DC United

Head of Business - DC Power FC

DC United$100K — $110K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in senior leadership roles within sports, media, entertainment, or a customer-focused sector.
  • Proven track record in driving revenue, partnerships, or business growth.
  • In-depth knowledge of sponsorship sales, marketing, brand development, and fan engagement strategies.
  • Experience in a professional sports setting or similar growth-oriented organization is a plus.
  • Ability to thrive in a dynamic, resourceful, and evolving operational landscape.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills required.
  • Genuine passion for soccer and alignment with Power FC's mission.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and implement the club's revenue and business strategy.
  • Manage and expand all commercial areas, such as sponsorships, ticket sales, and merchandise.
  • Drive the sponsorship and partnership strategy through prospecting, negotiation, and relationship management.
  • Oversee brand marketing, communications, and initiatives for fan engagement and growth.
  • Build and lead a streamlined business operations team with established goals and KPIs.
  • Collaborate across functions with sporting and operational teams to ensure alignment.
  • Partner with the CEO on strategic planning and long-term growth strategies.

Benefits

  • Leadership role in establishing and expanding a professional soccer organization.
  • Significant visibility and impact across the organization.
  • Creative, collaborative, and mission-driven work environment.
  • Competitive compensation with potential long-term benefits.
Full Job Description
Position Summary

DC Power FC is seeking a senior business leader to oversee and grow all commercial and revenue-generating functions of the club. This role will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team and will be responsible for building, executing, and scaling the club's business strategy in a fast-paced, growth-stage environment.

This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for someone who is comfortable building from the ground up, leading by doing, and helping shape a top-tier professional soccer organization with strong roots in the Washington, D.C. community.

Essential Functions
  • Lead and execute the club's overall business and revenue strategy.
  • Oversee and grow all commercial functions, including sponsorships, partnerships, ticket sales, premium experiences, merchandise, marketing, and fan engagement. Drive sponsorship and partnership strategy, including prospecting, negotiation, and relationship management.
  • Provide leadership over brand, marketing, communications, and fan growth initiatives. Build and manage a lean business operations team and establish clear goals, KPIs, and reporting. Identify new and creative revenue opportunities aligned with the club's mission and values.
  • Work cross-functionally with sporting, operations, and community teams to ensure alignment. Partner closely with the CEO on strategic planning, budgeting, and long-term growth initiatives.


Qualifications
  • 5+ years of senior-level leadership experience in sports, media, entertainment, or a related consumer-facing industry.
  • Demonstrated success driving revenue, partnerships, or business growth.
  • Strong understanding of sponsorship sales, marketing, brand development, and fan engagement.
  • Experience in professional sports or a growth-stage organization strongly preferred.
  • Comfort operating in a scrappy, resource-conscious, and evolving environment.
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
  • Passion for soccer and alignment with Power FC's mission and values.

Why Power FC
  • Opportunity to play a meaningful leadership role in building and scaling a professional soccer club.
  • High-impact position with visibility across all areas of the organization.
  • Collaborative, entrepreneurial, and mission-driven culture.
  • Competitive compensation for a growth-stage organization with long-term upside.

Compensation

$100,000 - $110,000

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