About Blueprint Sports: Since 2021, Blueprint Sports Agency has raised and paid out over $70M to NCAA student-athletes through Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL).

Blueprint Sports Agency simplifies the Wild West, which is today's college athletics, by offering an easy-to-use and comprehensive solution that sets the standard for NIL and commercial sports marketing.

We are exceptional at raising commercial NIL funds, handling complex contracts for athletes, powering payments to athletes, and providing the data and solutions to manage your NIL budgets.

By choosing Blueprint Sports, you're not just selecting a service provider; you're partnering with a leader in the NIL field, committed to empowering student-athletes and reshaping the future of college sports.

This role reports to the Executive Vice President, Client Partnerships.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

Recruit, train and lead Executive Directors, General Managers (GMs), and their staffs to ensure the fulfillment of all collective obligations and the achievement of property revenue and EBITDA financial objectives
Visionary Leadership: Ability to create and communicate a long-term strategic vision for their assigned collectives while aligning with the goals of student-athletes, universities, and stakeholders
Strong Ethical Foundation: A commitment to upholding Blueprint Sports ethics and standards, NCAA compliance rules and maintaining transparency and integrity in all NIL dealings
Negotiation & Conflict Resolution Skills: Proficient in negotiating contracts and resolving disputes between athletes, businesses, and other partners
Effective Communicator: Ability to communicate up and down the corporate vertical, while being able to maintain integrity and confidentiality with sensitive business and client content
Strategic Decision Making: Ability to make data-driven, strategic decisions in a fast-evolving industry, ensuring growth and sustainability
Team Leadership & Mentorship: Experience in leading, developing, and inspiring a diverse team, including staff, consultants, and volunteers
Marketing & Branding Acumen: Strong understanding of developing brand strategies for student-athletes and the organization, promoting visibility and engagement through various marketing channels
Partner with the CEO, Blueprint Sports and EVP Client Partnerships, Blueprint Sports to build meaningful relationships with clients; to include the Athletic Director, Collective Board of Advisors, Coaches, and their staffs at all levels
Work with finance leadership to develop detailed property sales plans that maximize revenue opportunities across traditional membership, events, and sponsorship
Work with Executive Directors, GMs, clients, and media partners to maximize value and revenue from all content platforms
Maintain full P&L accountability and responsibility of all assigned Collectives, including management and execution of all company revenue and expense reporting requirements
Work with company senior leadership to identify, target, and help close new properties and business opportunities within the region as directed
Model and develop/lead deployment of company vision and culture within assigned Collectives
Other job-duties as assigned

EXPERIENCE AND DESIRED ATTRIBUTES:

Bachelor's Degree required with advanced degree preferred
Experience – 7+ years' experience required in fundraising, sponsorship sales, business development, management, or similar experience. Managerial experience required with preference given to those with experience managing multiple teams
Proven ability in managing, meeting & exceeding budget & revenue goals
Ability to lead and inspire others
Proven track record of resilience, critical thinking, adaptability, and resourcefulness
Ability to generate and present ideas and concepts succinctly and provide creative solutions to prospects/clients
Outstanding verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Demonstrated professional sales presentation skills
Position is based remotely; willingness to travel, work nights and weekends, is required when needed

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.