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Now in its 14th season, the league’s momentum continues to accelerate, with viewership and attendance numbers growing rapidly, social media fandom on the rise, team valuations massively increasing and new top sponsors investing in the NWSL brand. This unprecedented growth in audience, media reach, and franchise value reflects the NWSL’s expanding fan base and increasing dominance in the sports-media landscape and popular culture.\nThe future of the NWSL is now - and we’re looking for world-class talent like you to help us continue the momentum.\nThe Role\nReporting to the Head of Business Development, this position is a highly collaborative sales leader with a focus on selling programs and platforms that drive unique activations and partner marketing campaigns, fueling revenue growth for our league.\nWhat You Will Own & Drive\nLead cross-functional, commercially-driven workstreams to identify new revenue opportunities across the NWSL ecosystem\nPartner closely with Partnerships, Marketing, Broadcast, and PR to develop best-in-class marketing solutions for prospective partners\nEngage senior-level marketing leaders at Fortune 500 companies in key open and strategic categories for the League\nOwn weekly/monthly reporting for the Partnerships team, senior leadership, and the Commercial Committee\nManage agency relationships (sales representation, research, etc.) and lead the development and execution of partner events\nBuild and maintain relationships with sports marketing, advertising, and media agencies, establishing the League as a thought leader and resource within soccer and women's sports\nWhat You Will Bring\nCore Qualifications\n8+ years in marketing, activation, partner solutions, business development, or partnership management at a league, team, or agency, with a proven track record of driving growth\nCredible, senior-level presence with both internal stakeholders and external partners\nEntrepreneurial and strategic, thrives in fast-moving environments and comfortable building from the ground up\nProven success leading revenue-generating partnerships from strategy through execution\nBrings candor, accountability, and humility to how they lead and communicate\nFamiliarity with the sports, media rights, or sponsorship landscape\nOur Investment in You\nIn addition to working in an incredible, inclusive, and committed-to-diversity culture, we offer:\nCompetitive Compensation: $165,000 - $195,000 (Salary is contingent upon candidate qualifications and functional business needs).\nTime & Flexibility: Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO), sick days, and an end-of-year office closure.\nHybrid Work Model: Three days in-office and two remote days per week.\nRobust Health Coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Mental Health benefits for employees and dependents.\nFinancial Future: 401k with employer match and safe harbor contributions.\nComprehensive Benefits & Perks: Commuter Benefits, Short/Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Gym On-Site, Voluntary Pet Insurance, and more!\nCommitment to Diversity and Inclusion\nThe NWSL is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.\nWe celebrate diversity and are deeply committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all employees. 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