane Cove,NSW

Summary

Accomplished leader possessing multifaceted experience across marketing, sales and events with success developing and delivering strategic initiatives using key data and metrics for informed decision-making.


Results-oriented, adept at forging lucrative relationships with key partners, vendors and clients and a track record of success of building high-performing teams.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive General Manager - GIANTS Netball

Netball NSW
11.2019 - Current
  • Overall management of the GIANTS Netball club including the strategic direction, marketing, commercial, events and high-performance team
  • Management of sponsor relationships and benefit delivery.
  • Management of the delivery of game day operations and fan engagement
  • Management of off-court events such as Annual Gala Dinner (200+ people), fan days (1,000+ people) and netball clinics
  • Management of the high-performance team for both GIANTS Netball and the GIANTS Netball Academy including player recruitment and salary cap compliance.

General Mgr - Commercial & Corporate Partnerships

Netball NSW
01.2017 - 03.2020
  • Relationship Management of the sponsorship portfolio for Netball NSW, NSW Swifts & GIANTS Netball
  • Developing the commercial strategy to maximise revenue growing the portfolio from $2.2m to $3.8m in two years
  • Securing new sponsors and growing existing partners including Woolworths, Snowy Hydro, FDC Construction, Nissan, QBE and more
  • Management and sales of the corporate hospitality program for NSW Swifts and GIANTS Netball
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.

Head of Sales & Partnerships

Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS)
08.2013 - 07.2016
  • Increased event revenue by 15% through effective negotiation of sponsorship agreements, maximizing value for both parties.
  • Increased revenue for the Sydney Royal Easter Show by 15% through implementing innovative marketing strategies and optimizing team performance.
  • Managed key accounts effectively including Woolworths, Lion Dairy & Drinks, Nestle, Dept of Primary Industries amongst others ensuring ongoing satisfaction while identifying upsell opportunities to drive additional revenue growth.
  • Worked closely with sponsors and developed partnership plans to ensure their objectives were delivered and exposure maximised.
  • Leveraged data analysis to track sponsorship performance metrics, optimizing strategies for maximum ROI.

Retail Sales Manager (Circulation)

News Limited
04.2010 - 04.2013
  • The retail sales team in NSW is responsible for distribution and increasing of sales of The Daily Telegraph, The Sunday Telegraph, The Australian and Sportsman through all retail channels including independent retail outlets (newsagents), the organised trade (Woolworths, Coles, Coles Express, IGA etc.) and alternative channels (e.g McDonalds, Fitness First).

Commercial Manager

dailytelegraph.com.au
08.2008 - 03.2010
  • News Limited - Surry Hills, NSW

Classified Manager

The Daily and Sunday Telegraph
02.2005 - 08.2008
  • News Limited - Surry Hills, NSW

Group Sales Manager

News Limited
12.2000 - 02.2005
  • News Limited - Surry Hills, NSW

Senior Sales Executive

News Limited
05.2000 - 12.2000
  • News Limited - Surry Hills, NSW

Sales Executive

The Australian Newspaper
03.1999 - 06.2000
  • The Australian Newspaper - Surry Hills, NSW

Administrative Assistant

Gai Waterhouse Racing Stables
12.1997 - 04.1999
  • Gai Waterhouse Racing Stables - Randwick, NSW

Education

Graduate Certificate - Management

Charles Sturt University
01.2003

Bachelor of Arts - Media & Communications

University of Canberra
Canberra, ACT
01.1997

Higher School Certificate -

Sydney Church of England Grammar School (SHORE)
01.1994

Skills

  • Leadership Skills

  • Marketing

  • Product Development

  • Strategic Planning

  • Budgeting Expertise

  • Sales & Negotiation

  • Staff Development & Team Building

  • Event Planning & Management

  • Client Relations

Accomplishments

  • Increasing commercial revenue for Netball NSW by over 70% in 2 years from $2.2m to $3.8m.
  • Negotiated the first national deal for a state body securing a deal with Woolworths across all levels of netball totalling $2m including the national team (Diamonds), six Suncorp Super Netball (SSN) teams and community netball which continues today.
  • Reviewing and restructuring the GIANTS Netball high-performance team after missing the finals in 2020 resulting in a Minor Premiership and Grand Final appearance in season 2021.
  • Securing and negotiating multiyear contracts with Nestle, Woolworths, Coca-Cola Amatil and Baiada Poultry (Steggles) with double-digit growth for the Royal Agricultural Society.
  • Led The Daily Telegraph Classified Advertising Department resulting in a year on year increase in revenue of $3million in a declining market; launched two new sections totaling $1m in additional revenue per year; and increased contact centre performance by 50%.

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Executive General Manager - GIANTS Netball

Netball NSW
11.2019 - Current

General Mgr - Commercial & Corporate Partnerships

Netball NSW
01.2017 - 03.2020

Head of Sales & Partnerships

Royal Agricultural Society of NSW (RAS)
08.2013 - 07.2016

Retail Sales Manager (Circulation)

News Limited
04.2010 - 04.2013

Commercial Manager

dailytelegraph.com.au
08.2008 - 03.2010

Classified Manager

The Daily and Sunday Telegraph
02.2005 - 08.2008

Group Sales Manager

News Limited
12.2000 - 02.2005

Senior Sales Executive

News Limited
05.2000 - 12.2000

Sales Executive

The Australian Newspaper
03.1999 - 06.2000

Administrative Assistant

Gai Waterhouse Racing Stables
12.1997 - 04.1999

Graduate Certificate - Management

Charles Sturt University

Bachelor of Arts - Media & Communications

University of Canberra

Higher School Certificate -

Sydney Church of England Grammar School (SHORE)
Tim Underwood