Senior Director, Revenue Growth & Partnerships

National Women's Soccer League; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Unlimited PTO

Hybrid work model

Health coverage

401k employer match

Commuter benefits

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Gym on-site

Pet insurance

Job summary

The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) is seeking a high-impact sales leader reporting to the Head of Business Development to drive revenue through partner programs and activations.

You will lead cross-functional teams across Partnerships, Marketing, Broadcast, and PR to craft best-in-class sponsorship solutions and engage Fortune 500 brands. This role blends strategic leadership with hands-on execution in a fast-growing sports league.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in marketing, activation, partner solutions, business development, or partnership management at a league, team, or agency.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional, commercially-driven workstreams to identify new revenue opportunities across the NWSL ecosystem.
• Partner closely with Partnerships, Marketing, Broadcast, and PR to develop best-in-class marketing solutions for prospective partners.
• Engage senior-level marketing leaders at Fortune 500 companies in key open and strategic categories for the League.
• Own weekly/monthly reporting for the Partnerships team, senior leadership, and the Commercial Committee.
• Manage agency relationships (sales representation, research, etc.) and lead the development and execution of partner events.
• Build and maintain relationships with sports marketing, advertising, and media agencies, establishing the League as a thought leader and resource within soccer and women's sports

Skills

Marketing leadership

Senior stakeholder management

Partnership development

Revenue generation

Sports sponsorship

Communication & candor

Job description

The National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) is seeking a high-impact sales leader reporting to the Head of Business Development to drive revenue through partner programs and activations.

You will lead cross-functional teams across Partnerships, Marketing, Broadcast, and PR to craft best-in-class sponsorship solutions and engage Fortune 500 brands. This role blends strategic leadership with hands-on execution in a fast-growing sports league.