Co-Executive Director, Strategic Partnerships Cincinnati

Co-Executive Director (C-ED)

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.

The APP is seeking to add a smart and driven Co-Executive Director (C-ED) to its Strategic Partnerships team. The C-ED will be responsible for generating revenue for the APP and, along with the existing C-ED, will be a leader of the APP's presence in Cincinnati. The right candidate will have proven success in a combination of sales success across some / all of the following : sponsorship, hospitality, naming rights, ticket, and Pro-Am. Additionally, the C-ED must have relationships with key clients regionally and locally in the Cincinnati DMA, have the ability to create new relationships among buyers, and a strong client-direct / agency network in the Cincinnati marketplace. A candidate must possess a consultative selling approach and be able to detail success in having sold six, and seven-figure sponsorship agreements.

Responsibilities

General :

• Embody and reflect the APP's performance-based culture and commit him / herself and team to the highest standards for all work
• Work effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver executional excellence

Business Development :

Team Management :

Qualifications

Salary and Benefits

The targeted salary range for this position is $125,000 to $175,000 and includes sales target bonuses. This position includes medical, dental, vision, parental leave benefits and 401(k) with company match for qualified employees.

The APP is an Equal Opportunity Employer