Strategic Partnerships Lead - Premium Brands & Events

Padel39; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training and development

Free padel membership

Event access

Job summary

Padel39 in Austin seeks a dynamic sponsorships and partnerships expert to lead revenue growth. You will own end-to-end account growth, from prospecting to closing, in a role that is outward-facing and relationship-driven in the Austin market and beyond.

You will manage a robust pipeline, forecast accurately, and travel to Dallas and future markets as needed. A premium-brand background and strong negotiation skills are essential, with evenings and events as required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in sponsorship, partnerships, or sales with a measurable closing track record.
• Experience selling to premium brands, clubs, events.
• Willingness to travel to Dallas and future markets.
• Ability to build and execute a partner playbook and pipeline.

Responsibilities

• Sell club and programming sponsorships to local, regional, and national brands.
• Source and close corporate accounts for team events, client entertaining, and group programming.
• Source and close strategic partnerships across hospitality, real estate, sports, and local business.
• Own CRM pipeline hygiene and forecast accuracy; report weekly.
• Represent Padel39 at Austin and Dallas events and in local business communities.

Skills

Sponsorship sales

Partnership development

Forecasting

CRM discipline

Job description

Padel39 in Austin seeks a dynamic sponsorships and partnerships expert to lead revenue growth. You will own end-to-end account growth, from prospecting to closing, in a role that is outward-facing and relationship-driven in the Austin market and beyond.

You will manage a robust pipeline, forecast accurately, and travel to Dallas and future markets as needed. A premium-brand background and strong negotiation skills are essential, with evenings and events as required.