About USA Cycling
USA Cycling is the national governing body for the sport of cycling in the United States. We are a mission-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to developing athletes, growing participation, and advancing excellence across all cycling disciplines.
Position Summary
USA Cycling is looking for a Senior Manager of Sponsorship to help fulfill sponsor contracts and manage sponsor relationships. This role ensures sponsorship agreements are executed effectively while delivering value to partners and supporting revenue growth and brand visibility for USA Cycling.
What You’ll Do
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Lead execution of sponsorship fulfillment strategy across all platforms
- Develop creative activation concepts that elevate partner visibility beyond standard assets
- Ensure all sponsor deliverables are executed on time, on brand, and according to contract
- Serve as primary day-to-day contact for a portfolio of 25+ partners
- Establish and manage consistent communication cadence including weekly, monthly, and quarterly check-ins
- Provide performance reporting and insights aligned with sponsor KPIs
- Identify opportunities to strengthen renewals and expand partnerships
- Oversee development and execution of sponsorship related marketing assets including press releases, email campaigns, paid and organic social, sponsored content, event activations, signage, and website integrations
- Maintain an organized sponsorship calendar to track all deliverables and timelines
- Manage sponsor presence and activations at select National Championships and key events
- Oversee vendor and expo logistics to ensure positive sponsor experiences
- Manage sponsorship fulfillment budget including forecasting and reconciliation
- Deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual performance reports to leadership
- Continuously improve internal processes to increase efficiency and scalability
What We’re Looking For
Required Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university and at least four years’ experience developing and managing partnership programs; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Language Ability: Read, analyze, and interpret business, professional, marketing, or technical documents. Write reports, business correspondence, press releases, marketing materials, and website copy. Effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, customers, partners, and the public.
- Mathematical Ability: Basic arithmetic, percentages, budgeting, and forecasting. Effectively build, read, and interpret budgets and manage basic invoicing procedures.
- Reasoning Ability: Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Computer Skills: Microsoft Office; Budgeting software; CRM software; Craft; Asana; Meltwater; Canva; Adobe Creative Suite
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in sport, nonprofit, or mission-driven organizations.
- Familiarity with Olympic & Paralympic sport, national governing bodies, or athlete-centered environments.
- Advanced degree or relevant professional certification.
Core Competencies
- Achievement Focus: Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles. Measures self against standard of excellence. Recognizes and acts on opportunities. Sets and achieves challenging goals. Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
- Communications: Exhibits good listening and comprehension. Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form. Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally. Keeps others adequately informed. Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
- Planning and Organization: Integrates changes smoothly. Plans for additional resources. Prioritizes and plans work activities. Sets goals and objectives. Uses time efficiently. Works in an organized manner.
- Problem Solving: Develops alternative solutions. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Identifies problems in a timely manner. Resolves problems in early stages. Works well in group problem solving situations.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
- This is a remote position.
- Ability to work at a computer for extended periods.
- Occasional travel may be required (15-20%)
- Occasional weekend or holiday work may be required.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary Range
$65,000 – $75,000 annually, depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.
Anticipated Start Date
As soon as possible
Benefits
USA Cycling offers a competitive benefits package, that includes:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Health Savings Accounts (with election of a qualifying medical plan)
- Health Care Flexible Spending Account Plan
- Health Care Support Program
- Retirement plan
- Paid vacation and paid holidays
- Paid sick leave in accordance with applicable state and local law
- Life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
- Adoption Assisstance Program
- Caregiver Support Program
- Employee Assistance Program
Equal Employment Opportunity
USA Cycling is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
Disclaimer
This job posting describes the general nature and level of work expected and is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities. USA Cycling reserves the right to modify duties or requirements to meet organizational needs.
