DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS

Director Of Corporate PartnershipsCorpus Christi FC is a professional soccer organization affiliated with the United Soccer League (USL). The USL Championship and USL League One make up the largest professional men's soccer league in the United States. Corpus Christi FC is based out of South Texas an untapped soccer hotbed of Texas with thousands of youth players and many thousands more supporting the game at all levels. Corpus Christi FC in partnership with Next Sports Company LLC is developing a 5,000-seat soccer specific-stadium as part of a world class multi-sports facility.Director of Corporate Partnerships is a full-time position leading the corporate sales department. This individual will be responsible for selling and marketing integrated corporate partnership programs that incorporate all soccer and stadium-controlled assets. These assets would include, but not limited to, traditional signage, livestream, radio, print and Internet. The Corporate Partnerships Director will manage and oversee the entire sales process from the prospecting phase for new business to the execution of the contractual agreements with the corporate partners. He or she will also be responsible for creating marketing partnership proposals, sales retention, corporate activation, and customer service.Reports to: President of ClubResponsibilities:Lead the development and implementation of strategic departmental plans consistent with company business objectivesResponsible for achieving established sales goals and budgets as set by ExecutivesResponsible for prospecting, selling, cultivating, maintaining and renewing sponsorships, advertising, and corporate partnerships for a professional soccer team and stadiumDevelop, write and present corporate sponsorship proposals to key clientsResponsible for overseeing customer service and activation of corporate partnersInterface with broadcasting, accounting, marketing and ticket sales on internal systems related to sponsorship production, advertising inventory, cross-promotional obligation and internal accounts payable/receivableOther duties as assignedRequired Skills:Prior experience selling multi-faceted advertising and sponsorship platforms to local, regional and national companies. Experience should include selling building signage and team assets, which include the following: signage, promotions, experiential marketing opportunities, radio, web and printStrong prospecting and project management skillsPrior experience developing, writing and presenting sales proposalsPrior experience with creating and implementing budgets and sales projectionsStrong conceptual and strategic skills, and ability to think "outside the box," and strong customer satisfaction orientationStrong leadership skillsDemonstrate creativity in the development of innovative and effective sales campaignsDemonstrate ability to work with all personality types at the staff and management levelsStrong computer skills, specifically in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.Excellent writing and language skillsExcellent communication skillsPublic speaking and presentation skillsStrong organizational skillsAbility to Multi-task is essentialRequired Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree from a 4-year college or universityMinimum of 3 years in corporate sales for a teamProven track record of personal and team achievements, with the ability to "make things happen"Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays as required and travel as neededWe are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.