Manager, Business Development

Major League Baseball•New York, NY

15h•$90,000 - $125,000

About The Position

Major League Baseball is seeking a Business Development Manager who will be a key member of the Business Development team responsible for partner management and identifying business opportunities in Sports Betting, Fantasy, and new growth areas for MLB.

Requirements

Undergraduate-level degree
At least 4+ years of relevant work-experience. Ideal backgrounds include prior work in management consulting, investment banking, or corporate strategy / business development roles within the technology or media industries
Ideal candidates have a keen interest and understanding of gaming
Professional experience utilizing Microsoft Office Suite of Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Proven experience working with cross-functional groups from ideation through execution
Excellent written and business communication skills
An objective, data-driven approach to decision-making, with strong skills in business reporting, KPI tracking, and industry analysis
Strong relationship-building skills, both with colleagues and clients
A collaborative, team-first attitude and approach to office-work

Responsibilities

Partner Management: Day-to-day communication with MLB partners, including off-season planning, in-season activation execution, product and asset approvals, etc
Club Consultation: Day-to-day support for Clubs operating in the gaming
New Business Execution: Support for developing new business and executing on new partnerships
KPI Tracking and Reporting: Management of department KPI’s and general performance-tracking
Strategic Input: Support for honing and refining MLB’s commercial thesis in emerging business areas