Director, Partnership Sales

Position Summary

The Director, Partnership Sales is responsible for being a senior leader of the Red Bull New York Sales team selling significant partnerships across the Red Bull New York ecosystem. This role will relentlessly prospect and drive outreach in addition to ideation of strategic assets and creating building blocks for a potential partnership. Separately, this role will engage in a partner‑focused, consultative sales approach, identifying and understanding client needs, and delivering creative solutions that drive revenue.

Will report to the Senior Director of Marketing Partnerships

Drive new business revenue through the sale of integrated corporate partnerships across club assets, entitlement platforms, jersey placement, digital/social, stadium inventory, experiential, youth programs, and hospitality

Develop strategic outbound sales plans and maintain an active pipeline of qualified prospects through consistent outreach, networking, referrals, industry events, and relationship management.

Lead the full sales cycle from initial outreach through proposal development, pricing strategy, negotiation, contracting, and handoff to activation team

Build customized, insight‑driven partnership platforms that align brand objectives with club, stadium and fan engagement opportunities

Collaborate cross‑functionally with marketing, analytics, operations, legal, finance and partnership activation teams to develop compelling partnership solutions and ensure successful execution

Prepare and deliver high‑level presentations to C‑Suite executives, decision‑makers and agency stakeholders

Stay informed on industry trends across sports, entertainment and media to identify emerging partnership opportunities

Represent the organization at industry conferences, networking events, client entertainment functions and league‑related meetings

Mentor and support junior sales staff through collaboration, strategic guidance, and best practices in sponsorship sales and prospecting

Contribute to department‑wise revenue strategy, inventory packaging, go‑to‑market planning, and overall commercial growth initiatives

Meet and exceed individual and departmental revenue goals on an annual basis

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred.

Minimum of 6 years' experience in a sales support role at a team, agency or client‑based within the sports or entertainment industry.

Knowledge and experience with marketing platform integration (digital, event, hospitality, etc.)

Must be highly motivated, proactive, self‑starter with high energy and leadership capabilities.

Ability to multi‑task in fast paced client service environment.

Demonstrated experience fostering excellent internal and external working relationships.

Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Proficiency with data processing, Microsoft Office applications, and social media applications.

Because of the cyclical nature of the entertainment industry, your assigned hours may vary to reflect our needs (includes nights and weekends).

The base salary range for this position is $110,000 - $125,000 + commission. Actual salary offers may vary based on work experience. The base pay is subject to change and may be modified.

Our current Benefits include:
Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans, 401k Match, Family Leave, PTO & Paid Holiday Schedule, Pet, Legal, and Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement (Benefits listed may vary depending on the nature of your employment and/or work location).

Red Bull New York is an equal opportunity employer and we will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality or any other classification protected by law.