Vice President of Global Partnerships responsible for securing key partnerships to maximize revenue for major new stadium project in the Southeastern U.S. Focused on collaboration and innovative partnership solutions.
Responsibilities
Become immersed in the brand of the new team to create, package, and sell solution based Naming Rights and Founding/Official partnerships while leading a team to meet and exceed all revenue goals.
Present the team to potential national/international partnership and develop and integrated, solution-driven approach to creating partnership packages.
Work with partnerships team to manage a process for key category development and platform ideation for new partners.
Secure and conduct partnership development meetings with potential clients by leveraging relationships as well as cold outreach.
Research and identify industries and organizations to solicit partnerships.
Lead the business development team to design high-level vision decks and interactive pitch meetings.
Negotiate and close partnership deals and work with counsel through contract execution.
Manage a pipeline of new business prospects for the entire Partnership sales team.
Develop relationships and work directly with key colleagues to create a collaborative business development process and the opportunity for integrated partnerships.
Understand the marketing and business objectives of prospective clients and their agencies to determine how a partnership with the team can help them achieve their goals.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers at client marketing companies and their respective advertising agencies.
Attend weekly meetings with senior-level executives and provide routine business development updates.
Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent required
Minimum of 10 years of high-level partnership revenue performance.
Preferable selling partnerships for professional, collegiate or media sports property.
Preferable experience includes working with new and/or facility renovation projects within the Sports and Entertainment industry.
Leadership vision that can make decisions for long-term benefits of the club and the community.
Strong collaborator with track record of working exceptionally well across all areas of the business (sales, marketing, operations, etc.)
Thrives in a team-oriented environment.
Renowned solution-selling pedigree
Solid book of business with high-level contacts at large and midsize corporations, particularly companies with partnership portfolios
A proven track record in pitching, negotiating, and closing six and seven-figure partnership deals.
Expertise in identifying opportunities, developing strategies, and negotiating creative solutions.
Strong interpersonal and leadership abilities with excellent communication skills
High energy and a personality that thrives in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
Strong work ethic and a competitive drive to win.
Ability to communicate the value of partnership vs. pure media as a marketing solution.
History of developing creative proposals that meet and exceed potential partners’ business objectives.
Benefits
medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
paid vacation
401k plan
Job title
Vice President, Global Partnerships – Major New Stadium Project
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