Director​/Sr. Director, Corporate Partnerships

Posting Details

• Posted on July 15, 2026

• Tempe, AZ (AZ Business Office, 8160 S Hardy Dr, Tempe, AZ 85284, USA)

Position: Director/Sr. Director, Corporate Partnerships – Full Time/Exempt

Department: Corporate Partnerships – Sales

Reports to: Vice President, Corporate Partnerships

Location: Arizona Cardinals, Tempe, AZ

Format: In-person

Note: Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor visas.

Summary: The Arizona Cardinals are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Director or Sr. Director, Corporate Partnerships to join our team. The Director or Sr. Director, Corporate Partnerships role is a strictly sales role responsible for driving significant revenue through the development of Corporate Partnerships.

• Achieve business results and revenue goals tied to overall sales strategy.
• Directly responsible for the generation of new corporate partnership revenue.
• Success in this role is measured by the ability to consistently achieve annual corporate partnership sales goals.
• Collaborate with teams across the organization to ensure successful ideation, activation and execution of partnerships.
• Build relationships with new and existing corporate partners to drive revenue initiatives and exceed sales goals.
• Develop strategic new business relationships with local, regional, and national companies.
• Develop integrated sales proposals to include IP rights, media, activations, promotions, signage, and assets.
• Provide weekly sales reports, updates and prospecting data to department leader.
• Execute team gameday hosting of current corporate partners and key prospects.
• Qualify leads and maintain an active pipeline of key sales prospects.
• Assist with corporate partners and prospects during Cardinals games and events.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Education: Bachelor s degree or equivalent experience
• Experience: At least eight (8) years of progressive, consultative sales experience in corporate partnerships
• Understanding of corporate partnership sales process
• Excellent written and oral/virtual presentation skills
• Strong business acumen, forecasting, influencing and interpersonal skills
• Executive presence, sales acumen, creativity and relationship building
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM systems
• Demonstrated success with sports industry corporate partnerships
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Must complete pre-employment forms and pass a background check

The Arizona Cardinals Football Club provides a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including health/dental/vision, 401(k) with employer match, PTO, holidays, and more.

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• PTO and holiday time off
• MDLIVE 24/7 medical support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Discounts on Cardinals gear
• Tuition reimbursement and professional growth
• Complimentary season tickets

Equal Opportunity: The Arizona Cardinals Football Club is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.