Vice President, Club Consulting – Club Business Development at The National Football League

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jan, 26

Salary

275000.0

Posted On

30 Oct, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication, Team Building, Leadership, Interpersonal Skills, Data Analysis, Time Management, Organizational Skills, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Social Media Competency

Industry

Spectator Sports

Description

The Club Business Development team supports the 32-Member Clubs in all aspects of their business operations while serving as liaisons to the Clubs and the League. The team utilizes a combination of analytics and functional expertise in sales and marketing to develop 'next practices' and facilitates the sharing of 'best practices' between clubs. Club Business Development is searching for a Vice President level leader who will join the group and become a trusted business consultant for all 32 NFL clubs. The Club Consulting team within Club Business Development is the main day-to-day liaison and first point of contact for club leadership on many business matters, and a trusted voice at the league office to help guide business decisions and provide strategic support for club initiatives. This role will also be asked to drive strategy across other key Club and League strategies in support of all 32 clubs, the League Office, and partners. Responsibilities: Leading team of Account Directors, Account Managers and functional subject matter experts across ticketing, sponsorship, premium seating, fan experience, marketing, digital, and more. Building, owning and cultivating relationships with senior members of club staff (ownership, club presidents, c-suite, leadership across all business verticals) for all-32 teams, including a subset of designated clubs. Advise business strategies to advance the club’s efforts within their local marketplace, including planning & executing regularly scheduled in-market visits across all 32 teams with the goal of identifying opportunities to help grow and support their business. Function as Club Business Development’s day-to-day subject matter expert & lead on ticket sales strategy, supporting all-32 team’s efforts to grow an integral league-wide local revenue stream. Key partner across all Local Business Optimization modeling and action items Key team member in driving future League-wide Ticketing deals and innovation strategy tied to future of Ticketing. Key team member in driving international ticketing strategy. Serve as liaison between League and Clubs by managing key communications and meetings inclusive of leading regularly scheduled all-32 team President meetings as well as Club Spotlight meetings with Ownership and NFL Executive Leadership team. Play a key role in all 32 club and league meetings, workshops and calls inclusive of the Ownership Committee Meetings and the NFL Annual Meeting. Serve as a senior leader within the NFL’s Stadium Strategy working group including meetings with the Commissioner, Club Ownership & Presidents, sports architects and other key vendors. Represent the Club Business Development team at industry conferences throughout the year Oversee the identification and distribution of industry best practices, with a specific focus on targeting examples custom and specific to individual team needs. Collaborate with other members of the Club BD staff to identify industry trends. Meet with and study vendors across entire business to provide introductions and recommendations to clubs. Collaborate with all NFL League Office departments that touch club business, including Club Digital, Media Strategy, Sponsorship, Marketing, Consumer Products, Club & Labor Finance, Data & Analytics, Club Social, and more. Work with Club Business Development analytics staff on reporting, data-led insights, and additional studies/initiatives. Provide senior level oversight of league’s fan experience program and initiatives Drive strategic participation and engagement with clubs around NFL tentpole events. Those responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Participating Team Oversight & Support (for Super Bowl and International Games), NFL Draft, Schedule Release, Thanksgiving, NFL Flag Championships, Training Camp, Pro Bowl, Back Together Weekend, etc. Required Skills/Knowledge: Excellent communication, team building, leadership and interpersonal skills Ability to derive insights from data / analytics / research and present findings to all levels of an organization Ability to anticipate clubs' needs and match them with appropriate work products and/or individuals at the League Office Ability to handle multiple tasks, good time management and organizational skills Deep experience in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint Social media competency Experience: 15+ years of experience similar experience Consulting and/or strategy background is strongly preferred Experience with a sports team, league, agency, or a combination of all is highly advantageous Educational Background Required: Bachelor’s degree with a focus in analytics, finance, strategy, and/or management Expected Travel: 25% of the time Club markets League meetings and workshops Significant league events (e.g., Super Bowl, Draft, etc.) Terms /Expected Hours of Work: NFL employees are required to work 40 hours per week in office. Overtime/weekend work as necessary. Salary / Pay Range: This job posting contains a pay range, which represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that the NFL believes, in good faith, at the time of this posting that it might be willing to pay for the posted job in the location(s) specified. The NFL expects to hire for this position near the middle of the range. Only in truly rare and exceptional circumstances, where an external candidate has experience, credentials, or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position, would the NFL consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range. Salary $225,000—$275,000 USD At the NFL, in-person work at our offices is a top priority because it allows us to collaborate more effectively, build stronger connections, and maintain the culture that drives our success. This role requires onsite presence at an NFL office or stadium location, and remote and/or hybrid working options are not offered. NO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE WILL BE PROVIDED. The NFL is committed to building an inclusive work environment that reflects our incredible fan base. We provide an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants without regard to status as protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. WHO WE ARE: NFL Core Values: Respect: Everyone matters. We celebrate diverse opinions, honor hard work, and value every contribution. Integrity: We do what's right, even when it's tough. We hold ourselves accountable and always follow through. Team Responsibility: We support each other and our communities. No one is bigger than the game, and every action impacts others. Resiliency: We set high standards, overcome adversity, and adapt to challenges, always striving for excellence. NFL Leadership Attributes: Build Talent: We develop and nurture potential, empowering individuals to grow and succeed. Execute: We take action with precision, delivering results that drive our goals forward. Inspire: We motivate others through vision, energy, and a commitment to excellence. Live Our Values: We embody our core principles in every decision and action. Know the Business: We stay informed, understand our industry, and make decisions that strengthen our position. Think Big: We challenge the status quo, envision bold possibilities, and strive for transformative impact WHO YOU ARE: Talent Attributes: What we expect for our employees: Embody an enthusiastic, proactive can-do attitude Embrace grit, free from ego or entitlement Excel as a relationship builder, with the ability to influence Eager learner, driven by passion rather than just ambition Encompasses an incredible work ethic with an agile mindset

Responsibilities

The Vice President will lead a team that serves as the primary liaison for all 32 NFL clubs, providing strategic support and guidance on business operations. This role involves driving strategy across key Club and League initiatives while cultivating relationships with senior club staff.