Sr. Director, Business Development

National Women's Soccer League

$165K — $195K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in marketing, activation, partner solutions, business development, or partnership management
  • Credible presence with internal and external stakeholders
  • Entrepreneurial mindset, thrives in fast-moving environments
  • Successful track record in revenue-generating partnerships
  • Leads with candor, accountability, and humility
  • Familiarity with sports, media rights, or sponsorship landscape

Responsibilities

  • Lead cross-functional, commercially-driven workstreams to find new revenue opportunities
  • Collaborate with Partnerships, Marketing, Broadcast, and PR teams to create marketing solutions
  • Engage with senior marketing leaders at Fortune 500 companies
  • Manage weekly/monthly reporting for partnerships and leadership teams
  • Oversee agency relationships and partner event execution
  • Build relationships with sports marketing, advertising, and media agencies

Benefits

  • Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) and end-of-year office closure
  • Hybrid work model with three in-office and two remote days
  • Robust health coverage including medical, dental, vision, and mental health benefits
  • 401k with employer match and safe harbor contributions
  • Comprehensive perks including commuter benefits, gym on-site, and voluntary pet insurance
Full Job Description
The Role

Reporting to the Head of Business Development, this position is a highly collaborative sales leader with a focus on selling programs and platforms that drive unique activations and partner marketing campaigns, fueling revenue growth for our league.

What You Will Own & Drive

  • Lead cross-functional, commercially-driven workstreams to identify new revenue opportunities across the NWSL ecosystem
  • Partner closely with Partnerships, Marketing, Broadcast, and PR to develop best-in-class marketing solutions for prospective partners
  • Engage senior-level marketing leaders at Fortune 500 companies in key open and strategic categories for the League
  • Own weekly/monthly reporting for the Partnerships team, senior leadership, and the Commercial Committee
  • Manage agency relationships (sales representation, research, etc.) and lead the development and execution of partner events
  • Build and maintain relationships with sports marketing, advertising, and media agencies, establishing the League as a thought leader and resource within soccer and women's sports


What You Will Bring

Core Qualifications
  • 8+ years in marketing, activation, partner solutions, business development, or partnership management at a league, team, or agency, with a proven track record of driving growth
  • Credible, senior-level presence with both internal stakeholders and external partners
  • Entrepreneurial and strategic, thrives in fast-moving environments and comfortable building from the ground up
  • Proven success leading revenue-generating partnerships from strategy through execution
  • Brings candor, accountability, and humility to how they lead and communicate
  • Familiarity with the sports, media rights, or sponsorship landscape


Our Investment in You

In addition to working in an incredible, inclusive, and committed-to-diversity culture, we offer:

  • Competitive Compensation: $165,000 - $195,000 (Salary is contingent upon candidate qualifications and functional business needs).
  • Time & Flexibility: Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO), sick days, and an end-of-year office closure.
  • Hybrid Work Model: Three days in-office and two remote days per week.
  • Robust Health Coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Mental Health benefits for employees and dependents.
  • Financial Future: 401k with employer match and safe harbor contributions.
  • Comprehensive Benefits & Perks: Commuter Benefits, Short/Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Gym On-Site, Voluntary Pet Insurance, and more!


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