Business Development Specialist

Sports Endeavors

Business Development Specialist at New Balance focusing on generating youth soccer sales opportunities through strategic partnerships and networking. Delivering innovative solutions and insights in the soccer industry.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in sales and business development within the youth soccer industry, leveraging a strong network of industry contacts to drive new business opportunities. Excels in strategic communication and relationship management, ensuring alignment with brand objectives while delivering exceptional customer service.

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Sales SuccessSports MarketingBusiness DevelopmentCRM TrackingNetworking

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Hard Skills

SalesBusiness DevelopmentMarket AnalysisContract NegotiationCustomer Relationship Management

Soft Skills

Persuasive CommunicationProject ManagementRelationship BuildingSelf-StarterOutgoing

Tools & Technologies

Pipedrive

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Industry Keywords

Youth SoccerTeam SportsMarket SegmentationCompetitive IntelligenceSponsorship Trends

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Generate a consistent pipeline of qualified team sales leads (e.g. youth soccer organizations) through targeted cold outreach calls, regional networking events, and proactive identification of new market segments
Systematically capture and communicate critical strategic data, including regional competitive intelligence, emerging sponsorship trends, and pricing insights within the youth soccer club landscape.
Achieve prospecting targets by sourcing new youth club business through presence at major trade shows, key conferences, and direct engagement with influential industry stakeholders.
Gain a thorough, data-driven understanding of prospects’ long-term business objectives, brand challenges, and expansion plans to formulate tailored, mutually beneficial New Balance solutions.
Partner closely with Soccer.com Team Sales Managers to support contract negotiations, new market entry strategies, and customer follow-ups.
Conduct regular travel to visit potential youth soccer club clients and industry events to maintain a strong physical brand presence.
Deliver exceptional customer service by cultivating long-term, strong relationships with key decision-makers within the youth soccer club marketplace.

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of proven success in sales, sports marketing, or business development within the soccer or team sports industry.
Strong, verifiable network of industry contacts (e.g., youth soccer clubs) in a target market (e.g., USA)
Self-starter with a demonstrable hunter mentality - proven ability to strategically open new doors and influence complex, cross-functional customer decision-making cycles.
Outgoing, persuasive communicator with the ability to deliver compelling presentations that align with New Balance's unique brand narrative.
Strong organizational and project management skills; capable of maintaining accurate CRM (Customer Relationship Management via Pipedrive) tracking and reporting.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment while nurturing long-term client relationships in a way that authentically represents the New Balance brand and mission.
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Sports Management, or a related field.
Must hold a valid driver’s license and be comfortable with regular domestic and international travel (estimated 25%+).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
Company-Matching 401k Options
Flexible Vacation & Personal Days
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Generous Product Discounts
much more!