Vice President/Senior Director Ticketing & Corporate Partnerships
About The Position
Switchbacks FC is a proud member of the United Soccer League (USL) and an integral part of the Colorado Springs community. We’re committed to excellence on and off the field, guided by our vision, mission, and values (VMV) that emphasize community engagement, competitive spirit and passion, and organizational integrity. The Vice President/Senior Director, Ticketing & Corporate Partnerships will serve as a key member of the Colorado Switchbacks FC leadership team. This role is responsible for the strategic direction and daily management of the club’s two largest revenue generating departments: Ticket Sales and Corporate Partnerships. The VP/Senior Director will be tasked with driving record-breaking attendance at Weidner Field while simultaneously securing high-value corporate partners. This is a "player-coach" role, requiring the candidate to lead a diverse team of sales professionals while personally identifying, pitching, and closing sponsorship deals.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in professional sports sales, with a proven track record in both B2B (sponsorship) and B2C (ticketing) environments.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and scale sales teams in a fast-paced, growth oriented sports organization.
Responsibilities
- Departmental Leadership: Oversee the Ticket Sales and Corporate Partnerships departments, providing mentorship, setting aggressive revenue targets, and ensuring a high-performance culture.
- Sales Team Management: Recruit, train, and manage the Ticket Sales and Corporate Partnership teams, implementing best-in-class CRM practices and sales methodologies.
- Corporate Sales Leadership: Act as the primary closer for the club’s most significant partnership opportunities; develop creative sponsorship packages that leverage the unique atmosphere of Weidner Field.
- Ticketing Strategy: Develop and execute comprehensive sales plans for season tickets, group outings, and premium seating to maximize stadium capacity.
- Partnership Activation: Collaborate with the marketing and operations teams to ensure all corporate partner assets are delivered with excellence and provide a high return on investment for sponsors.
- Premium & Hospitality Oversight: Drive the sales strategy for the premium seating areas at Weidner Field, ensuring a luxury experience that attracts the region's top business leaders.
- Community & Business Engagement: Represent the Switchbacks at local business events, chambers of commerce, and through the Switchbacks Business Alliance to expand the club’s corporate footprint.
- Budgeting & Reporting: Manage the annual revenue and expense budgets for both departments, providing regular performance updates to the VP, Sales & Marketing, President and ownership.
- Performs other duties assigned as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
