Partnership Sales & Business Development Representative

Port St. Lucie Sports Club (USL League One)
Port St. Lucie, FL

About the Club

Port St. Lucie Sports Club is part of the continued expansion of the USL League One, one of the fastest-growing professional soccer leagues in the United States. As the league gains national momentum, Port St. Lucie is emerging as a key market, fueled by rapid population growth, economic development, and increasing demand for high-quality sports and entertainment.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of building a professional club from the ground up in a community that is energized, growing, and ready to rally behind a team of its own. Our goal is to create more than just a team, we are building a brand that connects with the community, drives local partnerships, and delivers an unforgettable fan experience.

We are intentionally building this organization with professionals who know this market, understand the community, and bring established local relationships. This is not a relocation-based role - we are seeking individuals who are already embedded in the Treasure Coast and ready to make an immediate impact.

Position Summary

The Port St. Lucie Sports Club is seeking motivated and driven individuals to join our Partnership & Sponsor Sales team as we build the commercial foundation of a professional soccer club ahead of our inaugural season.

This role is designed for early-career professionals looking to grow within sports sales, business development, and community engagement. Depending on experience and individual strengths, candidates will contribute across new business development, partnership sales, and pipeline growth, with the opportunity to evolve into a more specialized role over time.

This is a hands-on opportunity to develop sales skills, build meaningful relationships within the community, and directly impact the growth of a professional sports organization.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Outreach

Identify and research local and regional businesses for partnership opportunities; leverage existing relationships and community connections to generate new business; conduct outbound outreach through calls, emails, networking, and in-person visits; build and maintain a consistent pipeline of qualified prospects
Present sponsorship opportunities to prospective partners; assist in developing proposals, pitch decks, and presentations; support negotiation and closing of sponsorship agreements
Build and maintain strong relationships with partners; represent the club at networking events and matchdays; support efforts to integrate the club into the local business community
Assist with lead generation, follow-ups, and CRM tracking; maintain organized records of outreach and deal progress; contribute to consistent sales activity and pipeline growth

Local Market Development

Serve as a visible and active presence within the Treasure Coast business community
Build relationships with local decision-makers, organizations, and community leaders.
Generate partnership opportunities through referrals, networking, and existing relationships
Help position the club as a key business and community partner in the market

Qualifications

Must be currently located in or have strong, established ties to the Port St. Lucie / Treasure Coast area
Existing network within the local business community strongly preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Sports Management of related field preferred
1-4 years of experience in sales, marketing or customer-facing roles
Strong communication, interpersonal and presentation skills
Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends
Experience with CRM systems (Salesforce, HubSpot, etc.) is a plus
Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus

What Sets This Role Apart

Opportunity to build and represent partnerships within your own community
Ground-floor opportunity with a new professional soccer club
Direct exposure to partnership and community development
Ability to grow into senior role as the club expands
Hands-on experience building a market from day one

Compensation

Base salary 35k - 45k + commission structure
Performance-based incentives tied to revenue goals
Opportunity for advancement as the organization grows

To apply, please email your resume with 3 professional references to contact@portstluciesc.com

Port St. Lucie SC