PGA TOUR

Head of Business Development PGA TOUR Studios

PGA TOUR$120K — $150K *
Media
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15+ years of experience in business development or media sales in sports or entertainment
  • Proven history of closing complex, multi-party deals
  • Experience with production companies, studios, networks, or streaming platforms
  • Deep understanding of content development and distribution
  • Preferably monetization experience with technology or digital platforms
  • Strong financial acumen for deal structuring and negotiation
  • Excellent communication skills for influencing stakeholders
  • Established network within media and technology sectors
  • Preferred experience in sports and large-scale live events

Responsibilities

  • Identify and develop new revenue opportunities across various content formats
  • Originate and pitch innovative concepts for events and series
  • Partner with creative teams to harmonize opportunities with strategic priorities
  • Negotiate partnerships with leading production entities and platforms
  • Oversee all stages of deal development from inception to closure
  • Cultivate relationships with key stakeholders in content and technology
  • Collaborate with Legal and Finance to create effective deal structures
  • Lead monetization strategies for PGA TOUR's technology assets
  • Explore commercialization avenues for digital products and applications
  • Position PGA TOUR Studios as a premier production partner
  • Enhance revenue through service offerings and pricing strategies
  • Align closely with Corporate Partnerships and Media teams for cohesive strategy
  • Drive revenue opportunities that extend beyond standard media sponsorships

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness plans
  • Generous paid time off to support work-life balance
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth
  • Collaborative and innovative company culture
  • Access to PGA TOUR events and exclusive experiences
Full Job Description
This position is responsible for maximizing utilization and revenue generation across PGA TOUR Studios' production facilities, technical infrastructure and production services by securing third-party productions, studio rentals and commercial production opportunities. This role serves as the commercial lead for external studio and production sales, developing relationships with broadcasters, streaming platforms, leagues, federations, production companies, agencies and content creators seeking world-class production facilities and services. The position is accountable for converting available production capacity into revenue-generating opportunities while establishing PGA TOUR Studios as a preferred destination for live and non-live content production. In addition to studio commercialization, this role identifies and develops opportunities to monetize PGA TOUR production capabilities, technology assets and operational expertise through licensing arrangements, service agreements and strategic commercial partnerships. Working closely with PGA TOUR Studios leadership, Media Business Development, Corporate Partnerships and Technology teams, the position ensures commercial opportunities align with enterprise priorities while delivering measurable revenue growth and increased utilization of PGA TOUR assets. Qualifications • Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred • 12+ years of progressive experience in studio sales, production services sales, media operations business development, venue commercialization or related commercial leadership roles • Proven success generating revenue through production facilities, broadcast operations, studio rentals, production services or media infrastructure • Demonstrated ability to build and manage sales pipelines while originating and closing complex commercial agreements • Experience selling to broadcasters, streaming platforms, sports leagues, production companies, agencies, content owners or enterprise media clients • Strong understanding of studio operations, broadcast production workflows and production economics • Experience developing pricing strategies, utilization models and commercial service offerings • Strong financial and commercial acumen, including deal structuring, forecasting and contract negotiation • Exceptional communication, presentation and relationship management skills • Demonstrated ability to influence executive stakeholders and build partnerships across diverse organizations • Existing network across media, broadcast, production, entertainment or sports industries preferred • Experience commercializing technology, production services or operational capabilities preferred • Experience within sports, media, entertainment or large-scale live event environments preferred Responsibilities • Own the commercial utilization strategy for PGA TOUR Studios, maximizing occupancy and revenue generation across studio facilities, production resources and technical infrastructure • Develop and execute proactive sales strategies targeting broadcasters, streaming platforms, sports leagues, production companies, agencies and content creators • Build, maintain and manage a robust pipeline of third-party productions, studio rentals and production-service engagements • Identify available production capacity and convert unused inventory into revenue-generating opportunities • Establish PGA TOUR Studios as a premier destination for live and non-live content production through targeted outreach and relationship development • Package and sell studio space, production facilities, control rooms, production technology, technical operations support and post-production services • Develop commercial offerings, pricing structures and service models that improve facility utilization and profitability • Achieve established revenue, utilization and client acquisition objectives • Lead end-to-end commercial opportunity development, including prospecting, proposal creation, negotiation and contract execution • Structure and negotiate commercial agreements aligned with enterprise priorities and operational capabilities • Develop and maintain relationships with key decision-makers across media, entertainment, sports and production industries • Serve as the primary commercial contact for external clients utilizing TOUR Studios facilities and production services • Collaborate with Media Business Development, Corporate Partnerships and other commercial teams to ensure coordinated market engagement • Build repeatable commercial offerings that can be scaled across multiple clients and production opportunities • Identify and pursue opportunities to commercialize TOUR production technologies, scoring systems and operational capabilities • Evaluate new markets and applications for TOUR production infrastructure and technical capabilities • Develop commercial models that extend the value of TOUR assets beyond traditional golf programming • Assist in bringing new business opportunities to market that leverage existing production and technology investments • Partner closely with Production Operations, Engineering, Technology and Studio leadership to align commercial commitments with operational capacity • Coordinate with Legal and Finance teams to structure agreements, finalize contracts and support revenue forecasting • Ensure all opportunities comply with existing rights agreements, contractual obligations and enterprise commercial strategies • Track pipeline performance, conversion rates, utilization metrics and revenue generation to inform business decisions • Provide market intelligence, customer feedback and industry insights to support future growth opportunities

About PGA TOUR

The PGA TOUR is a professional golf organization that is headquartered in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. It was founded in 1929 and is responsible for organizing and promoting professional golf tournaments around the world. The PGA TOUR is made up of three tours: the PGA TOUR, the Korn Ferry Tour, and the PGA TOUR Champions. The PGA TOUR is the most prestigious of the three tours and is home to many of the world's top golfers. The organization also operates the PGA TOUR Superstore, which is a chain of golf retail stores located throughout the United States.
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Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Founded
2023
5 Year Trend
+5%
Revenue
$3 billion

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