Buffalo Bills · 1 week ago
Sr Director/Director, Corporate Partnerships
Orchard Park, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$110K/yr - $170K/yr
6+ years expThe Buffalo Bills are a storied NFL franchise seeking a dynamic and strategic Senior Director/Director of Corporate Partnerships to drive revenue growth through innovative marketing partnerships. This role involves identifying, pitching, and securing new business opportunities that align with the Bills’ brand and business objectives.
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Responsibilities
Lead the ideation and strategic development of innovative, results-driven partnerships by engaging brand decision-makers and aligning their objectives with the full spectrum of Buffalo Bills assets
Consistently achieve or exceed sales goals and revenue targets as set by team leadership
Proactively prospect primarily U.S. and Canada-based companies, identifying qualified leads and engaging executive-level decision-makers to secure new business opportunities
Maintain and report weekly sales and prospecting activity to ensure transparency and accountability
Collaborate with the Partnership Solutions and Partnership Marketing teams to align proposals to prospective partners’ goals, identifying the most relevant Bills platforms and assets
Work cross-functionally with internal departments to customize and activate partnership opportunities that deliver measurable value
Attend home games and team events to host and build relationships with key decision-makers and prospective partners
Identify and pursue open and emerging business categories to expand the team’s partnership portfolio
Utilize CRM/KORE platform to maintain detailed records, planning notes and account history
Perform other related duties as assigned to support the overall success of the Corporate Partnerships team
Travel as required (up to 15%)
Qualification
Required
Proven track record of selling sponsorships on team property level and driving meaningful new partnership agreements
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Minimum 6-8 years of professional experience in professional sports or other related sponsorship sales
Strong work ethic and ability to thrive in deadline-driven environment
Experience developing engaging and impactful sales plans and presentations, promotional campaigns, proposals and associated contract negotiations
Must bring a love of solving strategic business challenges with creative solutions in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
Be timely and have a flexible work schedule to deal effectively with special event responsibilities throughout the year: weekends, nights and holidays as dictated by events or requirements
Thrive in a fast-paced workplace where managing multiple projects is critical to success
Collaborative team player with a willingness to support and elevate colleagues
Benefits
Comprehensive and affordable medical plan options
Fully paid dental, short and long-term disability, and life insurance
Supplemental vision care and critical illness coverage
401(K) with employer matching
Discretionary annual employer defined contribution
Generous paid time off including vacation, sick, holidays, volunteer time, diversity awareness days, paid parental leave
Deeply discounted employee season tickets and paid parking
Discount on team store merchandise
Onsite fitness facilities and employee cafeteria
We offer many social and community volunteer events as well as learning and development growth opportunities
Company
Buffalo Bills
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201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Arctos Sports Partners
2024-12-11Private Equity
Leadership Team
Terrence Gilbride
Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer
Emily Gaglio
Manager of Corporate Partnerships, Business Development
Recent News
Sports Business Journal
2026-01-20
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