Executive Director, Strategic Partnerships – Seattle

Background

Location: work-from-home/must be located in the Seattle market

Type: Full-time, permanent position

Division: Strategic Partnerships

Reports to: SVP & GM – Local Market Revenue

Overview

The Association of Pickleball Players | The APP Tour (APP) is dedicated to providing the best pickleball tournament experience for all. The APP, owned by Intersport, was founded in 2019 and serves professionals, senior professionals, and amateurs in the fastest growing sport in the country. The first and only tour officially sanctioned by USA Pickleball, the 2026 APP Tour slate boasts 12 tournament stops, in addition to Signature, International, and Collegiate Series events. The APP also prides itself on developing the next generation of champions through its Next Gen Series and other youth initiatives. You can view the 2026 Tour schedule here: https://www.theapp.global/tour

The Position

The APP is seeking to add a smart and driven Executive Director (ED) to its Strategic Partnerships – Local Market Revenue team. The Executive Director will be responsible for generating revenue for the Association of Pickleball Players (APP) and will be the leader of the APP’s presence in Seattle. The right candidate will have proven success in a combination of sponsorship sales, hospitality sales, naming rights sales, ticket sales, and/or Pro-Am sales. Additionally, the ED must have relationships with key clients nationally, regionally and locally and have the ability to create new relationships among buyers, and a strong client-direct/agency network in the Seattle marketplace. A candidate must possess a consultative selling approach and be able to detail success in having sold six, and seven-figure sponsorship agreements.

Responsibilities

General* Embody and reflect the APP’s performance-based culture and commits him/herself and team to the highest standards for all work * Work effectively with cross-fun