National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) · 4 days ago
Vice President, Partnership Management and Solutions
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$175K/yr - $200K/yr
15+ years expThe National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) is one of the fastest-growing professional sports leagues in the U.S., and they are seeking a Vice President of Partnership Management and Solutions to lead the development and execution of strategies for partnership growth and retention. This role involves managing relationships with partners, leading a team, and collaborating across various departments to enhance commercial success.
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Responsibilities
Create incremental opportunities within existing and future partnerships; collaborate with organizational leaders to identify high-impact opportunities that enhance the overall commercial strategy
Lead, inspire, and develop a talented team of partnership professionals, setting high standards for collaboration, performance, and culture
Serve as a trusted senior liaison to partner leadership, ensuring deep top-to-top relationships and strategic integration
Work closely internally across marketing, media, operations, events, sporting, human resources, community, legal, and finance to deliver seamless partner activations, and develop strategic partnership solutions
Drive the use of performance analytics and insights to analyze and assess inventory and asset value, partnership success, inform strategy, and continuously improve organizationally
Enable maximization of revenue against O&O platforms and drive incremental investment in media partner channels to further increase strategic value of property and extend NWSL integrated campaigns
Oversee development of presentation materials to align with larger NWSL brand representation while also integrating impactful visuals and customization by partner
Qualification
Required
15+ years of progressive experience in integrated, cross-channel partnerships, partnership management, account leadership, or related roles within sports, entertainment, or high-growth consumer brands
Proven record of securing, retaining, and expanding multimillion-dollar partnerships, with measurable success in renewal rates, average partnership tenure, multi-year revenue growth, and upsell conversion
Expertise in developing sponsorship assets, marketing platforms, and customized partner activations that drive measurable ROI, deliver against partner KPIs, and advance league-level growth priorities
Demonstrated ability to support business development teams by creating clear and compelling league narratives, data-backed insights, and research-driven proposals that enhance the league's commercial value proposition
Skilled in building and executing partner retention strategies grounded in exceptional service, innovative storytelling, and performance reporting, resulting in deeper, longer-term partnerships
Exceptional relationship-building and communication skills, with the executive presence to represent the league at the highest levels and a solutions + service-first mindset that fosters trusted, enduring brand relationships
Experienced in leading and scaling high-performing teams, instilling accountability, collaboration, and inclusion while creating a culture of commercial excellence and innovation
Deep understanding of the commercial landscape in sports, media, and brand marketing, with the ability to anticipate market shifts, identify new revenue streams, and proactively adapt sponsorship strategies
Advanced analytical and research capabilities, with a proven ability to translate data into insights that strengthen business cases, optimize asset performance, and drive renewal and expansion opportunities
Preferred
Passion for purpose-driven work and the ability to connect business outcomes with organizational values, with a commitment to advancing women's soccer through intentional partnerships and innovation
Prior team or league commercial experience strongly preferred; transferable expertise in adjacent industries will also be considered
Benefits
Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO), sick days, and an end-of-year office closure.
Hybrid Work Model: Three days in-office and two remote days per week.
Robust Health Coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Mental Health benefits for employees and dependents.
401k with employer match and safe harbor contributions.
Commuter benefits, Short/Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Gym On-Site, and Voluntary Pet Insurance.
Company
National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) is the premier women’s professional soccer league in the world, featuring national team players from around the globe.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$125MKey Investors
Sixth Street
2023-04-04Undisclosed· $125M
Leadership Team
Christopher Daley
Manager, Partnership Marketing
Cindy J. Chang MD, FAMSSM, FACSM
Chief Medical Officer
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