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
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
The Washington Nationals are a Major League Baseball team based in Washington, D.C.
Funding
Current Stage
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