Director of Business Development

Key Responsibilities: Identify, pitch, and close local and regional corporate sponsorship partners; manage renewals Sell group sales/hospitality packages to businesses, schools, and community organizations Design and sell youth/adult camps and clinics; coordinate scheduling and staffing with coaching staff Build repeatable sales processes and simple pipeline/revenue reporting for ownership Represent the Empire at community and business events to build the partner network Requirements 3+ years in sponsorship, corporate partnerships, or group sales, ideally in sports or events Proven track record of cold outreach and closing deals, not just managing inbound leads Comfortable working lean and building programs with limited existing infrastructure Strong written and verbal communication; confident presenting to business owners and decision-makers Preferred Existing network of local businesses or sponsors in the New York area Experience running youth sports camps/clinics This is a hybrid job with offices in New Rochelle, NY and White Plains, NY.Compensation based on experience plus performance bonus/commission tied to revenue generation. 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.