About Us
Beyond the Game Health (BTGH) is a purpose-driven organization redefining the intersection of sports, health equity, and community impact.
Through immersive activations at major sporting events—including NBA All-Star Weekend, WNBA All-Star, NFL Super Bowl, MLB All-Star, and NCAA Final Four—we bring together athletes, brands, and communities to champion wellness, inspire advocacy, and drive meaningful change.
Our initiatives span youth engagement, athlete transition support, mental and physical wellness programming, workforce development, and community outreach—all designed to make health and empowerment accessible beyond the game.
With current partnerships across the NBA, WNBA, and NFL, BTGH continues to expand nationally, connecting corporate partners and philanthropic organizations with a shared mission: leveraging the power of sports to create healthier, more equitable communities.
Position Title:
Director of Strategic Partnerships
Position Overview
Beyond the Game Health is seeking a Director of Strategic Partnerships to spearhead sponsorship development and national brand collaborations across our high-visibility sports and community health activations.
This is a commission-based, high-impact role for a dynamic, relationship-driven professional with a proven track record of securing sponsorships, cultivating partnerships, and driving revenue through purpose-aligned collaborations. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, understands the business of sports and cause marketing, and is passionate about connecting brands to meaningful community engagement opportunities.
As BTGH expands its footprint nationally, this role offers significant growth potential, with opportunities to evolve into a full-time executive leadership position overseeing multi-market partnership strategy and revenue operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify, pitch, and secure strategic sponsorships and brand alliances across corporate, sports, health, tech, and lifestyle sectors.
- Develop and customize sponsorship decks, proposals, and activation plans tailored to each partner’s objectives and audience.
- Lead outreach and negotiations with brand decision-makers, agencies, and foundations to close sponsorship opportunities for marquee BTGH events.
- Maintain and expand BTGH’s sponsor pipeline, delivering regular progress updates and performance metrics.
- Collaborate with BTGH leadership, event producers, and athlete partners to integrate sponsor activations into event experiences.
- Oversee sponsor deliverables to ensure seamless fulfillment, visibility, and post-event reporting.
- Represent BTGH at industry events, conferences, and networking engagements to cultivate new relationships.
Qualifications
- Demonstrated success in sponsorship sales, partnership development, or fundraising (sports, entertainment, or nonprofit experience preferred).
- Established network across corporate marketing, sports, media, or philanthropic organizations.
- Exceptional presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
- Self-motivated, results-oriented, and comfortable operating on a commission-driven structure.
- Strategic thinker with an understanding of cause marketing, CSR initiatives, DEI, and health equity advocacy.
- Passionate about sports, community empowerment, and creating social impact through partnerships.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to collaborate with Pro Athletes, Hall of Famers, and Sports Legends at premier events.
- Competitive commission structure with tiered incentives per closed partnership.
- Flexible, remote-first work environment with travel opportunities to major sporting events.
- Access to a national platform with growing visibility across NBA, WNBA, and NFL partnerships.
- A chance to shape the future of sports-driven community impact while building your personal and professional brand in sponsorship strategy.
To Apply
Please send your resume and a brief statement of interest to shamekka@beyondthegamehealth.com
Include examples of sponsorships or brand partnerships you’ve secured that demonstrate your ability to connect purpose with performance.
Employment Type:
Full-Time (Commission-Based)
Job Type: Full-time
Projected Total Compensation: $75,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Application Question(s):
- Are you ok with this being commission based?
Experience:
- Sales: 5 years (Preferred)
Work Location: Remote
