Co-Executive Director, Strategic Partnerships – Cincinnati

Background Location :

• work-from-home / must be located in the Cincinnati market Type : Full-time, permanent position Division : Strategic Partnerships Reports to :  Chief Revenue Officer 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 2025 APP Tour slate boasts 12 tournament stops, in addition to Showcase Series, International, and Collegiate Series events.
• The APP also prides itself on developing the next generation of champions through its APP Next Series and other youth initiatives.

You can view the 2025 Tour schedule here :

The right candidate will have proven success in a combination of sales success across some / all of the following :

Responsibilities General Embody and reflects 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 hire, and ultimately train select team members with responsibility for goal setting, feedback, and constructive guidance Potential team will consist of :