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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in business development and sponsorship sales within the sports and entertainment sectors, with a strong focus on cultivating strategic partnerships and maximizing revenue through innovative marketing solutions.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Business DevelopmentSponsorship SalesNegotiation SkillsRelationship BuildingIntegrated Marketing Solutions
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Data-Driven ProspectingContract NegotiationAsset ValuationMarket Opportunity EvaluationSponsorship Trends Analysis
Soft Skills
Excellent CommunicationCollaborationCoaching and Support
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree
Industry Keywords
Collegiate AthleticsPartnership ManagementPremium Sponsorship AssetsMultimedia RightsNIL Partnerships
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Accelerate the commercialization and sale of high-value sponsorship assets across the Southeastern Conference, Big Ten Conference, and other Power Four properties
- Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities using data-driven prospecting tools
- Develop and sell integrated marketing solutions across Learfield assets, including naming rights, jersey patches, field logos, court logos, and emerging inventory
- Cultivate and maintain strategic partnerships with national and regional brands
- Negotiate and finalize business contracts while ensuring seamless execution and fulfillment with local properties and the Partnership Management team
- Develop asset positioning, valuation, packaging, and commercialization strategies to maximize revenue and long-term partner value
- Coach and support field teams through prospecting, negotiation, and activation efforts
- Provide thought leadership on collegiate sponsorship trends, premium inventory monetization, and partnership best practices
- Identify and evaluate emerging market opportunities, sponsorship trends, and innovative inventory offerings
- Build relationships with local property teams and key internal stakeholders
- Represent the organization at industry conferences, campus meetings, client presentations, and other key events
- Travel regularly to meet university stakeholders, support field teams, and advance strategic business development initiatives (approximately 30–50%)
Requirements
What you’ll need- Eight (8) or more years of experience in business development, sponsorship sales, partnerships, or related roles within sports, media, or entertainment
- Demonstrated success securing high-value partnerships and navigating complex stakeholder environments
- Strong understanding of higher education institutions, particularly collegiate athletics and campus branding
- Demonstrated success collaborating across departments and with external partners
- Excellent communication, negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building skills
- Willingness to travel regularly and work flexible hours to support university schedules
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university (preferred)
- Experience in sports sponsorships, multimedia rights, NIL partnerships, or enterprise partnerships (preferred)
- Familiarity with integrated marketing solutions, including digital, experiential, and premium sponsorship assets (preferred)
- Experience with high-value sports or media inventory (preferred)
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Life Insurance and Other Insurance Plans
- Flexible Paid Time Off (minimum 10+ days annually)
- Parental Leave
- 20 Paid Holidays
- 401(k) + Match
- Short/Long Term Disability