Executive Director, Strategic Partnerships – Detroit
Detroit Full-time Director Channel & Partnerships
At a glance
Leadership Channel & Partnerships role at Intersport. Detroit · full-time · $125,000–$200,000 base.
SalaryStated by Intersport
$125,000 – $200,000
Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.
RoleChannel & Partnerships
SeniorityDirector
LocationDetroit
EmploymentFull-time
Base pay$125,000–$200,000
PostedSep 29, 2026 · 0d ago
Role brief
growthroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Generate APP revenue by pursuing and closing sponsorship and media deals with local, regional and national clients and agencies
- Sell agreements in the six- and seven-figure range through prospecting, pitching and closing
- Lead Detroit operations while coordinating with cross-functional teams on strong execution
- Hire and train team members, set goals, and provide feedback and coaching
- Support a team covering sponsorship, hospitality sales, marketing support and sponsor servicing
What you bring
- At least ten years in sponsorship, hospitality or media sales
- A record of closing multiple sponsorship, hospitality or media agreements worth six or seven figures
- An established network of sponsorship marketing decision-makers among Detroit clients and agencies
- Experience managing, training and mentoring junior staff
- Strong sales presentation and communication skills, with proficiency in PowerPoint, Word and Excel
Who this fits
This role suits a senior seller who can build buyer relationships and lead the APP’s Detroit presence. It is full-time and work-from-home, with a requirement to live in the Detroit market. The position includes team hiring, training and management.
From the employer
Background
Location: work-from-home/must be located in the Detroit market
Type: Full-time, permanent position
Division: Strategic Partnerships
Reports to: SVP & GM – Local Market Revenue
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 2026 APP Tour slate boasts 12 tournament stops, in addition to Signature, International, and Collegiate Series events. The APP also prides itself on developing the next generation of champions through its Next Gen Series and other youth initiatives. You can view the 2026 Tour schedule here: https://www.theapp.global/tour
The Position
The APP is seeking to add a smart and driven Executive Director (ED) to its Strategic Partnerships – Local Market Revenue team. The Executive Director will be responsible for generating revenue for the Association of Pickleball Players (APP) and will be the leader of the APP’s presence in Detroit. The right candidate will have proven success in a combination of sponsorship sales, hospitality sales, naming rights sales, ticket sales, and/or Pro-Am sales. Additionally, the ED must have relationships with key clients nationally, regionally and locally and have the ability to create new relationships among buyers, and a strong client-direct/agency network in the Detroit 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
Salary and Benefits
The targeted salary range for this position is $125,000 to $200,000 and includes sales target bonuses.
This position includes medical, dental, vision, parental leave benefits and 401(k) with company match for qualified employees.
The Association of Pickleball Players, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Location: work-from-home/must be located in the Detroit market
Type: Full-time, permanent position
Division: Strategic Partnerships
Reports to: SVP & GM – Local Market Revenue
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 2026 APP Tour slate boasts 12 tournament stops, in addition to Signature, International, and Collegiate Series events. The APP also prides itself on developing the next generation of champions through its Next Gen Series and other youth initiatives. You can view the 2026 Tour schedule here: https://www.theapp.global/tour
The Position
The APP is seeking to add a smart and driven Executive Director (ED) to its Strategic Partnerships – Local Market Revenue team. The Executive Director will be responsible for generating revenue for the Association of Pickleball Players (APP) and will be the leader of the APP’s presence in Detroit. The right candidate will have proven success in a combination of sponsorship sales, hospitality sales, naming rights sales, ticket sales, and/or Pro-Am sales. Additionally, the ED must have relationships with key clients nationally, regionally and locally and have the ability to create new relationships among buyers, and a strong client-direct/agency network in the Detroit 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 commits him/herself and team to the highest standards for all work
- Work effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver executional excellence
- Prospect, pitch, and close six- and seven-figure sponsorship and media agreements with clients and agencies locally, regionally and nationally
- Apply a genuine eagerness to mentor, grow, and learn from a diverse and talented team
- Play a lead role to recruit, attract, hire, and ultimately train select team members with responsibility for goal setting, feedback, and constructive guidance
- Potential team will consist of:
- Director, Strategic Partnerships (sponsorship and hospitality sales)
- Manager, Strategic Partnerships (sponsorship and hospitality sales)
- Manager, Marketing (sales support/promotional efforts)
- Manager, Partnership Marketing (sponsor management/servicing)
- Minimum of ten (10) years’ full-time experience in sponsorship, hospitality, and/or media sales
- Strong understanding of the sales process with a passion for pitching and closing new business
- Ability to detail a history of having sold numerous six- and seven-figure sponsorship, hospitality, and/or media sales agreements
- Ability to develop new relationships with sponsorship and/or media buyers
- Must have a strong client-direct/agency network of sponsorship marketing decision-makers in the Detroit marketplace
- Experience managing, training, and mentoring junior-level staff
- Exemplary verbal and written communication skills with high-level presentation ability
- Flexibility to work both independently and collaboratively in an entrepreneurial environment
- Proficiency in PowerPoint, Word, Excel
Salary and Benefits
The targeted salary range for this position is $125,000 to $200,000 and includes sales target bonuses.
This position includes medical, dental, vision, parental leave benefits and 401(k) with company match for qualified employees.
The Association of Pickleball Players, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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