The National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) is one of the fastest-growing professional sports leagues in the U.S., powered by 16 clubs and a deep roster of the world’s best players, and built on record-shattering fan, media and commercial growth. Now in its 13th season, the league’s momentum continues to accelerate, with viewership and attendance numbers growing rapidly, social media fandom on the rise, team valuations massively increasing and new top sponsors investing in the NWSL brand.

This unprecedented growth in audience, media reach, and franchise value reflects the NWSL’s expanding fan base and increasing dominance in the sports-media landscape and popular culture. The future of the NWSL is now — and we’re looking for world-class talent like you to help us continue the momentum.

The Role

The Vice President, Partnership Management and Solutions will report to the SVP, Partnerships and Business Development, serving as a key thought partner in continuing to build and scale the foundation established across the NWSL’s commercial organization. 

This person will lead the development and execution of best-in-class strategies to grow, activate and retain our partnership portfolio. With a sharp commercial mindset and a passion for delivering strategic value, this leader will ensure the following things are true: (1) our partners are deeply aligned with our mission and fully supported in achieving the NWSL’s and their business objectives, (2) our business development team is equipped with creative partnership solutions that are actionable. This role requires a sophisticated relationship builder internally and externally who brings both business acumen, big ideas and a white-glove service ethos, capable of leading a high-performing team and representing the league at the highest levels.

What You Will Own & Drive

• Commercial Growth: Create incremental opportunities within existing and future partnerships; collaborate with  organizational leaders to identify high-impact opportunities that enhance the overall commercial strategy.
• Team Leadership: Lead, inspire, and develop a talented team of partnership professionals, setting high standards for collaboration, performance, and culture.
• Stakeholder Management: Serve as a trusted senior liaison to partner leadership, ensuring deep top-to-top relationships and strategic integration.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely internally across marketing, media, operations, events, sporting, human resources, community, legal, and finance to deliver seamless partner activations, and develop strategic partnership solutions.
• Data & Insights: Drive the use of performance analytics and insights to analyze and assess inventory and asset value, partnership success, inform strategy, and continuously improve organizationally.
• Media Amplification: Enable maximization of revenue against O&O platforms and drive incremental investment in media partner channels to further increase strategic value of property and extend NWSL integrated campaigns.

• Visual Storytelling: Oversee development of presentation materials to align with larger NWSL brand representation while also integrating impactful visuals and customization by partner.

What You Will Bring

Core Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience in integrated, cross-channel partnerships, partnership management, account leadership, or related roles within sports, entertainment, or high-growth consumer brands.
• Proven record of securing, retaining, and expanding multimillion-dollar partnerships, with measurable success in renewal rates, average partnership tenure, multi-year revenue growth, and upsell conversion.
• Expertise in developing sponsorship assets, marketing platforms, and customized partner activations that drive measurable ROI, deliver against partner KPIs, and advance league-level growth priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to support business development teams by creating clear and compelling league narratives, data-backed insights, and research-driven proposals that enhance the league’s commercial value proposition.
• Skilled in building and executing partner retention strategies grounded in exceptional service, innovative storytelling, and performance reporting, resulting in deeper, longer-term partnerships.
• Exceptional relationship-building and communication skills, with the executive presence to represent the league at the highest levels and a solutions + service-first mindset that fosters trusted, enduring brand relationships.
• Experienced in leading and scaling high-performing teams, instilling accountability, collaboration, and inclusion while creating a culture of commercial excellence and innovation.
• Deep understanding of the commercial landscape in sports, media, and brand marketing, with the ability to anticipate market shifts, identify new revenue streams, and proactively adapt sponsorship strategies.

• Advanced analytical and research capabilities, with a proven ability to translate data into insights that strengthen business cases, optimize asset performance, and drive renewal and expansion opportunities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Passion for purpose-driven work and the ability to connect business outcomes with organizational values, with a commitment to advancing women’s soccer through intentional partnerships and innovation.

• Prior team or league commercial experience strongly preferred; transferable expertise in adjacent industries will also be considered.

Our Investment in You

In addition to working in an incredible, inclusive, and committed-to-diversity culture, we offer:

• Competitive Compensation: $175,000 - $200,000 (Salary is contingent upon candidate qualifications and functional business needs).
• Time & Flexibility: Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO), sick days, and an end-of-year office closure.
• Hybrid Work Model: Three days in-office and two remote days per week.
• Robust Health Coverage: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Mental Health benefits for employees and dependents.
• Financial Future: 401k with employer match and safe harbor contributions.
• Additional Perks:  Commuter benefits, Short/Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, Gym On-Site, and Voluntary Pet Insurance.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

The NWSL is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We celebrate diversity and are deeply committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all employees. All employment decisions—including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, compensation, and termination—are made without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process due to a disability, you may contact us at careers@nwslsoccer.com.