SVP of Corporate Partnerships

Overview

The SVP of Corporate Partnerships for FC Cincinnati is a dynamic, visionary, and results-driven individual that is leading all aspects of the club’s and club’s foundation partnership revenue generation, activation, and partnership marketing. Reporting directly to the Chief Revenue Officer, this executive is responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive partnership strategy that drives new sponsorship sales, renews and grows existing partnerships, and delivers best-in-class activation and marketing programs.

The SVP is a key member of the senior leadership team, charged with building a high-performance culture, leveraging technology for efficiency, and positioning FC Cincinnati among the top five clubs in sponsorship revenue.

Any interested candidates should contact ZRG directly.

Contacting FC Cincinnati will only delay consideration of your qualifications

• Lead the end-to-end partnership sales process: prospecting, pitching, negotiating, and closing multi-year, high-value sponsorship agreements.
• Set and achieve ambitious annual partnership revenue targets, with a focus on both new business and renewals.
• Personally engage in closing complex, seven-figure deals while coaching and developing the sales team to achieve similar results.
• Develop innovative, integrated partnership packages that maximize FC Cincinnati’s assets across digital, in-venue, community, and media platforms.
• Build and maintain a robust pipeline of prospective partners, leveraging industry relationships and market insights.

• Oversee flawless execution of all partnership obligations, ensuring measurable ROI and exceptional client satisfaction.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, fan experience, communications, operations, and community relations to deliver integrated activation programs.
• Use data and analytics to monitor partnership performance, optimize activation strategies, and provide actionable insights to partners and internal stakeholders.
• Develop and implement creative marketing initiatives that enhance partner value and elevate the FC Cincinnati brand.

• Recruit, develop, and lead a high-performing partnerships team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation.
• Motivate and inspire team members to achieve individual and collective goals, providing regular coaching, feedback, and professional development opportunities.
• Continuously evaluate departmental structure and personnel, making data-driven decisions to retain top performers and move on from underperformers.
• Champion a culture of ‘attitude, effort, and results’, modeling professionalism, integrity, and a growth mindset.

• Leverage Salesforce CRM, analytics, and AI-driven tools to streamline sales processes, track KPIs, and enhance organizational efficiency.
• Develop and maintain an exceptional management dashboard that provides real-time partnership insights for the CRO, CFO, and CEO.
• Ensure all sales and activation activities are accurately tracked and reported, enabling data-driven decision-making and transparency.

• Serve as a key advisor to executive leadership on partnership strategy, revenue forecasting, and market trends.
• Represent FC Cincinnati at league meetings, industry events, and in the broader business community as a visible and values-driven ambassador.
• Collaborate with finance, legal, and other departments to ensure partnership agreements are financially sound and aligned with organizational objectives.

• Results-Oriented:
  Relentlessly pursues revenue growth and organizational goals.
• Motivational Leadership:
  Inspires and develops talent, fostering a winning culture.
• Strategic Vision:
  Sees the big picture and executes with precision.
• Technological Fluency:
  Uses technology to drive efficiency and insight.
• Accountability:
  Holds self and others to the highest standards.
• Collaboration:
  
  Works cross-functionally to achieve shared success.
• Adaptability:
  Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

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