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Director of Partnerships

$160k - $180k

AEG Presents

Director of Partnerships
The Director of Partnerships will be IDL's primary partnership seller in New York, owning a personal book of business while contributing to the league's broader commercial strategy. This is a hands-on, quota-carrying role for a proven seller who knows the brand and agency landscape and is energized by the opportunity to build something from the ground up. You'll report to the VP of Partnerships and work closely with a lean, high-velocity team.

About IDL (International Dance League)

The IDL is a global professional league transforming dance into a global sport. Founded by the creators of STEEZY, IDL unites elite teams from around the world under a structured season with contracts, major prizes, and championships. Combining the rigor of professional sport with the spectacle of live entertainment, IDL is redefining what competition looks like for a new generation.

Description

Key Responsibilities
  • Build and manage a pipeline of brand and agency partners across key verticals, with a focus on the New York market
  • Execute the full sales cycle - prospecting, pitching, negotiating, and closing - with minimal hand-holding
  • Deliver against an annual revenue target with accountability for deal volume and contract value
  • Collaborate with the VP of Partnerships to refine sponsorship packaging, pricing, and go-to-market positioning
  • Manage partner relationships post-close including on-site hosting at IDL events and proactive client management to drive retention and renewals
  • Represent IDL at industry events, activations, and client meetings in New York and beyond
  • Contribute market intelligence and client feedback to inform league strategy
Qualifications
  • 5+ years of partnership sales or sponsorship experience, ideally in sports, entertainment, or media
  • Demonstrated track record closing five- and six-figure deals with brand marketers and agency buyers
  • Existing relationships with brands and agencies in the New York market
  • A sharp communicator who can sell a vision and translate it into a compelling commercial proposal
  • Comfortable operating in a startup environment: resourceful, self-directed, and adaptable
  • Disciplined approach to pipeline management
Benefits
  • Competitive base salary plus performance-based commission
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Unlimited paid time off and holidays
  • Equity participation in a venture-backed company at an early and exciting stage of growth

Salary

$160,000 - $180,000 per year
Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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