Business Development and Partnerships Director

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The AthleticSports media
This is a remote-based role in the United States.Full-TimeDirector
SalaryThe annual base salary range for this role is $130,000.00 - $145,000.00 USD.
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Job Details

Experience
8 years of relevant business development and partnerships operations experience
Required Skills
Business DevelopmentCross-functional collaboration

Requirements

  • Hold a BA/BS degree.
  • Have 8 years of relevant business development and partnerships operations experience.
  • Bring experience in advertising sales and/or media business development.
  • Have experience working with rights holders and sports leagues.
  • Work autonomously and proactively advance ideas and projects.
  • Demonstrate professionalism, motivation, and strong follow-up.
  • Bring strong written and verbal interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Think creatively and strategically to develop new ideas.
  • Manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • An MBA is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Secure and help manage long-term, revenue-driving partnerships for The Athletic.
  • Grow The Athletic’s league partnerships portfolio and be accountable for the success of these deals.
  • Work with the Head of Global Business Development to set and execute the strategy for growing the business.
  • Serve as the primary liaison between The Athletic and The New York Times sales teams and strategic partners where sales overlap and opportunity exists.
  • Identify new ways to grow The Athletic’s commercial business.
  • Work with legal, finance, product, editorial, design, and marketing teams on daily operations.
  • Partner with the Partner Management team to ensure partnerships operate effectively and are optimized for success.
  • Create and manage project plans for partnership executions.
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The annual base salary range for this role is $130,000.00 - $145,000.00 USD.
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