Strategic Growth Leader, Sports & Entertainment

JDS Sports; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 158,000 - 193,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Angeles Sparks seeks a visionary Vice President of Business Strategy to drive enterprise strategy, analytics, and revenue growth across the organization. You will partner with the President and senior leaders to prioritize opportunities, align initiatives, and elevate data-informed decision-making.

The role requires a strategic thinker with executive presence, strong storytelling, and a proven track record in cross-functional execution within sports, media, or related industries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or equivalent preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive strategy, business operations, or consulting experience.
• Experience in sports, media, entertainment, or consumer businesses is a plus.
• Strong ability to translate strategy into measurable outcomes and drive execution.

Responsibilities

• Advise the President and executive team on short- and long-term opportunities and risks.
• Shape enterprise-wide strategic plans and ensure clear communication and execution.
• Collaborate with revenue leaders to optimize ticketing and partnerships and forecast performance.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Storytelling

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Data-driven decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or equivalent

Tools

Salesforce

Power BI

Job description

Los Angeles Sparks seeks a visionary Vice President of Business Strategy to drive enterprise strategy, analytics, and revenue growth across the organization. You will partner with the President and senior leaders to prioritize opportunities, align initiatives, and elevate data-informed decision-making.

The role requires a strategic thinker with executive presence, strong storytelling, and a proven track record in cross-functional execution within sports, media, or related industries.