Position Summary
DC Power FC is seeking a senior business leader to oversee and grow all commercial and revenue-generating functions of the club. This role will serve as a key member of the executive leadership team and will be responsible for building, executing, and scaling the club’s business strategy in a fast-paced, growth-stage environment.
This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for someone who is comfortable building from the ground up, leading by doing, and helping shape a top-tier professional soccer organization with strong roots in the Washington, D.C. community.
Essential Functions
- Lead and execute the club’s overall business and revenue strategy.
- Oversee and grow all commercial functions, including sponsorships, partnerships, ticket sales, premium experiences, merchandise, marketing, and fan engagement. Drive sponsorship and partnership strategy, including prospecting, negotiation, and relationship management.
- Provide leadership over brand, marketing, communications, and fan growth initiatives. Build and manage a lean business operations team and establish clear goals, KPIs, and reporting. Identify new and creative revenue opportunities aligned with the club’s mission and values.
- Work cross-functionally with sporting, operations, and community teams to ensure alignment. Partner closely with the CEO on strategic planning, budgeting, and long-term growth initiatives.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of senior-level leadership experience in sports, media, entertainment, or a related consumer-facing industry.
- Demonstrated success driving revenue, partnerships, or business growth.
- Strong understanding of sponsorship sales, marketing, brand development, and fan engagement.
- Experience in professional sports or a growth-stage organization strongly preferred.
- Comfort operating in a scrappy, resource-conscious, and evolving environment.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
- Passion for soccer and alignment with Power FC’s mission and values.
Why Power FC
- Opportunity to play a meaningful leadership role in building and scaling a professional soccer club.
- High-impact position with visibility across all areas of the organization.
- Collaborative, entrepreneurial, and mission-driven culture.
- Competitive compensation for a growth-stage organization with long-term upside.
Compensation
$100,000 - $110,000
D.C. United is committed to uplifting our community, staff, and club. We are seeking candidates to be a part of our journey in our quest for continued organizational growth and a fifth MLS Cup.
D.C. United will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable ccommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform critical job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
D.C. United is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). D.C. United reaffirms its commitment to the principles of equal opportunity and diversity. D.C. United is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. D.C. United is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, pregnancy, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with the requirements of all federal, state, and local laws. Employment decisions can include hiring, termination, compensation, benefits, promotion, training selection, or other statuses or conditions of employment. All employment decisions are made on the basis of individual skills, knowledge, abilities, job performance, and other appropriate qualifications.
