Director of Commercial Strategy & Operations

NJ / NY Gotham FC ( Gotham FC or the Club ) is a National Women’s Soccer League ( NWSL ) team representing New Jersey and New York.

The team plays at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, NJ.

The Role :

Gotham FC is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented professional to serve as the Director of Commercial Strategy & Operations to help grow Gotham FC into a global soccer platform.

This position will report directly to Gotham FC’s Chief Business Officer.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead strategic research on growth initiatives to support future growth plans
• Drive strategic and quarterly planning with the executive team
• Support on communications to the Gotham Board of Directors
• Drive collaboration and management of key revenue cross-functional initiatives
• Support the CBO on special projects and assignments
• Support on board and owner engagement plans

Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Exceptional written and presentation skills. Ability to develop executive-ready communications with limited guidance
• Ability to work independently, multi-task, prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Legally authorized to work in the United States

Capability & Other Characteristics :

• A deep passion for women’s sports.
• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills.
• Strong presentation and communication skills, capable of explaining complex data-driven concepts to diverse audiences.
• High attention to detail and ability to troubleshoot data discrepancies.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Location :

Based at Gotham FC’s business office, which is located at 15 Exchange Place Jersey City, New Jersey, on a hybrid working schedule which consists of three core in-office / in-person days (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) and two non-core days (Monday and Friday), with the option of being in the business office or remote.

Ability to attend all home games and any mandatory events as well as away games, as necessary. A willingness to travel for other business-related needs, as they arise.

Ability to work at the team’s soccer operations office in Whippany, New Jersey, as needed. Gotham FC requires its associates to live in its market, that is, within reasonable commuting distance of Gotham FC’s offices, practice facility and Red Bull Arena.

Gotham FC is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to our team. We are committed to broadening the pool of qualified talent for consideration, including those who have been historically underrepresented.

We strongly encourage people of color, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and non-binary people, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

Job type : Full-time Exempt position

Salary range : $130,000 - $160,000

Benefits : Medical, Dental & Vision benefit plans available for Employee and Family, Employee funded 401(k) option

This job description is a broad summary of the essential job functions and general duties for this position, the additional job duties that may be required from time-to-time, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.

The person in this role may be required to and must be willing to perform other duties as assigned, to meet organizational needs.

This job description may be modified from time to time, at the sole discretion of Gotham FC.

This employee must follow and enforce all policies and procedures formulated by Gotham FC and be a role model for the organization.

The existence of this job description does not modify the employee’s at-will status. That is, unless a signed employment contract specifying a term of employment exists between Gotham FC and the employee or his / her / their representative, both Gotham FC and the employee will have the right to terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without reason or notice, unless otherwise prohibited by law.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.