Team Partnerships Lead

Founding Team Partnerships Lead
TUF Sports
Remote | Midwest Preferred

About TUF Sports

TUF Sports is a growing team apparel and uniforms company serving high school, youth, and club sports programs across the Midwest. We provide custom uniforms, fan gear, team stores, and program apparel with a strong focus on relationships, execution, and helping programs look and feel elite.

Position Overview

We are seeking (2) Team Partnership Leads to help grow relationships with athletic programs across the Midwest. This is a strong opportunity for someone interested in sports business, partnerships, sales, and brand growth.

This role is ideal for a self-driven candidate with a sports background who enjoys building relationships and wants to help grow a company from the ground up.

The position is remote, with preference for candidates based in the Midwest.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with high school, youth, and club sports programs
• Identify new partnership opportunities with coaches, athletic directors, and program leaders
• Manage outreach activity and sales pipeline progress
• Support mockups, proposals, samples, and team store opportunities
• Help grow long-term program partnerships
• Contribute ideas to strengthen sales strategy and regional growth

Qualifications

• Background in athletics, coaching, sports management, sales, marketing, or relationship management preferred
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Competitive, organized, and self-motivated
• Interested in sports business and entrepreneurship
• Comfortable working independently in a remote role

Compensation

This role is commission-based. Candidates who demonstrate strong effort, professionalism, and sales ability may transition into a base pay plus commission structure.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Direct exposure to sports sales and partnerships
• Remote flexibility
• Leadership growth potential
• Opportunity to help build a meaningful Midwest sports brand

Preferred Location

Midwest candidates are strongly preferred, especially those with familiarity or connections in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, or Illinois.

Application Instructions

Please submit your resume and a short message explaining your sports background, any relevant sales or leadership experience, and why you are interested in TUF Sports.