Sports Sponsorships & Brand Partnerships Director

Kids Sports News Network (KSNN) is seeking an experienced sponsorship and business development professional to secure strategic corporate partnerships for the relaunch of our national youth sports media platform. Our mission is to celebrate the character, leadership, perseverance, and community impact of young athletes through compelling storytelling and a nationwide user-generated content (UGC) initiative. We are looking for someone who already possesses established relationships with corporate decision-makers, brand marketing executives, community impact leaders, sponsorship directors, and sports marketing professionals. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of securing sponsorships with national brands and understands how to identify, approach, cultivate, and close long-term partnerships. This individual should be capable of developing a strategic outreach plan, creating introductions to key decision-makers, scheduling meetings, negotiating sponsorship opportunities, and helping position KSNN as the premier platform dedicated to character in youth sports. Experience in sports marketing, corporate partnerships, nonprofit fundraising, cause marketing, brand activation, or sponsorship sales is highly preferred. Existing relationships with companies such as Nike, Dick's Sporting Goods, Gatorade, State Farm, Chick-fil-A, Walmart, Target, Under Armour, or similar national brands are a significant advantage. Please include examples of sponsorships or partnerships you have successfully secured, the approximate value of those partnerships, and describe your existing network of corporate marketing or sponsorship contacts. We are seeking a long-term strategic partner who can help build lasting relationships with organizations that share our mission and values.