VP, Naming Rights & University Partnerships

Learfield IMG College; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 215,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Health Savings Account

401(k) + Match

Paid time off

Parental Leave

20 Paid Holidays

Job summary

Learfield IMG College seeks a seasoned Naming Rights Vice President to lead business development for naming rights across its collegiate properties. You will work with Athletic Directors and university leadership to identify, create, and close transformational sponsorship opportunities.

Ideal candidates bring 15+ years in sponsorship sales, extensive Fortune 500 networks, and a proven ability to drive large-scale deals through a collaborative, executive-level approach.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of sales, sponsorship, or business development experience.
• Proven track record selling naming rights and large-scale sponsorships.
• Experience building relationships with Fortune 500 brands and C-suite executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead naming rights business development across Learfield's collegiate properties.
• Identify and cultivate stadium and arena naming rights opportunities.
• Partner with Athletic Directors and university leaders to take assets to market.
• Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of naming rights opportunities.

Skills

Sales leadership

Business development

Relationship management

Consultative selling

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic prospecting

Executive relationship management

Job description

Learfield IMG College seeks a seasoned Naming Rights Vice President to lead business development for naming rights across its collegiate properties. You will work with Athletic Directors and university leadership to identify, create, and close transformational sponsorship opportunities.

Ideal candidates bring 15+ years in sponsorship sales, extensive Fortune 500 networks, and a proven ability to drive large-scale deals through a collaborative, executive-level approach.