What can Adrian do?
Give a quick overview of your work experience (jobs, internships, volunteering)?
Multiple Sales Roles (Sales Executive, Business Development Manager)
Project Manager (Sustainability Program @ AMER Sports)
Sponsorship Manager (Volunteer - Multiple Community Sports Clubs)
Treasurer (Volunteer @ Community Sports Club)
Online Manager (Woolworths)
Do you have a track record of delivering measurable outcomes or KPIs?
Top Sales Person Q3 & Q4 2025 (Club Builder), Q4 2024 (Energy Alliance)
Collected Over 35T 2nd Hand Sporting Equipment in 15 Months (AMER Sports)
450 Collection Sites Nationwide (AMER Sports)
Managed 35 Employees (Woolworths)
What technical or industry-specific skills do you bring?
Legal/Contractual Understanding
Sustainability in Sport Technical knowledge
Relationship Building with Clubs/Community Organisations
Racquet Sports & AFL Operational knowledge
What tools/platforms/software are they proficient in?
Microsoft Suite
CRM's (Hubspot, Pipedrive, Zoho, Monday, Salesforce, SAP)
What qualifications, certifications, or degrees do you hold?
Double Bachelor’s Degree (Law & Commerce (Economics Major)
It's rare that someone has the pedigree of industry experience, yet seemingly looks like untapped potential. I'm that blend.
I've led teams with great success. I thrive in environments that are challenging, require autonomy, and I can always collaborate and uplift those around me.
I'm not a punt; I'm a calculated risk that has enormous upside, and I want to repay that faith in bucketloads back.
What steps has Adrian taken to break into the sports industry?
Ensuring that after my initial taste of the industry, working consistently professionally and in my volunteering to put myself into a position to now be working in the industry, and becoming part of SportsGrad to further grow in the industry.
Adrian's interest in sport all started from getting a taste of working in the industry
I not only love sport, but after having a taste of the industry and then moving away from it, I realised that the burning desire to be back amongst it, live and breathe the conversations and keep my finger on the pulse of the industry, means that I know it will be the only industry I'm truly driven in for the life of my career
Since then, Adrian has gone on to work in commercial sales and sustainability operations, achieving things like
Achievement 1 | Achievement 2 | Achievement 3 |
|---|---|---|
Named Top Salesperson across three separate quarters (Q3 & Q4 2025 at Club Builder, Q4 2024 at Energy Alliance) | Collected over 35 tonnes of second-hand sporting equipment in 15 months as part of AMER Sports' sustainability program | Built and managed a nationwide network of 450 collection sites for AMER Sports |
Where does Adrian want to go?
Next 6 - 12 months | Next 5 - 10 years |
|---|---|
Ideally to become part of a successful organisation and show my ability to not only succeed in my given role, but be given the chance to step up into a leadership position. | Ultimately, I'd love to lead a team in the commercial side of sports |
What sporting problem keeps Adrian up at night, and how would you solve it?
To allow every person the ability to feel like their right there with their team on gameday, giving a truly unique experience to everyone
What is Adrian like?
What kind of environment do you thrive in?
An environment where I have the autonomy to work without fear, yet one that is big on check-ins and acknowledges above and beyond work without having to flaunt or scream from the rooftops about it
When have you had to show resilience in your life or career?
At the beginning of 2020, I had to pivot my GAP year plans to ensure I was in stable employment, resulting in my time as an Online Manager at Woolworths.
Also, my time after AMER Sports, where I had to work in roles to ensure I had a steady income whilst also rebuilding my career in sports.
What about Adrian interests outside of work?
What are your interests outside of work?
Besides genuinely all types of sports, I am a big foodie, I also love many genres of Music and absolutely love to travel (and experience sporting events overseas too!)
What is your favourite sporting moment?
My first ever AFL Final, where I witnessed Trent Cotchin spin and kick a reverse torp to seal the win against Geelong at the MCG (I teared up and will never forget that feeling) followed extremely closely by the moments after the 2017 AFL GF where I got to celebrate a Richmond Flag, listening to Jack sing Mr Brightside & lying on the MCG Turf.
What’s your ideal holiday?
A 6 week trip to Europe, to go around and taste the delights of the continent, along with witnessing various sporting events (Wimbeldon/Roland Garros, F1 at Monza or Spa, see a stage of the Tour De France, Watch many Football Games (especially a Champions League Final and the Championship Playoff) followed up by a quick 5-7 day stopover in Japan (to have some Ramen & Kobe Beef, watch a couple of Baseball games and enjoy the peaceful Chaos that is Osaka)
If you had 30 minutes to pick the brain of anyone, who would it be and why?
Brendon Gale - to understand how he can identify the right people, motivate the collective and uplift an entire organisation to become a juggernaut (and then how he plans to start from scratch to emulate/replicate his success at Tasmania)
What’s one book or podcast that’s helped your career you recommend?
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck - Began the process of me releasing the shackles of what others thought and just being myself in all contexts of life
Additional details
Where in the world are you located, and where are you open to work?
Living in Melbourne, Open to work in Melbourne (Open to Frequent International & Interstate Travel)
What is the most important consideration for you in your next role?
Professional Development Opportunities
Culture Fit
What others say about Adrian
Never short of a question or finding a way to look at things from a different angle.
Loves to have a chat and connect from the get-go
When focused, really dials in and completes complex and time-sensitive tasks strongly
What questions does Adrian have for employers?
Why are you the right fit for me?
How frequently do you promote? (and at what rate from within?)
How do you acknowledge (and then implement measures to strengthen) that Work/Life balance is important for long-term employee success?
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