Industry Expert Partner – Sports Sector

Applaudo Studios • New York, NY

6d • Remote

About The Position

Applaudo is seeking an Industry Expert Partner within the Sports Sector to leverage their network and open doors for the company's digital transformation services. This role involves identifying and introducing qualified contacts from the sports industry to Applaudo's sales team. The Industry Expert will earn a commission on deals closed from their introductions. This is a fully remote, independent contractor partnership, not a salaried position. The program connects Applaudo with decision-makers through warm, trusted introductions. As a Sports Industry Expert, you will leverage your relationships across professional sports organizations, leagues, venues, and sports technology companies to open doors for Applaudo.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in leadership, advisory, or consulting roles within the sports industry.
• C-level, VP, Director, or senior consultant profile.
• Active network of decision-makers across professional sports organizations, collegiate athletics, sports media, or sports technology.
• Strong reputation and credibility within the sports ecosystem.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (mandatory).
• Self-motivated with an entrepreneurial, results-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Identify and introduce qualified contacts from your sports industry network who could benefit from Applaudo's digital transformation services.
• Provide warm introductions to key decision-makers (VP level and above) at sports franchises, leagues, venues, media rights holders, and sports tech companies.
• Collaborate with Applaudo's sales team on target profiles and introduction strategy.
• Participate in periodic check-ins and activation campaigns.
• Share sports industry context and trends that help our team tailor their approach.

Benefits

• Commission paid on every closed deal from your introduced contacts.
• Dedicated point of contact on Applaudo's sales team.
• Onboarding and enablement materials to get you up to speed quickly.
• Fully remote with no minimum hours or geographic restrictions.
• Flexibility to maintain your current role or business alongside this partnership.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed