Sarasota Paradise, a USL League One expansion club launching in 2026, seeks a dynamic CBO/CRO to drive revenue growth and team building. This role is for a builder who inspires excellence, executes with accountability, and fosters a high-performance culture.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee revenue streams: ticketing, sponsorships, merchandise, and marketing.
Manage a team of 8-10 staff across tickets, sponsorships, marketing, and merch.
Cultivate a winning culture of ownership, creativity, and collaboration.
Align teams and drive upward momentum.
Recruit, mentor, and develop top talent.
Partner with ownership and sporting staff to integrate business and on-field strategies.
Deliver exceptional fan, partner, and community experiences in Sarasota.
Manage budgets efficiently for sustainable growth.
Represent the club publicly with energy and professionalism.

Who You Are:

A revenue leader with experience in ticketing and sponsorships, ideally as a department head.
High-energy setter of standards and output.
Ownership mindset—make things happen.
Talent attractor and maximizer.
Strategic builder who scales systems, teams, and revenue while handling details.

Requirements:

5+ years in ticketing at professional sports level (ideally from NFL, NBA, MLB, or NHL); 7–10+ years in leadership in sports or growth-oriented businesses.
Proven leadership of cross-functional teams and revenue results.
Experience driving ticketing/corporate partnerships to targets, using data.
Strong financial acumen in P&L and budget management.
Effective communicator, motivator, and culture builder.
Skilled in building local partnerships with empathy for community impact.

Bonus Points:

Background in USL or similar innovative leagues.
Success transforming teams or launching ventures.
Knowledge of Sarasota market or passion for community soccer.

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