Buffy Filippell Brad Stith and Danny Urban are helping on this search. If you have any questions contact emailprotected.FC Tulsa (USL) is on a mission to become a gold standard for professional soccer clubs in Americaand were looking for a solid confident leader to help get us there. The CBO/CRO will oversee all business operations with a focus on growth execution and accountability. This is not a maintain the status quo roleits for someone who can see the vision enjoys being a builder and can lead with inspirational excellence across departments and turn his or her vision into solid results.
We seek someone who inspires high-performing teams and has the competitive spirit to go after the right goals and create a culture where people are proud to work and driven to be a part of this great community.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and oversee all revenue-generating functions of the club: ticket sales sponsorship marketing operations merchandise while supporting the bottom line and community engagement and fan experience.
Set clear priorities and aggressive KPIsand hold the team accountable to reaching them.
Build a winning front office culture rooted in hustle ownership creativity collaboration and fun.
Identify and eliminate barriers to execution keeping the team moving upward and aligned.
Develop talent: recruit or create top talent mentor and coach them up and help them grow as they achieve their goals.
Collaborate closely with ownership and the sporting department to align business and competitive strategies.
Ensure the club delivers best-in-class experiences for fans partners and the Tulsa community.
Manage budgets and resources efficiently.
Serve as a public-facing leader for FC Tulsarepresenting the club with inspiration energy and professionalism.
Who You Are:
A sales leader who preferably has overseen both ticket sales and sponsorships and has been a department leader of one or the other.
You set the tone: high standards high energy and high output.
You have an own it mentalityif something needs doing you make it happen.
You attract and develop top talent and know how to get the most out of people.
A builder who knows how to scale systems teams and revenue.
Equal parts strategic and operationalyou can see the big picture and still sweat the details.
Requirements:
710 years of progressive leadership experience in sports entertainment or high-growth businesses.
Knowledge of an successful ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive results across departments
Experience overseeing revenue functions such as ticketing and/or corporate partnerships and achieving revenue targets plus familiarity and use of data.
Solid business and financial acumen with experience managing P&Ls and department budgets.
Positive clear communicator motivator and culture shaper.
Strong partnership builder and good empathy toward city and local politicians and the effects on a professional sports franchise
Bonus Points:
Experience in major leagues (NBA NFL MLB NHL) and the USL MLS MiLB or similar leagues where innovation and resourcefulness are essential.
Track record of transforming underperforming teams or building new ventures from the ground up.
Deep understanding of the Tulsa market or a demonstrated passion for building community-driven sports organizations.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation age disability gender identity marital or veteran status or any other protected class.