Chief Business Officer / Chief Revenue Officer

Sarasota Paradise, a USL League One expansion club launching in 2026, seeks a dynamic CBO/CRO to drive revenue growth and team building. This role is for a builder who inspires excellence, executes with accountability, and fosters a high-performance culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee revenue streams: ticketing, sponsorships, merchandise, and marketing.
• Manage a team of 8-10 staff across tickets, sponsorships, marketing, and merch.
• Cultivate a winning culture of ownership, creativity, and collaboration.
• Align teams and drive upward momentum.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop top talent.
• Partner with ownership and sporting staff to integrate business and on-field strategies.
• Deliver exceptional fan, partner, and community experiences in Sarasota.
• Manage budgets efficiently for sustainable growth.
• Represent the club publicly with energy and professionalism.
  
  

Who You Are

• A revenue leader with experience in ticketing and sponsorships, ideally as a department head.
• High-energy setter of standards and output.
• Ownership mindset—make things happen.
• Talent attractor and maximizer.
• Strategic builder who scales systems, teams, and revenue while handling details.
  
  

Requirements

• 5+ years in ticketing at professional sports level (ideally from NFL, NBA, MLB, or NHL); 7–10+ years in leadership in sports or growth-oriented businesses.
• Proven leadership of cross-functional teams and revenue results.
• Experience driving ticketing/corporate partnerships to targets, using data.
• Strong financial acumen in P&L and budget management.
• Effective communicator, motivator, and culture builder.
• Skilled in building local partnerships with empathy for community impact.
  
  

Bonus Points

• Background in USL or similar innovative leagues.
• Success transforming teams or launching ventures.
• Knowledge of Sarasota market or passion for community soccer.