Director, Corporate Development

Who We Are:

As Nelson Mandela said, “Sport has the power to change the world. It has the power to inspire. It has the power to unite people in a way that little else does.” 

At LeagueApps, we agree. Mission-driven at our core, every member of our team is committed to a world where all kids and communities can benefit from youth sports. We help leading youth sports organizations operate, engage, and win with the industry's most comprehensive youth sports management platform. We power thousands of clubs, camps, tournaments, and leagues, and reach millions of participants each day.

Beyond our technology, we’re focused on developing the industry’s youth sports leaders through our NextUp: Youth Sports Management Community—providing them with opportunities for professional development and networking. Through events, content, and leadership development programming, we’re taking youth sports management to the next level. Through our FundPlay program, we provide support to sports-based youth development organizations that bring sports experiences to hundreds of thousands of underserved kids and communities. We are also founding members and leaders of the PLAY Sports Coalition, a group that advocates for youth sports at the national level.

LeagueApps is positioned for continued rapid growth, with financing from leading institutional and individual investors including Contour Venture Partners, Major League Baseball, Elysian Park Ventures, Julie Foudy, and Shane Battier, We were recognized by Deloitte's Fast 500 list in 2019 and 2020. We were ranked in the top 25 “Best Employers in Sports” by Front Office Sports, and named a "Best Place to Work" by Inc. and by BuiltIn NYC.

Role Mission:

The Director, Corporate Development will support the CEO and the Executive Team and work cross-functionally to lead all corporate development activities across the organization to help drive the company’s growth. You will identify market opportunities, source, build, and manage potential strategic partnerships. To support these activities, you will develop industry-wide relationships to help identify new opportunities, stay up to date with the competitive landscape and inform our strategy.

LeagueApps is in a unique position for a corporate development leader to champion the company’s growth efforts. We recently completed our Series B funding and we have strong product market fit evidenced by high retention rates and NPS scores and a clear leadership position in the industry’s fastest growing and most influential segment. We are committed to be the most impactful company in the youth sports industry.

There is board-level dedication to making investments in our business. Today, we operate in the US, and we plan to expand internationally during the next several years. At LeagueApps there  is an opportunity to build exactly the organization you want to lead and to be part of a values-driven team.

What You’ll Do:

• Partner with senior executives, product leadership, and the finance team to identify industry trends, develop our inorganic growth strategies, and identify compelling opportunities that accelerate LeagueApps mission and strategic priorities. 
• Conduct rigorous analysis to provide deep insight and judgment regarding companies and potential strategic partnerships. 
• Establish and maintain relationships, by leading with LeagueApps values, with senior executives from startups, technology, and the investor community to inform opportunities.
• Lead acquisitions end-to-end, including strategy development, sourcing, valuation, and financial assessment, due diligence, negotiation, execution, and integration activities.
• Contribute to the integration process and create plans while ensuring LeagueApps  maintains appropriate rigor throughout the diligence process.
• Contribute to the direction of Corporate Development at LeagueApps including processes, tools, best practices, and training.
  

Who You Are:

• 8+ years experience in the internet, software, and/or tech industry in a corporate development, investment banking or management consulting role. 
• Strong quantitative, analytical and valuation skills (DCF analysis, comps, etc).
• Experience sourcing, negotiating and executing strategic partnerships and other transactions
• Strong strategic thinker and passion for learning about new companies and technologies.
• Demonstrated experience partnering cross functionally to develop and execute innovative strategies with limited resources.

Compensation & Benefits: 

• Equity Grants: Every employee is an owner in our Company
• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision coverage, HSA
• Commuter Benefits
• Home-Office Stipend
• Sports Leagues subsidies for employees and their children
• Cell phone and gym subsidies (including Class Pass, Citi Bike, and New York Sports Club)
• Mental Health Resources; Talk Space and Calm 
• Social impact opportunities through our FundPlay initiative that includes events, volunteering and grant-making

LeagueApps is an equal-opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and equitable organization, and to helping youth sports organizers across the country do the same.

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