Job Description

Director, Business Development - University of Washington

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Seattle, WA

Time type

Full time

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Posted Yesterday

Job requisition id

R100477

Our growing sponsorship business seeks an accomplished Director of Business Development to join our team located on campus. The ideal candidate will be a strong business leader capable of driving both financial and operational results. If you are passionate about sports and have a successful track record in sales and leadership, we want to hear from you!

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Generating significant revenue through new business development.
2. Maintaining sponsor relationships for university athletic programs.
3. Creating and presenting sponsorship packages that meet client objectives.
4. Collaborating with vendors, sponsors, staff, and university personnel to ensure sponsorship implementation and contract fulfillment.
5. Developing creative, sellable inventory for the university, staff, and marketplace.
6. Mentoring and coaching junior sales staff.
7. Recruiting, managing, and training support staff and vendors involved in property activities.
8. Fostering positive employee morale and teamwork.
9. Managing change effectively and leading others through it.
10. Influencing and motivating teams by example.

Qualifications:

1. Minimum of 6+ years of experience in selling sports marketing partnerships or relevant B2B sales.
2. Excellent communication, organizational, and presentation skills.
3. Self-motivated and team-oriented.
4. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
5. Curiosity about industry trends and strategic thinking skills.
6. Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.

Pay Transparency

The base pay range is approximately $150,000 to $175,000, with potential bonuses and sales commissions. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, skills, and location.

Benefits

Includes Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, Life Insurance, Flexible Paid Time Off, Holidays, 401(k), and Disability plans.

About Us

Learfield is a leader in college athletics media and technology, serving over 1,200 institutions and 12,000 brand partners. We leverage data and digital platforms to enhance revenue, growth, and fan engagement, providing innovative solutions across the sports industry.

Our culture emphasizes building meaningful relationships and delivering on our mission to connect fans with brands and experiences they love.

Our Mission

Powering the connection of fans to the brands and experiences they love.

Our Core Values

Build Trust | Be Fans of One Another | Power Tomorrow | Create & Connect Communities | Have Fun

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