About the Role
This is a highly visible position responsible for growing revenue through strategic partnerships, business development, enrollment initiatives, and commercial strategy. Reporting directly to the President & CEO, you'll work across every area of the business—from developing new partnerships with schools and community organizations to evaluating marketing performance, improving customer retention, and identifying new growth opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Develop new partnerships with schools, preschools, PTAs, parks & recreation departments, camps, soccer clubs, and community organizations.
- Build and manage a healthy sales pipeline from prospecting through contract execution.
- Strengthen existing partner relationships while identifying opportunities for expansion.
- Represent Nexus Sports Ventures throughout the local community.
- Support revenue growth across Soccer Stars, Amazing Athletes, and Karate Zoo.
- Develop initiatives that increase enrollment, improve retention, and maximize customer lifetime value.
- Analyze pricing, promotions, and business performance to identify opportunities for growth.
- Collaborate on seasonal marketing campaigns and enrollment strategies.
- Evaluate campaign performance and recommend improvements based on data.
- Support customer retention, referral, and re-enrollment initiatives.
- Work directly with the President & CEO on strategic initiatives and business growth projects.
- Improve CRM management, forecasting, reporting, and commercial processes.
- Identify opportunities to leverage technology and AI to improve efficiency.
Requirements
- Experienced in business development, partnerships, sales, consulting, strategy, marketing, or commercial operations.
- Comfortable building relationships with executives, school leaders, and community partners.
- Highly organized with strong project management and communication skills.
- Analytical, proactive, and able to balance strategic thinking with execution.
- Excited to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
- Experience in youth sports or education is a plus but not required.
Skills
- Business Development
- Partnerships
- Sales
- Consulting
- Strategy
- Marketing
- Commercial Operations
- Project Management
- Communication Skills
- Analytical Skills
- CRM Management
- Forecasting
- Reporting
Location
- Long Island
- Eastern Queens
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Experienced
About the Company
- Nexus Sports Ventures is one of the leading youth enrichment organizations serving Long Island and Eastern Queens.
- Through Soccer Stars, Amazing Athletes, and Karate Zoo, we provide sports and movement-based programs that help thousands of children build confidence, develop new skills, and foster a lifelong love of physical activity.
- As we continue to grow, we're looking for an experienced Business Development & Partnerships Manager to help drive our next stage of growth.
