Mission
To present sports in their purest, most exciting and competitive form: high stakes and open to all.

Core Values
Build great products

Have a desirable social purpose

Surround yourself with good people

About

The Tournament has grown from a unique idea amongst friends to a collection of the most electrifying sporting events in the world, owning and operating The Basketball Tournament (TBT) and The Soccer Tournament (TST). TBT launched in 2014 and is now one of the most exciting events on the summer sports calendar, with TV distribution, regional championships across the country, and a winner-take-all, 7-figure prize. In 2023, The Tournament unveiled TST, which exploded onto the scene, billing itself as Coachella for Sports – part food festival, part sporting event. In 2024, the company launched an equal pay women’s soccer tournament for $1 million and broadcast through ESPN networks.

Position Overview
The Tournament is looking to hire a Director of Partnerships for both properties who has experience when it comes to client relationships and account management. This role is responsible for leading and growing relationships with sponsor partners and ensuring all deliverables are fulfilled for each of our events. Candidate must be an extremely well organized and skilled communicator who is adept at strategic thinking and building strong relationships. This candidate must also be self-motivated, capable of setting and maintaining his/her own schedule, and be eager to step into a leadership position.

Requirements & Qualifications

Minimum five years leading a partnership management team and overseeing sponsorship deliverables within a professional sports league, team, or major sports event/property
Experience planning and running brand event activations
Proven track record in managing high-value clients
Service oriented with great sales instincts
Must have superior communication, organizational, and project management skills
Excellent work ethic, strong problem solving skills, and tenacity
Great with people
Self starter & entrepreneurial
Able to maintain composure under pressure and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
HQ in Boston
Proactive, thoughtful, energetic

Contact: info@thetournament.com