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Senior Director, Strategic Partnerships About the Company Emerging athlete licensing firm Industry Sports Type Privately Held, Private Equity-backed Founded 2019 Employees 51-200 Categories • Fantasy Sports • Sports • Sporting Goods About the Role Join our dynamic team as the Senior Director, Strategic Partnerships. This pivotal role focuses on developing and securing partnerships with premium player associations and individual athletes. We are looking for a highly motivated individual who excels in communication and teamwork, and demonstrates a strong background in business development, sponsorship, and athlete endorsements. The ideal candidate will possess an in-depth understanding of the sports sponsorship and marketing landscape, with the ability to identify promising target brands. As a strategic thinker and creative seller, you will craft compelling long-term partnership solutions tailored to meet client needs and drive results. Key responsibilities include: • Collaborating with the VP and Sales Strategy team to pinpoint market opportunities • Creating engaging partnership platforms and executing a robust sales strategy to exceed revenue targets • Leading a small sales team and delivering unique activations in line with client goals The right fit will have at least 15 years of experience in direct sales or business development within a major sports league or agency, along with a strong network of industry connections. A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required. Proficiency in sales CRM software, along with a passion for sports, media, entertainment, and athlete empowerment, is essential. If you are a skilled storyteller and collaborative leader who can transform insights into impactful sales tools, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Travel for this position is less than 10%.