Director of Strategic Sport Partnerships (U.S.)

Location: Colorado Springs, CO (Preferred) | Remote (U.S.) Considered

Build the Future of Sports Technology in the United States

For more than a decade, Uplifter has helped transform how sports organizations operate across Canada. Today, more than 200 National and Provincial Sport Organizations (NSOs & PSOs) trust Uplifter to power memberships, registrations, payments, certifications, communications, athlete development, events, and more. Our platform supports millions of athletes, coaches, parents, officials, and administrators every year. Now, we're bringing that success to the United States.

We're looking for an exceptional relationship builder to lead our expansion into the U.S. National

Governing Body (NGB) market.

This isn't a traditional sales role.

It's an opportunity to build Uplifter's brand, establish strategic partnerships, and become a trusted advisor to some of the most influential organizations in amateur sport. You'll play a key role in introducing Uplifter to organizations that may not yet know who we are and help shape our long-term growth strategy across the United States.

If you're passionate about helping sport organizations modernize, build stronger member experiences, and shape the future of sports technology, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

As Director of Strategic Sport Partnerships, you'll be responsible for developing relationships with National Governing Bodies, State Associations, and other sports organizations across the United States.

You'll work directly with CEOs, Executive Directors, Membership Directors, Boards, and senior leadership teams to understand their challenges and demonstrate how Uplifter can help modernize the way they engage, manage, and grow their membership.

This is a highly strategic role that combines business development, executive relationship management, industry networking, and long-term partnership development.

What You'll Do

• Build strategic relationships with National Governing Bodies and State Associations across the United States.
• Introduce Uplifter to organizations that may not yet know who we are.
• Develop and execute U.S. partnership and market expansion strategies.
• Lead executive discovery meetings, presentations, and product demonstrations.
• Manage strategic sales opportunities from initial conversations through contract execution.
• Represent Uplifter at national conferences, trade shows, and industry events.
• Collaborate with Product, Marketing, Customer Success, and Leadership to help shape our U.S. strategy.
• Become a trusted advisor and ambassador for Uplifter within the American sports community.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of experience in sports administration, partnerships, membership organizations, SaaS, or business development.
• Experience working with or selling to National Governing Bodies, State Associations, membership organizations, or nonprofit sports organizations.
• Exceptional relationship-building and communication skills.
• Comfortable engaging with Executive Directors, CEOs, Boards, and senior leadership teams.
• Self-motivated, entrepreneurial, and excited by the opportunity to build a new market.
• Passion for sport and helping organizations succeed.

Bonus Points

• Experience working within a National Governing Body or State Association.
• Experience with membership management, registrations, payments, events, or sport technology.
• Existing relationships within the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic or amateur sports ecosystem.

Why Join Uplifter?

This is a rare opportunity to join a company with a proven track record and help build the next chapter of our growth.

At Uplifter, you'll:

• Help establish our presence across the United States.
• Work with a company already trusted by more than 200 National and Provincial Sport Organizations.
• Partner directly with Executive Leadership and influence company strategy.
• Represent a modern, market-leading platform that is transforming how sports organizations operate.
• Join a collaborative, fast-growing team with significant opportunities for career growth.

You won't inherit an established territory.

You'll help build it.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $110,000 – $160,000
• Annual Performance Bonus (20–30%)
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• Flexible Work Environment
• Career Growth Opportunities

For candidates with extensive National Governing Body, State Association, or sports technology experience, compensation will be commensurate with experience.

Location

Colorado Springs, Colorado preferred.

Remote U.S. candidates with significant sports industry or National Governing Body experience will also be considered.

Join Us

If you're excited about shaping the future of sport administration in the United States and helping build one of North America's fastest-growing sports technology companies, we'd love to hear from you. Apply through LinkedIn or send your resume to ***email_hidden*** .