Executive Director, Strategic Partnerships - Seattle

$125k - $200k

Full-time

Intersport

Background
Location: work-from-home/must be located in the Seattle market
Type: Full-time, permanent position
Division: Strategic Partnerships
Reports to: SVP & GM – Local Market Revenue
Overview
The Association of Pickleball Players | The APP Tour (APP) is dedicated to providing the best pickleball tournament experience for all. The APP, owned by Intersport, was founded in 2019 and serves professionals, senior professionals, and amateurs in the fastest growing sport in the country. The first and only tour officially sanctioned by USA Pickleball, the 2026 APP Tour slate boasts 12 tournament stops, in addition to Signature, International, and Collegiate Series events. The APP also prides itself on developing the next generation of champions through its Next Gen Series and other youth initiatives. You can view the 2026 Tour schedule here:
The Position
The APP is seeking to add a smart and driven Executive Director (ED) to its Strategic Partnerships – Local Market Revenue team. The Executive Director will be responsible for generating revenue for the Association of Pickleball Players (APP) and will be the leader of the APP’s presence in Seattle. The right candidate will have proven success in a combination of sponsorship sales, hospitality sales, naming rights sales, ticket sales, and/or Pro-Am sales. Additionally, the ED must have relationships with key clients nationally, regionally and locally and have the ability to create new relationships among buyers, and a strong client-direct/agency network in the Seattle marketplace. A candidate must possess a consultative selling approach and be able to detail success in having sold six, and seven-figure sponsorship agreements.
Responsibilities
General
Embody and reflect the APP’s performance-based culture and commits him/herself and team to the highest standards for all work
Work effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver executional excellence
Business Development
Prospect, pitch, and close six- and seven-figure sponsorship and media agreements with clients and agencies locally, regionally and nationally
Team Management
Apply a genuine eagerness to mentor, grow, and learn from a diverse and talented team
Play a lead role to recruit, attract, hire, and ultimately train select team members with responsibility for goal setting, feedback, and constructive guidance
Potential team will consist of:
Director, Strategic Partnerships (sponsorship and hospitality sales)
Manager, Strategic Partnerships (sponsorship and hospitality sales)
Manager, Marketing (sales support/promotional efforts)
Manager, Partnership Marketing (sponsor management/servicing)
Qualifications
Minimum of ten (10) years’ full-time experience in sponsorship, hospitality, and/or media sales
Strong understanding of the sales process with a passion for pitching and closing new business
Ability to detail a history of having sold numerous six- and seven-figure sponsorship, hospitality, and/or media sales agreements
Ability to develop new relationships with sponsorship and/or media buyers
Must have a strong client-direct/agency network of sponsorship marketing decision-makers in the Detroit marketplace
Experience managing, training, and mentoring junior-level staff
Exemplary verbal and written communication skills with high-level presentation ability
Flexibility to work both independently and collaboratively in an entrepreneurial environment
Proficiency in PowerPoint, Word, Excel
Salary and Benefits
The targeted salary range for this position is $125,000 to $200,000 and includes sales target bonuses.
This position includes medical, dental, vision, parental leave benefits and 401(k) with company match for qualified employees.
The Association of Pickleball Players, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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