Director, Partnerships - Motorsports

Tixr

$120K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of experience in high-stakes sales, business development, or partnerships within sports or live events.
  • Established network in F1, NASCAR, endurance racing, or major event rights holders.
  • Expert in structuring complex commercial agreements and influencing executive-level decision-making.
  • Proactive 'hunter' style, thriving in fast-paced and ambiguous situations focused on revenue generation.
  • Analytical mindset with a strong focus on key performance indicators and deal pipeline health.

Responsibilities

  • Own and execute the go-to-market strategy for motorsports with targeted high-value prospects.
  • Lead the full sales cycle including discovery, demonstrations, contract negotiations, and closing.
  • Design deal structures with a focus on economics that foster profitable growth.
  • Effectively communicate Tixr's value to key stakeholders and navigate competitive environments.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure operational effectiveness and deal longevity.
  • Leverage industry connections to enhance market entry and fortify Tixr's global presence.

Benefits

  • 100% remote work with optional hybrid arrangements.
  • Comprehensive paid health benefits with no premiums.
  • Flexible open vacation policy.
  • 401(k) with a 50% match on contributions up to 3%.
  • Education stipend to support continued learning and development.
  • Paid equipment for home office needs.
  • Generous parental leave policy.
  • Paid holidays and birthdays off, enhancing work-life balance.
  • Frequent team events and offsite gatherings, fostering team camaraderie.
  • Exclusive access to event tickets for team members.
Full Job Description
The Opportunity

Tixr is seeking a high-caliber business development leader to spearhead our expansion into the global motorsports ecosystem. This is a hunter-focused, high-impact role for a commercially sharp operator who can identify, structure, and land major partnerships with sanctioning bodies, teams, promoters, and circuits. You will work closely with Tixr leadership to build the pipeline, lead high-stakes negotiations, and ensure successful deal execution.

Responsibilities
  • Aggressive Growth: Own the go-to-market strategy for motorsports, building and converting a robust pipeline of high-value prospects (F1, NASCAR, IndyCar, major circuits, and event operators).
  • Deal Architecture: Lead the entire sales cycle-from discovery and demos to complex contract negotiation and closing.
  • Commercial Structuring: Expertly design deal economics, including revenue share, upfront guarantees, and hybrid models that drive profitable growth.
  • Strategic Positioning: Clearly communicate Tixr's value proposition to executive stakeholders, effectively overcoming objections and navigating competitive landscapes.
  • Collaboration: Coordinate cross-functional teams (Product, Legal, Finance) to ensure operational readiness and post-deal success.
  • Network Utilization: Leverage existing industry relationships to accelerate market entry and build the Tixr brand globally.
Qualifications
  • Proven Closer: 6+ years in high-stakes sales, BD, or partnerships within sports/live events. You have a documented track record of closing large-scale commercial deals.
  • Industry Credibility: Deep existing network across F1, NASCAR, endurance racing, or major event rights holders.
  • Strategic Negotiator: Highly skilled in structuring complex commercial terms and influencing decision-makers at the C-suite level.
  • Action-Oriented: A "hunter" by nature who thrives in ambiguous, fast-paced environments and prioritizes revenue-generating activity above all else.
  • Data-Driven: Analytical, with a sharp focus on KPIs, deal health, and pipeline hygiene.


The Perks
  • Salary Range $120,000 + Bonus + Equity
  • 100% Remote with Hybrid Optional
  • Paid Health Benefits ($0 Premiums)
  • Dental, Vision, Life plans
  • Open Vacation
  • 401k (50% match up to 3%)
  • Paid Equipment
  • Education Stipend
  • Paid Holidays & Birthdays Off
  • Parental Leave
  • Team Offsites / Events
  • Ticket hookups!


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