A BA/BS in Business, Sports Management, Marketing, or another related discipline is required.
At least 5–7 years of experience in sponsorship sales, marketing, and business development in tennis or another racket sport is required.
Expert knowledge and understanding of the sports sponsorship landscape is required.
An existing book of business and industry relationships is required.
Responsibilities
Lead a business vertical within the Property Team, managing client relationships and growth of the area of business.
Manage and train business development executives, and assist with daily client and prospect communication.
Drive new-business sponsorship sales for PIVOT property clients in tennis, pickleball, and other represented properties.
Leverage existing contacts and national corporate relationships to drive incremental revenue opportunities for PIVOT’s racket sports clients.
Cross-sell clients across multiple PIVOT properties, including esports and naming rights, as well as brand, hospitality, and other verticals.
Lead sales presentations to prospective clients, both in person and by phone.
Lead outbound sales efforts to create and cultivate opportunities for property clients.
Manage an individual book of business, including prospecting, lead origination, proposal development, and closing business.
Directly manage accounts and relationships, serving as the main point of contact between PIVOT racket sports clients and the PIVOT sales team.
Set an example and lead within the property sales division, with direct reports.
Lead executive-level communication with new and existing clients.
Provide regular progress reports on business development goals and new-business outreach.
Assist PIVOT executive staff with special projects as requested.
Meet and exceed individual revenue goals on behalf of property clients.
Conduct daily sales activity, including outreach to prospective clients, client meetings, and proposals.
Communicate sales outreach activity and individual revenue pipeline projections to senior leadership.
Represent the company’s values and objectives inside and outside of the office.
Desired Qualifications
Energize people and teams and drive cross-functional team collaboration.
Manage multiple demanding critical projects in a fast-paced, technical environment and rapidly evolving industry.
Use networking platforms available within the sports management industry.
Apply advanced negotiation skills.
Demonstrate presentation, written, and oral communication skills.
Maintain attention to detail, organization, and efficiency.
Use Microsoft Office, Salesforce, and Google Suite.
Vice President, Racket Sports
PIVOT Agency · United States (Remote) · Full-time · Posted 2026-07-24
Salary: USD 110,000–165,000
Workplace: remote
Department: Property Representation
Description
PIVOT is a Bay Area sports marketing, travel, and lifestyle agency making a name for itself in a fast-paced and dynamic industry. Our mission is to create innovative business-to-business opportunities and to unite brands and properties in lasting partnerships that channel the emotional energy of sports into profitable and meaningful consumer engagement.
We are looking for a qualified and self-motivated individual to join our Property Sales Team as Vice President of Racket Sports. The candidate will be a leading member of PIVOT’s Property Team, working with our clients to source, negotiate, and secure partnership agreements. This individual will be working closely with our growing group of Racket Sports clients, including tennis, pickleball, padel, and more. This person will play a leading role in growing this area of our business and will need to have applicable experience selling significant sponsorships.
Responsibilities:
Lead business vertical within the Property Team, managing client relationships and growth of the area of business
Manage and train business development executives as well as assist in daily client and prospect communication
Drive new business sponsorship sales for a growing list of PIVOT property clients in Tennis, Pickleball, and additional properties PIVOT represents
Leverage existing contacts and national corporate relationships to drive incremental revenue opportunities on behalf of PIVOT’s racket sports clients
Cross-sell clients across multiple PIVOT properties (esports, naming rights, etc.), brand, hospitality, and other verticals
Lead sales presentations to prospective clients, including both in-person and phone calls
Lead outbound sales efforts to effectively create and cultivate opportunities for property clients
Effectively manage one's own book of business, including prospecting, lead origination, proposal development, and closing business
Directly manage accounts and relationships, acting as the main point of contact between PIVOT racket sports clients and the PIVOT sales team
Set an example and be a leader within the property sales division with direct reports
Lead all executive-level communication with new and existing clients
Provide regular progress reports on business development goals and new business outreach
Assist the PIVOT executive staff on special projects as requested
Job Performance Evaluation:
Consistently meets and exceeds individual revenue goals on behalf of property clients
Daily sales activity, including new prospective client outreach, client meetings, proposals, etc.
Effectively communicates to senior leadership on sales outreach activity and individual revenue pipeline projections
Acts in the best interest of company objectives and works well with fellow team members and senior leadership
Uses sound judgment in representing the company’s values and objectives inside and outside of the office
Requirements
Required Education and Experience:
BA/BS in Business, Sports Management, Marketing or other related disciplines
5-7+ years of experience in sponsorship sales, marketing and business development in tennis or other racket sports
Expert knowledge and understanding of the sports sponsorship landscape
Existing book of business and industry relationships
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
Leader who can energize people and teams, and drive cross-functional team collaboration
An appropriate level of drive and toughness to effectively manage multiple demanding critical projects in a fast-paced, technical environment, and rapidly evolving industry
Firm grasp of available networking platforms within the sports management industry
Advanced negotiation skills
Excellent presentation, written, and oral communication skills
Acute attention to detail, organization and efficiency
Experience using MS Office, Salesforce and Google Suite