Women in Sports Corporate Partnerships Director (1099 Independent Contractor)

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Overview We are seeking a dynamic and passionate Women in Sports Corporate Partnerships Director to lead strategic initiatives that empower women professionals in sports to build confidence in public speaking and communication so they can lead with greater visibility, executive presence, and influence. In this influential role, you will develop and execute innovative partnership strategies, foster meaningful relationships with with corporations, professional training and development departments, employee resource groups (ERGs), professional associations, conferences, and leadership organizations to create lasting transformation for women in sports. This is a remote, paid Independent Contractor (1099) commission-based business development/sales role focused on generating and closing speaking, workshop, and leadership development opportunities. You will be responsible for building relationships with decision-makers and securing paid contracts for: Keynote speaking engagements Corporate workshops Women’s leadership initiatives Employee Resource Group (ERG) events Professional association programs Conferences and leadership summits Communication confidence training programs HR Training and Development initiatives You will own the entire sales process—from prospecting through contract execution. Responsibilities As the Director of Strategic Partnerships & Business Development, you will be responsible for identifying, developing, and closing new corporate partnerships by building relationships with HR leaders, Learning & Development teams, Employee Resource Groups, executive leadership, conference organizers, and professional associations. You will generate new business through strategic prospecting, LinkedIn outreach, networking, referrals, email campaigns, and leveraging your existing professional network. This role includes conducting discovery conversations to understand client goals, presenting customized keynote speaking and corporate public speaking and communication training solutions, negotiating and closing high-value speaking engagement and organizational training contracts, and managing a healthy sales pipeline. The ideal candidate is a proactive relationship builder with experience in consultative B2B sales who can accurately track prospect activity, maintain CRM records, provide weekly KPI reporting, and cultivate long-term client partnerships that drive recurring business. Compensation Average Deal Size - $5,000 to $50,000+ USD Expected On Target Earnings (OTE): $75,000+ USD Top performers who exceed quota and generate repeat business have the opportunity to earn six figures. Independent Contractor Notice: This is a 1099 independent contractor opportunity. This is a commission-based role with no guaranteed salary, hourly wage, or employee benefits. Contractors are responsible for their own taxes, insurance, business expenses, and work schedule. Requirements You are: An accomplished professional with proven, quantifiable results Highly competitive and self-motivated, while empathetic and ethical Thrive in a collaborative, empathetic teamwork environment Comfortable with proactive outreach and relationship-building Skilled at consultative sales conversations Confident engaging executives and organizational leaders Organized, disciplined, and accountable Driven by results and meaningful impact Passionate about helping women professionals grow in confidence and leadership Preferred Experience We are especially interested in candidates with experience in: Sports sponsorship sales Corporate partnerships Sports Industry Business development Conference sales Corporate relationship management Professional services sales Corporate/HR Leadership development or training sales Association partnership sales Bonus Qualifications While not required, preference will be given to candidates who bring an existing network of professional relationships that may create opportunities for Success Redefined’s speaking and workshop programs. Examples include relationships with: HR leaders Learning & Development professionals ERG leaders Women’s leadership program directors DEI leaders Corporate event planners Professional associations Conference organizers Corporate training decision-makers Candidates with an existing book of business, referral network, or corporate relationships aligned with our target audience of women professionals may have the opportunity to accelerate results and earning potential. Join us as we champion the power of women in sports! This role offers a unique platform to influence positive change while working with a dedicated, collaborative team committed to empowering women in sports through innovative partnerships and impactful programs. If you thrive in a game-changing startup environment where your strategic vision can make a difference—apply now! Work Location: Remote

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