Director, Sales

Kroenke Sports and Entertainment

$100K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS/BA degree in field or related area
  • 5+ years' experience in sales or a related field
  • Background in professional, collegiate, or media-related sales
  • Preferred: experience selling sports sponsorships
  • Valid driver's license and ability to meet driving standards.

Responsibilities

  • Build corporate relationships for sponsorship and media partnerships
  • Prospect and close new deals for KSE properties
  • Collaborate with Leadership Team to foster a positive sales culture
  • Research new sales prospects to achieve seven-figure targets
  • Lead sales presentations with C-Suite partners
  • Coordinate with internal departments to execute successful sales deals
  • Report on sales metrics and sponsor interactions weekly.

Benefits

  • 12 Paid Company Holidays
  • Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Life Insurance
  • Short and Long-term Disability
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • 401K/Employer Match
Full Job Description
Job Title: Sales Director

Department: Partnership Marketing & Media Sales

Business Unit: KSE

Location: Denver, CO

Reports To: VP, Partnership Marketing & Media Sales

Employment Type: Full Time - Salaried - Exempt

Supervisor Position: Yes

Posting End Date: 09/25/2026

Nature of Work:
  • Responsible for building corporate relationships capable of driving impactful sponsorship and media partnerships for KSE and with our clients
  • Prospect, pitch, and close new sponsorship and media deals associated with the following properties: Colorado Avalanche, Denver Nuggets, Colorado Mammoth, Ball Arena, Paramount Theater, KSE Development, and Altitude Sports & Entertainment (TV & Radio)
  • Works closely with the Leadership Team on building a positive sales culture within the department, emphasizing relationships, collaboration and meeting revenue goals


Examples of work performed:
  • Build and maintain a robust list of corporate relationships
  • Research and identify new sponsorship and media sales prospects to meet 7-figure new business goal
  • Develop and lead sales presentations with C-Suite partners and internal stakeholders
  • Collaborate with the Activation team and other internal KSE departments to execute against sponsorship and media sales deals
  • Maintain positive and clear communication between the Partnership Marketing & Media Sales department and other departments within KSE (i.e., marketing, game presentation, accounting, building operations, ticket sales, premium hospitality, legal, IT, television, radio, etc.)
  • Attending games and other events to entertain clients and build corporate relationships
  • Provide weekly reporting of sales metrics including pipeline generation, pitched deals, account updates, and relevant sponsor interactions


This description is a summary only and highlights the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive. The duties of this position may change based on business needs. The Company reserves the right to add or remove duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the supervisor and/or hiring authority.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands:
  • Typical Office Conditions
  • Ability to work nights and weekends, including standing at sporting or other events for extended periods of time.
  • Occasional travel to other markets for league meetings, client entertainment, and other related business development activity.

Qualifications:
  • Minimum
    • BS/BA degree in field or related field
    • 5+ years' experience in field or related field
    • Professional, collegiate, and/or media related sales experience
    • Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at time of hire
  • Preferred
    • Experience selling sports sponsorships
    • Ability to acquire or produce and maintain a valid driver's license and meet company vehicle driving standards.

Competencies/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
  • Ability to maintain positive attitude and demonstrate professionalism
  • Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
  • Ability to complete work accurately and in a timely manner
  • Ability to work independently & in a group setting and demonstrate good judgment skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
  • Possesses excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to multi-task, prioritize and adapt to changing environments


Compensation:
  • Base salary: $100,000
  • Eligible for approved company commission plan

Benefits Include:
  • 12 Paid Company Holidays
  • Health Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Life Insurance
  • Short and Long-term Disability
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Flexible Spending plans (FSAs)
  • 401K/Employer Match


Applications must be received by: 09/25/2026

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