Director, Strategic Partnerships & Sponsorships

JDS Sports; New York (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus eligibility

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401k match at 4%

PTO and holidays

Parental leave after 6 months

Job summary

The New York Liberty are seeking a Director, Partnership Development to lead the full-cycle sponsorship program, from prospecting to closing, in NY. You will develop 360° platforms that align brand objectives with our mission and manage relationships with marketers and agencies.

This role requires 5+ years in partnership/sponsorship or sports sales, a Bachelor’s degree, and strong storytelling via proposals and presentations. Occasional travel and game attendance are expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in partnership, sponsorship, media, or sports sales with a proven revenue track record.
• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Experience developing, pitching, negotiating, and closing integrated sponsorship programs.

Responsibilities

• Own the full partnership sales cycle from prospecting to deal closure.
• Identify and cultivate sponsorship opportunities across local and national markets.
• Develop 360° marketing platforms aligning brand objectives with the Liberty’s mission.

Skills

Partnership sales

Sponsorship sales

CRM / Salesforce

Proposal writing

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Salesforce

Job description

The New York Liberty are seeking a Director, Partnership Development to lead the full-cycle sponsorship program, from prospecting to closing, in NY. You will develop 360° platforms that align brand objectives with our mission and manage relationships with marketers and agencies.

This role requires 5+ years in partnership/sponsorship or sports sales, a Bachelor’s degree, and strong storytelling via proposals and presentations. Occasional travel and game attendance are expected.