VP, Strategy And Corporate Development

Summary

Join Athletes Unlimited, a leading sports organization recognized for its innovative workplace and commitment to athlete empowerment, as their Vice President, Strategy and Corporate Development. Working closely with the CEO, you will spearhead strategic planning, evaluate new opportunities, and foster collaboration with key stakeholders. This full-time, remote position requires extensive experience in corporate development and strategic planning within the sports or related industries. You will be responsible for annual and three-year strategic planning, managing special projects, conducting industry analysis, and contributing to corporate development initiatives. Athletes Unlimited offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and a unique work environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, with preference for a Master's degree in business management, business administration or related field
• A minimum of 10 years of experience in corporate development, strategy, investment banking, venture capital, corporate law or management consulting
• High-level strategic analysis coupled with hands-on facility with financial models/capital structure
• Strong financial and accounting knowledge with excellent analytical and modeling skills and a solid understanding of complex capital structure and ideas
• Ability to understand complex business dynamics and capital structures and communicate them effectively
• Proven excellence in strategic and business planning
• Deep passion and curiosity for the sports, media, and entertainment industries
• Superior organization and project management skills with a proven track record of managing multiple simultaneous projects and achieving milestones in a dynamic environment
• Excellent written and presentation skills
• A doer, not a delegator
• High EQ with the ability to develop and foster partnerships and deals with outside parties
• Ability to work effectively with lawyers, investment bankers, and corporate executives
• Excellent collaboration skills with both senior and junior executives
• Legal authorization to work in the United States

Responsibilities

• Manage and drive the annual strategic planning process across the company
• Work with the CEO and business leads on setting annual objectives
• Manage quarterly review of performance and tracking against objectives
• Work with the CEO, Co-Founder, and senior leadership to develop a comprehensive financial and strategic plan
• Connect high-level company objectives and goals to tangible business performance targets
• Support CEO and business leads on key projects such as: Analysis and identification of new markets & partners for AUSL
• Support CEO and business leads on key projects such as: Capital raising and networking with new investors
• Support CEO and business leads on key projects such as: Development of a long-term venue strategy for AUSL and other sports
• Proactively identify new opportunities in the ecosystem
• Regularly track and analyze the sports and media landscape
• Complete special projects at the request of the CEO and Co-Founder
• Complete corporate leadership writing projects
• Work closely with the CEO, Co-Founder, COO, and VP, Finance on legal and financial aspects of new ventures & capital transactions
• Collaborate with the COO and VP, Finance on all preparation and presentations at board meetings and interim board communications
• Set agendas and maximize the efficiency of internal senior leadership meetings
• Foster and promote internal communication and collaboration across the senior leadership team

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the sports industry
• Ability to travel

Benefits

• Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• 401(k) plan with generous company match
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness and Development benefit
• Caregiving benefit
• Unlimited paid time off alongside company holidays