sequel ยท 3 months ago
Director of Athlete Relations - US
Sequel is a digital family office for elite athletes, providing access to exclusive venture investment opportunities. The Director of Athlete Relations will build and deepen trust with athletes and their networks, converting relationships into memberships and partnerships while expanding the company's presence across major sports in the US.
Angel InvestmentEducationFinancial ServicesFinTechImpact InvestingVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Source, engage, and convert professional athletes into sequel members
Drive disciplined follow-up and accountability to turn conversations into signed members
Build trust with athletes, agents, financial advisors, and key gatekeepers
Leverage your network to unlock warm introductions and referrals
Represent sequel at games, training facilities, and athlete events
Support and host athlete-facing events that showcase sequel's value
Work closely with our global team to refine athlete acquisition strategy
Contribute to sequel's expansion across sports and geographies
Qualification
Required
Proven Relationship Builder - A track record of converting conversations into long-term partnerships or sales in high-trust, high-value environments (athletes, HNWIs, private banking, luxury services, or VC-backed startups)
Networked in US Sports - Existing relationships in the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, or elite US sports
Trust Builder - Ability to win credibility quickly with world-class athletes and their advisors
Commercially Disciplined - Comfortable owning targets, building a pipeline, and exceeding acquisition goals
High Emotional Intelligence - Strong listening skills, patience, and cultural sensitivity
Mobile & Flexible - Willing to travel extensively for meetings, games, and events
Benefits
The chance to work with a roster of champions across every major sport
A fast-growing, mission-driven environment with global expansion opportunities
Direct impact in shaping the next generation of athlete wealth and empowerment at sequel