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.