Director, Corporate Partnership Sales jobs in United States
cer-icon
Apply on Employer Site
company-logo

Washington Nationals · 2 weeks ago

Director, Corporate Partnership Sales

Washington Nationals is a military-friendly organization actively recruiting veterans and spouses. The Director of Corporate Partnerships is responsible for driving new revenue through the sale of strategic corporate partnerships, focusing on identifying, developing, and closing new business opportunities.

Sports

Responsibilities

Proactively identify and cultivate new corporate partnership opportunities at the local, regional, and national levels
Develop customized, ROI-driven proposals and presentations tailored to prospective partner objectives
Lead all aspects of the sales cycle — from prospecting and pitching to negotiation and closing
Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop innovative partnership platforms and activation concepts
Maintain a robust pipeline of qualified prospects and consistently meet or exceed individual revenue targets
Represent the Nationals brand with professionalism and strategic insight in external meetings, events, and hospitality settings
Ensure seamless handoff to the activation team post-sale and maintain involvement to support long-term partner success
Stay current on industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging sponsorship opportunities
Other duties as assigned

Qualification

B2B sales experienceNegotiation skillsStrategic thinkingBusiness acumenMicrosoft Office SuiteCommunication skillsPresentation skillsEstablished networkCRM experienceSelf-motivatedGoal-drivenRelationship-buildingFast-paced environment

Required

Bachelor's Degree required
Minimum 6 years of experience in sports sponsorship or high-level B2B sales
Demonstrated success in closing complex, high-value deals with senior decision-makers
Exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation skills
Strategic thinker with a solutions-oriented approach to sales
Strong business acumen and understanding of marketing principles
Self-motivated, goal-driven, and comfortable working independently
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, competitive environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Flexible schedule with availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

Preferred

Established network of brand and agency contacts preferred
CRM experience a plus

Benefits

Paid vacation and sick leave, paid holidays throughout the year and a holiday break in December
Medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts
401(k) and pension plan
Access to complimentary tickets to Nationals home games
Employee discounts
Free onsite fitness center

Company

Washington Nationals

twittertwitter
company-logo
The Washington Nationals are a Major League Baseball team based in Washington, D.C.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

leader-logo
Mike DeBartolo
Senior Vice President & Assistant General Manager, Baseball Operations
linkedin
Company data provided by crunchbase