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 Nike Soccer Camp partners and primary contacts.

• Foster trusted relationships with partners while ensuring effective communication, organization, and follow-up.

• Enhance existing operators by introducing additional camps, locations, programming, enrollment, and revenue streams.

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

• Grasp camp economics, deal arrangements, and profit margins to inform commercial decisions.

• Anticipate, allocate, and procure camp merchandise, including staff uniforms, t-shirts, and rewards.

• Deliver exceptional customer service and manage incident resolution.

• Streamline, automate, and enhance divisional processes through technology, AI, and data utilization.

• Leverage data and reporting to assess account performance and aid in decision-making.

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

• Collaborate with camp operations, customer service, and marketing divisions.

• Design marketing campaigns and strategies that encourage registration.

• Evaluate market trends, competitor offerings, and customer insights.

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

• Lead and contribute to initiatives aimed at divisional growth, partner satisfaction, and operational efficiency.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Outstanding organization, prioritization, and follow-through skills.

• Mindset focused on processes and scalability.

• Strong abilities in relationship-building and interpersonal communication.

• Proficient in selling, influencing, negotiating, and effective communication.

• Commercial awareness regarding revenue, margins, deal structures, and business performance.

• Strong analytical and technical skills.

• Proficiency in Excel and/or Google Sheets.

• Comfortable utilizing data to address challenges and make decisions.

• Openness to adopting new technologies and AI tools.

• Proven success in driving growth and nurturing relationships within sports, camps, youth programming, or a related field.

• Background in the sports industry with a solid understanding of the sports landscape.

• Soccer knowledge, experience, and/or an established network is preferred but not mandatory.

• Capacity to handle a high volume of work in a dynamic environment.

• Enthusiasm for athletics and youth development.

• Collaborative approach.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive compensation package comprising base salary and bonus plan.

• Flexible vacation policy.

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• 401(k) with company matching.

• Option for remote work.