Access Holdings · 2 months ago
VP of Strategy ACE (Playfly Sports)
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$150K/yr - $200K/yr
10+ years expAccess Holdings is a next-generation alternative asset manager providing investors with access to the lower-middle market. They are seeking a VP of Strategy to lead strategic ideation and evaluation for Playfly Sports, focusing on growth ambitions and market expansion.
Financial ServicesVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Develop and lead the long-range strategic roadmap aligned with Playfly's growth and value creation goals
Translate market insights into actionable strategies across sports media rights, sponsorship, and digital fan engagement
Support EVP, Strategic Finance in annual strategic planning, own scenario modeling, and partner with EVP, Operations to ensure successful cross-functional strategy implementation
Evolve monetization models across Intellectual Property ("IP"), media rights, and sponsorships
Design strategic partnerships that deepen revenue potential and enhance client value
Identify and evaluate marketplace pricing, packaging, and go-to-market ("GTM") to determine impact and best practice application for Playfly commercial teams
Partner with business line and functional leaders to align operations, product development, and go-to-market execution with corporate priorities
Partner with TMO to establish and implement enterprise-level KPIs and strategic dashboards to drive accountability and visibility
Foster a culture of intellectual curiosity and continuous improvement across the company
Identify, evaluate, and execute M&A opportunities to accelerate platform expansion
Collaborate with Access Holdings on diligence, negotiation, integration, and value realization
Build and manage a robust M&A pipeline underpinned by established destination plan and growth priorities with consistent frequency of deal origination
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in corporate development, investment banking, private equity, or consulting roles, ideally within sports, media, or entertainment
Deep familiarity with media monetization, sponsorship models, and rights negotiations
Demonstrated success in designing and executing complex strategic initiatives
Deep experience deconstructing large markets, identifying targets, and talking to the marketplace
Demonstrated Investor Relations and executive communication experience
Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred
Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, AI tools, and business intelligence platforms such as Tableau or Power BI
Outstanding written and interpersonal communication skills; demonstrated ability to synthesize and simplify complex business concepts to communicate in a clear and concise manner
Innovative and creative thinker with the ability to derive best practices
Ability to model and design strategic proposals for an investor and board level audience
Strategic planner with the ability to plan and execute upon a defined task or strategy
Passion for innovation and demonstrates intellectual curiosity
Demonstrated leadership skills with an ability to drive change across a matrixed organization
Fast learner with a desire to move with urgency, accountability, and intent
Ability to skillfully navigate and lead negotiation processes to achieve optimal outcomes
Comfortable working with complex operational data and financial and operational analysis
Preferred
Early-career experience in investment banking, private equity, or top-tier consulting is preferred
Company
Access Holdings
Access Holdings is a Baltimore-based private equity firm that offers direct investment opportunities.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Kevin McAllister
Founder
Michael Rodgers
Partner
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