Manager, Growth & Partnerships – Soccer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona, +34 more states.

📋 Description

• Oversee and cultivate a substantial portfolio of partners and key contacts associated with Nike Soccer Camps.

• Develop trustworthy relationships with partners while ensuring effective communication, organization, and follow-up.

• Enhance current operators by introducing additional camps, locations, programming, enrollment, and revenue opportunities.

• Broaden the Nike Soccer Camps network by recruiting new coaches, organizations, and facilities.

• Comprehend camp economics, partner deal structures, and profit margins to inform commercial decisions.

• Predict, allocate, and procure camp products such as uniforms, t-shirts, and prizes.

• Deliver exceptional customer service and manage incidents effectively.

• Streamline, automate, and enhance divisional processes through the use of technology, AI, and data.

• Track account performance, identify trends, and facilitate divisional decision-making using data and reporting.

• Forge strategic partnerships with schools, clubs, coaches, and various organizations.

• Collaborate with teams in camp operations, customer service, and marketing.

• Create marketing campaigns and strategies aimed at boosting registration.

• Examine market trends, competitor offerings, and gather customer feedback.

• Represent US Sports Camps and Nike Soccer Camps at industry events and networking functions.

• Lead initiatives to promote divisional growth, enhance partner experiences, and improve operational efficiency.

⛳️ Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in managing a large portfolio of accounts, clients, or partners.

• Outstanding organizational, prioritization, and follow-up skills.

• A mindset focused on processes and scalability.

• Strong abilities in relationship-building and interpersonal communication.

• Proficient in sales, influence, negotiation, and effective communication.

• Knowledge of revenue, margins, deal structures, and overall business performance.

• Proficient in Excel and/or Google Sheets.

• Comfortable using data to address challenges and make informed decisions.

• Open to adopting new technologies and AI tools.

• Proven success in driving growth and fostering relationships within the sports, camps, youth programming, or related fields.

• Experience in the sports industry and a solid understanding of the sports landscape.

• Proactive and resourceful approach; capable of managing a high workload in a dynamic environment.

• Demonstrated enthusiasm for athletics and youth development.

• Collaborative attitude and readiness to challenge conventional working methods.

• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.

• Preferred but not required: Soccer experience, knowledge, and/or an existing network.

🏝️ Benefits

• Attractive compensation package that includes base salary and a bonus plan.

• Flexible vacation policy.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.

• 401K with company matching.