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Director of Corporate Partnerships & Sales Development Jobs in Philadelphia, PA at Axe Sports Group
Title: Director of Corporate Partnerships & Sales Development
Company: Axe Sports Group
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Company Description
Axe Sports Group is a sports marketing agency dedicated to ensuring that success on the field leads to meaningful impact off it. Founded by former college athletes, the agency focuses on helping current athletes secure NIL and brand partnership deals with leading companies while also building financial literacy, mental resilience, and practical life skills. Axe Sports Group exists to shift value back to athletes in an industry where institutions and media have historically benefited most from athletic talent. The team collaborates with brands and athletes to design innovative marketing solutions that empower young athletes in the business of sports and support the growth of emerging businesses.
Role Description
The Director of Corporate Partnerships & Sales Development leads the identification, cultivation, and management of corporate sponsorships on behalf of Axe Sports Group's university clients. Day-to-day responsibilities include prospecting and qualifying new business opportunities, developing tailored partnership proposals, negotiating and closing deals, and overseeing account management to ensure partner satisfaction and retention. In addition to driving new revenue, this role is responsible for recruiting, training, and developing a high-performing sales team to support the agency's growth. The director collaborates with internal teams to design athlete-focused campaigns, track performance metrics, and refine partnership and sales strategies. This position also contributes to philanthropy initiatives and thought leadership efforts that elevate the agency's brand and impact in the sports business ecosystem.
This is currently a part-time, remote role, with compensation structured through commission and profit sharing. For the right candidate, this is a ground-floor opportunity to grow with the agency, with additional upside conversations available as the role and business scale.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in Corporate Partnerships, Strategic Partnerships, or Sponsorship Sales, with a track record of building and sustaining high-value relationships
- Proven ability in New Business Development and Sales, including pipeline management, deal negotiation, and revenue growth
- Experience recruiting, training, or leading a sales team, with a track record of developing others to hit performance goals
- Strong skills in stakeholder management, including communicating value propositions to brands, athletes, and internal teams
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence decision-makers at multiple levels
- Data-driven approach to sales strategy, forecasting, and performance reporting
- Ability to travel as needed to meet partners and attend events
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Sports Management, or a related field; advanced degree or relevant certifications are a plus
- Previous experience in sports marketing, athlete representation, sponsorships, collegiate athletics, or related industries is strongly preferred
