Director of Corporate Partnerships, Chesapeake Baysox

About this role

Attain Sports brings a community-focused, values-driven, and player-centric approach to connect diverse groups and create impact through the power of sports. The company was formed in 2021 and presents an affordable, family-friendly sports and entertainment portfolio that brings a commitment to community engagement, customer service, innovation, and the professional growth and development of its family of athletes and employees.

Attain Sports owns and manages four baseball teams: the Baltimore Orioles Double-A affiliate Chesapeake Baysox, the Baltimore Orioles High-A affiliate Frederick Keys, the MLB Draft League Aberdeen IronBirds, and the Atlantic League Professional Baseball Club Spire City Ghost Hounds. Additionally, Attain Sports is an owner of the United Soccer League (USL) Championship Club Loudoun United FC.

Position Summary

The Chesapeake Baysox are seeking a highly motivated, results-driven Director of Corporate Partnerships to lead sponsorship sales efforts and drive revenue growth throughout the organization. This individual will be responsible for generating new corporate partnership revenue, managing and growing an existing portfolio of sponsors, developing strategic business relationships throughout the region, and leading the day-to-day efforts of the Corporate Partnerships department.

The ideal candidate is a proven seller who thrives on building relationships, identifying opportunities, closing deals, and delivering exceptional service to partners. This position will play a critical role in the organization’s overall revenue strategy and will serve as a leader within the Baysox front office.

The Director, Corporate Partnerships reports directly to the Director of Corporate Partnerships for Attain Sports and oversee the Manager, Corporate Partnerships.

Essential Responsibilities

Corporate Partnership Sales

• Lead all efforts to generate new sponsorship revenue for the Chesapeake Baysox.

• Prospect, develop, and close new corporate partnership agreements across all categories.

• Create customized marketing and partnership solutions that align with client objectives and organizational goals.

• Consistently maintain a robust sales pipeline and achieve established revenue targets.

• Conduct regular meetings, presentations, and proposals with prospective partners.

• Identify and secure multi-year partnership opportunities.

• Maximize inventory across traditional, digital, promotional, hospitality, community, and experiential assets.

Account Management & Retention

• Manage a portfolio of existing corporate partners and serve as the primary relationship manager for key accounts.

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