Sarasota Paradise, a USL League One expansion club launching in 2026, seeks a dynamic CBO/CRO to drive revenue growth and team building. This role is for a builder who inspires excellence, executes with accountability, and fosters a high-performance culture.
Key Responsibilities:
● Oversee revenue streams: ticketing, sponsorships, merchandise, and marketing.
● Manage a team of 8-10 staff across tickets, sponsorships, marketing, and merch.
● Cultivate a winning culture of ownership, creativity, and collaboration.
● Align teams and drive upward momentum.
● Recruit, mentor, and develop top talent.
● Partner with ownership and sporting staff to integrate business and on-field strategies.
● Deliver exceptional fan, partner, and community experiences in Sarasota.
● Manage budgets efficiently for sustainable growth.
● Represent the club publicly with energy and professionalism.
Who You Are:
● A revenue leader with experience in ticketing and sponsorships, ideally as a department head.
● High-energy setter of standards and output.
● Ownership mindset—make things happen.
● Talent attractor and maximizer.
● Strategic builder who scales systems, teams, and revenue while handling details.
Requirements:
● 5+ years in ticketing at professional sports level (ideally from NFL, NBA, MLB, or NHL); 7–10+ years in leadership in sports or growth-oriented businesses.
● Proven leadership of cross-functional teams and revenue results.
● Experience driving ticketing/corporate partnerships to targets, using data.
● Strong financial acumen in P&L and budget management.
● Effective communicator, motivator, and culture builder.
● Skilled in building local partnerships with empathy for community impact.
Bonus Points:
● Background in USL or similar innovative leagues.
● Success transforming teams or launching ventures.
● Knowledge of Sarasota market or passion for community soccer.