Business Development Manager, Sports

Tradable Bits

Business Development Manager focused on growing Tradable Bits’ sports vertical through strategic partnerships and networking. Engaging with industry stakeholders and leveraging data technology for fan engagement.

Posted 4/17/2026full-timeVancouver • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$80,000 - CA$100,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify sales channels and new opportunities to grow our presence in sports
Build, manage, and maintain a consistent pipeline of prospective partners
Strategize and execute outreach plans that attract and close new major sports partners
Develop strong relationships with multiple stakeholders within partner organizations
Collaborate closely with Customer Success, Product, and Development teams to support deals and partner initiatives
Represent Tradable Bits at industry events, conferences, and meetings, and share market intelligence internally
Help partners ideate and implement creative strategies using the Tradable Bits platform
Quickly master our platform and use data-backed insights to recommend solutions and improvements
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in sales tools such as HubSpot and Gong/Grain to track KPIs and performance
Stay informed on trends and developments across sports, fan engagement, and digital technology
Support scoping and identification of professional services opportunities alongside internal teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of experience in sales, business development, or partnerships within sports, technology, or a fan-facing industry
Existing network within the sports industry is a strong asset
Demonstrated ability to source, manage, and close deals with organizations of all sizes
Strong negotiation skills, including experience pitching to senior executives and working with contracts and legal stakeholders
Confident, experienced presenter with the ability to clearly and authentically communicate complex concepts in a simple, accessible way
Comfortable explaining technical concepts to non-technical audiences
Excellent communication and influencing skills, with a proven ability to build credibility and trust across stakeholders
Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive, opportunity-seeking approach
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple opportunities simultaneously
Collaborative team player who genuinely cares about shared success
Deep interest and passion for the sports business, including experience with teams, leagues, or agencies
Bachelor’s degree in Arts, Business, Economics, Science, or a related field preferred but not required
Experience in sports marketing, partnerships, sponsorships, agency management, or branding is an asset
Proven ability to think strategically about complex business challenges
Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-changing environment
Experience collaborating cross-functionally and communicating clearly with stakeholders at all levels.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

salesbusiness developmentpartnershipsnegotiationcontract managementstrategic thinkingdata analysisKPI trackingsports marketingsponsorships

Soft Skills

communicationinfluencingpresentationcollaborationorganizational skillsdetail-orientedentrepreneurial mindsetrelationship buildingproactive approachtrust building