Director of Sports Partnerships

Job Summary

To accelerate growth in professional and collegiate sports, the full-time salaried Director of Sports Partnerships will manage the go-to-market strategy, lead high-stakes negotiations, and structure major partnerships with teams, leagues, and venues in a remote work environment.

Key responsibilities

• Own the go-to-market strategy and build a robust pipeline of high-value prospects across major sports leagues and venues
• Lead the entire sales cycle from prospecting through contract execution, ensuring successful deal implementation
• Expertly design partnership economics and communicate Tixr's differentiated commerce platform to executive stakeholders

Required qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in enterprise sales, business development, or partnerships within professional sports or live events
• Established network across the Big 5 professional leagues, collegiate athletics, or related industry partners
• Proven ability to structure complex commercial agreements and influence executive-level decision makers
• Action-oriented with a strong focus on pipeline development and revenue generation in fast-paced environments
• Analytical mindset with a disciplined approach to pipeline management and KPI-driven performance