Manager, Strategic Partnerships (Sacramento)

Background Location :

• Work-from-home; must be in greater Sacramento area Type : Full-time, permanent position Division : Strategic Partnerships Reports to :  Executive Director, Strategic Partnerships (Sacramento) Overview The Association of Pickleball Players | The APP Tour (APP) is dedicated to providing the best pickleball tournament experience for all.
• The APP, owned by Intersport, was founded in 2019 and serves professionals, senior professionals, and amateurs in the fastest growing sport in the country.
• The first and only tour officially sanctioned by USA Pickleball, the 2025 APP Tour slate boasts 19 tournament stops, in addition to Signature, International, and Collegiate Series events.
• The APP also prides itself on developing the next generation of champions through its APP Next Series and other youth initiatives.

You can view the 2025 Tour schedule here :

Event Execution Assist in the execution of tournament-related events and corporate partner activations, including coordination and communication between internal departments and external partners / prospects, where appropriate Team Management Apply a genuine eagerness to mentor, grow, and learn from a diverse and talented team Work collaboratively with all members of integrated team Qualifications Bachelor’s degree Minimum of four (4) years’ full-time experience in sponsorship and / or media sales Strong understanding of the sales process with a passion for pitching and closing new business Ability to detail a history of having sold numerous six-figure sponsorship and / or media sales agreements Current key relationships with sponsorship and / or media buyers at clients and agencies nationally Ability to develop new relationships with sponsorship and / or media buyers Must have a strong client-direct / agency network of sponsorship marketing decision-makers in the Sacramento marketplace Exemplary verbal and written communication skills with high-level presentation ability Flexibility to work both independently and collaboratively in an entrepreneurial environment Proficiency in PowerPoint, Word, Excel Salary and Benefits The targeted salary range for this position is $55,000 to $75,000, depending on full-time, non-internship professional relevant experience.