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About the role
We are looking for a standout, director-level business development executive to apply their skills in business development, business operations, and partnerships - supporting senior leadership and working across all functions to maximize the business impact of The Athletic’s large and growing commercial organization. Our ideal candidate will be experienced in business development and partnerships within the consumer media industry and be an expert in developing and closing complex strategic deals.
What they're looking for
- BA/BS degree with 8 years of relevant business development and partnerships operations experience, MBA a plus
- Experience in advertising sales and/or media business development
- Experience working with rights holders and sports leagues
- Ability to work autonomously and proactively push ideas and projects forward
- High level of professionalism, driven and motivated with excellent follow-up
- Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)
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About Us
Powered by one of the largest global newsrooms in sports media, The Athletic brings sports fans the most comprehensive stories about the teams, sports and athletes they love. The Athletic’s newsroom of 500+ full-time staff delivers in-depth coverage of hundreds of professional and college teams across more than 47 North American markets and all 20 football clubs in the English Premier League, as well as many Championship clubs.
We are looking for a standout, director-level business development executive to apply their skills in business development, business operations, and partnerships - supporting senior leadership and working across all functions to maximize the business impact of The Athletic’s large and growing commercial organization. Our ideal candidate will be experienced in business development and partnerships within the consumer media industry and be an expert in developing and closing complex strategic deals.
- Secure and help manage long-term, revenue-driving partnerships for The Athletic.
- Help grow The Athletic’s league partnerships portfolio and be accountable for the success of these deals.
- Work closely with the Head of Global Business Development on...
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