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Intersport · 3 months ago

Co-Executive Director, Strategic Partnerships – Cincinnati

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityDirector/Executive
money$125K/yr - $175K/yr
date10+ years exp

Intersport is the owner of The Association of Pickleball Players (APP), dedicated to enhancing the pickleball tournament experience. They are seeking a Co-Executive Director for Strategic Partnerships to generate revenue, manage a team, and foster client relationships in the Cincinnati market.

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Responsibilities

Embody and reflects the APP’s performance-based culture and commits him/herself and team to the highest standards for all work
Work effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver executional excellence
Prospect, pitch, and close six- and seven-figure sponsorship and media agreements with clients and agencies locally, regionally and nationally
Apply a genuine eagerness to mentor, grow, and learn from a diverse and talented team
Play a lead role to hire, and ultimately train select team members with responsibility for goal setting, feedback, and constructive guidance
Potential team will consist of:
Existing Co-Executive Director, Strategic Partnerships (C-ED)
Manager, Strategic Partnerships (sponsorship and hospitality sales)
Coordinator, Partnership Marketing (sponsor management/servicing)

Qualification

Sponsorship salesHospitality salesMedia salesClient-direct networkTeam managementPresentation skillsEntrepreneurial mindsetPowerPoint proficiencyExcel proficiencyWord proficiencyVerbal communicationWritten communication

Required

Minimum of ten (10) years' full-time experience in sponsorship, hospitality, and/or media sales
Strong understanding of the sales process with a passion for pitching and closing new business
Ability to detail a history of having sold numerous six- and seven-figure sponsorship, hospitality, and/or media sales agreements
Ability to develop new relationships with sponsorship and/or media buyers
Must have a strong client-direct/agency network of sponsorship marketing decision-makers in the Cincinnati marketplace
Experience managing, training, and mentoring junior-level staff
Exemplary verbal and written communication skills with high-level presentation ability
Flexibility to work both independently and collaboratively in an entrepreneurial environment
Proficiency in PowerPoint, Word, Excel

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Parental leave benefits
401(k) with company match for qualified employees

Company

Intersport

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Intersport is an award-winning agency and leader in the creation of ideas, content and experiences that attract and engage passionate audiences.
dateFounded in 1985
location
Chicago, Illinois, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://www.intersport.global

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Ryan Robinson
COO
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Jim Kenyon
President, Partnerships & Experiences
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