Diamond Sports Partnerships Lead

Double Good; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Immediate vesting in 401k

Popcorn Allowance

Paid time off and leaves

Job summary

Double Good is seeking a Head of Partnerships, Education to lead the diamond sports segment (baseball and softball) and grow partnerships with leagues, districts, and national bodies. You will set strategy, manage key organizers, and lead a Market Development Manager to execute the plan.

This hybrid Chicago role collaborates with Marketing, Revenue Operations, and Customer Success to drive fundraising growth and event success while traveling to key events.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in or selling into US youth baseball/softball ecosystem.
• Proven ability to build and close partnerships with organizations, not just individuals.
• Strong communication skills, credible with league boards and at events.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience; valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Own the education growth plan for diamond sports with monthly and weekly rhythm.
• Identify and win regional, state, and national partners; manage outreach plan.
• Own Donate Joy program seeding, messaging, and follow-up with organizers.
• Time outreach to the education buying calendar around conferences and planning seasons.
• Lead education events, lead generation, and post-event conversions.
• Manage top organizers with Customer Success to share fundraising learnings.
• Report quarterly on competitors, trends, and vendor activity; be the visible face.

Skills

Partnerships

Business development

Sales

Stakeholder management

Public speaking

CRM (HubSpot)

Leadership

Strategy

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

HubSpot CRM

Job description

Double Good is seeking a Head of Partnerships, Education to lead the diamond sports segment (baseball and softball) and grow partnerships with leagues, districts, and national bodies. You will set strategy, manage key organizers, and lead a Market Development Manager to execute the plan.

This hybrid Chicago role collaborates with Marketing, Revenue Operations, and Customer Success to drive fundraising growth and event success while traveling to key events.