Partnership Solutions Manager

NJ/NY Gotham FC (“Gotham FC” or “the Club”) is a National Women’s Soccer League (“NWSL”) team representing New Jersey and New York. The team plays at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, NJ. At Gotham FC, we don’t just play soccer; we set trends, challenge the status quo, and lead with bold creativity. While our roots are grounded in the tradition of the beautiful game, everything else about us is fiercely original. We’re here to redefine expectations, break boundaries, and build something that hasn’t been done before. If you’re ready to push the limits and make an impact, you belong at Gotham FC.

About the role

Gotham FC is seeking a Partnership Solutions Manager to support and optimize the Club’s Corporate Partnerships revenue function. This role will report to the Vice President of Partnerships and will be responsible for driving operational excellence across the partnerships sales lifecycle from pipeline management and deal tracking to assisting with partnership ideation and inventory management. The Partnership Solutions Manager will work cross-functionally with Partnerships Sales, Partnership Marketing, Fan Experience, Game Day Operations, Marketing, Youth Soccer and Community Impact teams to ensure efficient processes and revenue growth. This position plays a critical role in enabling the Partnerships team and its sales agency to sell, execute, and renew high-value sponsorship agreements.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, collaborative, analytical, detail-oriented, and process-driven, with a strong understanding of sales strategy, CRM systems, and revenue operations within a sports or entertainment environment.

Responsibilities

• Inventory & Asset Management
  • Oversee open partnership asset inventory, including signage, media, digital, hospitality, and experiential assets.
  • Work with internal teams to ensure accurate allocation, availability, and monetization of assets.
• Process Optimization & Sales Enablement
  • Assist in the creation of tools, templates, and materials when needed to support the Partnerships Sales team (pitch decks, rate cards, proposals).
  • Partner with leadership to implement best practices for deal flow, approvals, and contract management.
• Sales & Revenue Operations
  • Manage and optimize the partnerships sales pipeline, ensuring accurate tracking of prospects, deals, and revenue projections.
  • Maintain and improve CRM systems (e.g., Hubspot), ensuring data integrity and proper usage across the team.
  • Assist with partner and league contract review process.
• Reporting & Analytics
  • Produce regular reports on sales performance and partnership revenue.
  • Track and report on partner deliverables and performance metrics in collaboration with the Partnership Marketing team.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Act as liaison between external sales agency partners and Gotham FC internal teams.
  • Collaborate with Partnership Marketing to ensure seamless transition from deal closure to activation and fulfillment.
  • Work with Youth Soccer and Community Impact team on new grassroots opportunities.
  • Coordinate with Fan Experience, Marketing, Game Day Operations, and Content teams to align on sponsorship visibility and promotional assets.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Sports Management, Marketing, or experience in the sports industry.
• 3–6 years of experience in sales operations, revenue operations, or partnerships (sports/entertainment preferred).
• Experience with CRM systems and sports league commercial guidelines (NWSL a plus).
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and attend all home games and key events.
• Willingness to travel as needed.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.

Skills

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and process.
• Analytical thinker with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills across departments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a sense of ownership.
• Passion for sports, entertainment, and women’s athletics.

Schedule

• Based at Gotham FC’s business office in Jersey City, NJ on a hybrid working schedule: three core in-office days (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) and two non-core days (Monday and Friday) with the option of being in the office or remote.
• Ability to attend all home games and any mandatory events, as well as away games, as necessary.
• Willingness to travel for other business-related needs, as they arise.
• Ability to work at the team’s soccer operations office in Whippany, NJ as needed.
• Associates must live within reasonable commuting distance of Gotham FC’s offices, practice facility, and Sports Illustrated Arena.

Pay

$65,000 - $85,000 annually

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision benefit plans available for Employee and Family.
• Employee funded 401(k) option.