Job Title: Team President
Reports to: Zawyer Sports, President
Position Overview: The President of UPSHOT Baltimore will serve as the organization’s executive leader, responsible for shaping the strategic vision, driving long-term growth, and ensuring excellence across all business and basketball operations functions. This role oversees every aspect of the franchise, including revenue/commercial functions, team operations, brand and marketing, community engagement and organizational culture. The President represents the team publicly and works closely with ownership, league leadership, partners and the community to elevate the franchise and deliver a championship-caliber experience on and off the court.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute the long-term strategic plan of the organization
- Oversee the integration of business operations, basketball operations and fan engagement
- Drive innovation across all departments to keep the franchise competitive and forward-thinking
- Lead all revenue/commercial verticals including ticketing, partnerships/sponsorships, premium sales, merchandise and media
- Develop and expand corporate partnerships locally, regionally and nationally
- Establish a strategic content, social, marketing and brand strategy
- Oversee budgeting, financial performance and P&L management to ensure sustainable growth
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including sponsors, broadcast partners, vendors and civic leaders
- Ensure alignment between business and basketball objectives
- Serve as the public face of the franchise in media appearances, fan events and community initiatives
- Champion community programs, youth development efforts and outreach initiatives that reinforce the team’s mission and values
- Support charitable partnerships and team foundation
- Build a high-performing, mission-driven organizational culture rooted in teamwork, accountability and innovation
- Analytic and data oriented leader, focused on leverage analytics in both business and basketball operations
- Recruit, develop and mentor leadership and all employees
- Ensure strong internal communication and cross-departmental collaboration
- Promote diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging throughout the organization
Qualifications:
- +6 years of senior leadership experience in professional or developmental sports, live entertainment or related industries
- Proven track record in revenue generation, business development and organizational leadership
- Strong understanding of sports operations, fan engagement and market dynamics
- Outstanding communication, relationship-building and public speaking skills
- Demonstrated commitment to community involvement and civic partnership
- Ability to lead with vision, integrity and a passion for competitive excellence
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.
