The Hillsboro Hops are entering a new era—one defined by growth, innovation, and the opening of our state-of-the-art ballpark. As we look toward an exciting future for Hops Baseball, we’re searching for a driven and strategic Director of Corporate Partnerships to join our team and help shape the next chapter of our success.
In this role, you’ll take a leadership role on a team that focuses its efforts to develop, negotiate, and secure impactful corporate partnerships that elevate the Hops brand and deliver meaningful value to our partners and community. You’ll work to expand our portfolio of sponsors through creative, relationship-driven sales, connecting businesses with the passion, visibility, and reach that professional baseball and live entertainment offers.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive new business development by identifying, prospecting, and closing major corporate partnership opportunities.
- Build and maintain long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with local, regional, and national brands.
- Collaborate with internal departments to create innovative, customized partnership packages that align with client objectives.
- Oversee the full partnership sales cycle, from lead generation to contract execution.
- Represent the Hillsboro Hops brand with professionalism, creativity, and integrity in all interactions.
- Support the activation and renewal process in collaboration with the Partnership Services team.
Qualifications
- 5–10 years of proven success in sponsorship or partnership sales, preferably within professional sports, broadcast media and/or entertainment.
- Demonstrated track record of achieving and exceeding sales goals.
- Strong relationship builder with exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to identify new opportunities and deliver creative solutions.
- Collaborative and self-motivated, thriving in a fast-paced and evolving environment.
What We Offer
- Annual Salary: $80,000; medical, dental, and Simple IRA with a 3% match
- A collaborative, inclusive, and high-energy team environment
- Opportunities for professional growth and leadership
- Game day perks and meaningful community engagement
Timeline
Ability to start as early as December 1st, 2025. Resumes will be reviewed starting November 1st, 2025.
Why Join the Hops?
This is a once-in-a-career opportunity to be part of a transformative time for the Hillsboro Hops. As we open our new ballpark and expand our presence in the region, you’ll have the platform to build new partnerships, strengthen existing relationships, and make a lasting impact on the future of sports and live entertainment in the Portland Metro area.
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.
