Senior Director, Partnership Development

Allied Sports • Los Angeles, CA

9h • $150,000 - $160,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Allied Sports is hiring a Senior Director of Partnership Development to secure commercial revenue for its newest property client, the United Football League (UFL), a professional spring football league. This role is a key member of Allied Sports’ Partnership Development team and focuses on sourcing, pitching, negotiating, and closing large-scale, integrated marketing partnerships on behalf of the UFL.

The Senior Director will identify and develop corporate partnership opportunities at regional, national, and global levels; shape go-to-market strategy; and lead customized, ROI-driven proposals and presentations aligned with prospective partners’ goals. The role owns the full sales cycle and works with Partnership Solutions leads and UFL stakeholders to develop partnership platforms, build relationships, manage the prospect pipeline, meet or exceed revenue targets, and report sales forecasts and pipeline activity.

The position offers a base salary of $150,000–$160,000. The hybrid schedule for the NYC and LA offices is three in-office days (Tuesday–Thursday) and two remote days (Monday and Friday). Candidates outside the NYC/LA area with substantial experience and skills may be considered for a fully remote schedule. Travel and non-traditional working hours, including weekends, may be required as needed.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of sales experience.
• Proven track record driving high-value, multi-year partnerships with leading brands and properties.
• Established connections with senior leaders at top companies across a wide range of industries and geographies.
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and work cross-functionally across the agency.
• Ability to problem-solve independently and in a team environment.
• Strong ability to multitask and manage multiple clients and projects simultaneously.
• Excellent time management, relationship, written communication, and oral communication skills.
• Ability to travel and work non-traditional hours as needed, potentially including weekends.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with a sports property, league, or agency.
• Substantial experience and skills for candidates seeking a fully remote schedule outside the NYC/LA area.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and close new corporate partnership business for the UFL.
• Independently identify and cultivate corporate partnership opportunities at regional, national, and global levels.
• Help shape the go-to-market strategy and lead the development of customized, ROI-driven proposals and presentations tailored to UFL partner goals and initiatives.
• Lead all stages of the sales cycle, including prospecting, ideation, pitching, and negotiation through closing.
• Collaborate with internal Partnership Solutions leads to develop partnership platforms and applicable asset compilations.
• Build strong relationships with key UFL stakeholders.
• Maintain a robust pipeline of qualified prospects and consistently meet or exceed individual revenue targets.
• Provide regular sales forecasting and pipeline reporting to Allied Sports internal leadership and the UFL property client.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed