Regional Director of Team Partnerships
TUF Sports Apparel, Saint Paul, MN, United States
About TUF Sports
TUF Sports is building to become one of the most trusted team apparel and uniform partners for high school, youth, and club sports programs in the Midwest.
We specialize in custom uniforms, team apparel, fan gear, and team stores, with a strong focus on football and other major team sports. We are not trying to be another generic apparel company. We are building a relationship-driven sports brand that serves programs with speed, creativity, and real partnership.
As we prepare for our next phase of growth, we are hiring a
Regional Director of Team Partnerships
to help build and lead the sales engine.
Position Summary This is a
founding sales leadership role
for a builder.
The
Regional Director of Team Partnerships
will be responsible for developing relationships with coaches, athletic programs, youth organizations, and club teams across the Midwest, while helping TUF build a scalable sales organization.
This is not a passive management role. This is for someone who wants to
build territory, close business, recruit talent, and grow into a major leadership position inside the company .
This role begins as a
commission-only proving period for the first 30–60 days . After demonstrating grit, consistency, and sales ability, the role transitions into a
base pay plus commission structure .
Remote candidates in the Midwest are welcome.
What You’ll Do
Build relationships with high school, youth, and club sports programs
Generate and manage a pipeline of team apparel and uniform opportunities
Lead programs through the TUF sales process from prospecting to close
Work with leadership on mockups, samples, proposals, and team store opportunities
Help establish TUF as a trusted regional team sports partner
Recruit and help develop future territory reps under your leadership
Track pipeline activity and sales opportunities consistently
Represent TUF professionally in person, by phone, and digitally across your territory
What We’re Looking For We are looking for a competitor and relationship-builder.
Ideal candidates may come from backgrounds such as:
former college athlete
former coach
sports sales professional
athletic department staff
highly competitive B2B salesperson with strong relationship instincts
You should be someone who:
can build trust with coaches and program leaders
understands sports culture
is self-motivated and comfortable building from the ground up
wants more than a job and is excited by the chance to help build something real
is organized, professional, and driven by results
can operate independently in a remote environment
Compensation Structure (PLEASE READ) Phase 1: Proving Period (First 30–60 Days)
Commission-only
Built to test grit, initiative, and sales ability
Opportunity to earn strong commissions on closed business during this phase
Phase 2: Growth Structure After a successful proving period, the role transitions into:
Base salary + commission
Long-term growth opportunity tied to performance
Future leadership and team override potential as the sales organization expands
This role is designed for someone who wants to earn their way into a major growth seat and participate in building a serious regional sports company.
Why This Role Is Different This is not a corporate sales role buried inside a giant company.
This is a chance to help build the sales foundation of a growing Midwest sports brand with real upside.
You will have the opportunity to help shape:
territory growth
sales culture
rep recruitment
long-term partnerships
the overall direction of the sales organization
For the right person, this role can grow into a major leadership position as TUF expands across the region.
Preferred Territory Focus We are especially interested in candidates with strong relationships or familiarity in:
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Iowa
Illinois
the broader Midwest team sports market
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We specialize in custom uniforms, team apparel, fan gear, and team stores, with a strong focus on football and other major team sports. We are not trying to be another generic apparel company. We are building a relationship-driven sports brand that serves programs with speed, creativity, and real partnership.
As we prepare for our next phase of growth, we are hiring a
Regional Director of Team Partnerships
to help build and lead the sales engine.
Position Summary This is a
founding sales leadership role
for a builder.
The
Regional Director of Team Partnerships
will be responsible for developing relationships with coaches, athletic programs, youth organizations, and club teams across the Midwest, while helping TUF build a scalable sales organization.
This is not a passive management role. This is for someone who wants to
build territory, close business, recruit talent, and grow into a major leadership position inside the company .
This role begins as a
commission-only proving period for the first 30–60 days . After demonstrating grit, consistency, and sales ability, the role transitions into a
base pay plus commission structure .
Remote candidates in the Midwest are welcome.
What You’ll Do
Build relationships with high school, youth, and club sports programs
Generate and manage a pipeline of team apparel and uniform opportunities
Lead programs through the TUF sales process from prospecting to close
Work with leadership on mockups, samples, proposals, and team store opportunities
Help establish TUF as a trusted regional team sports partner
Recruit and help develop future territory reps under your leadership
Track pipeline activity and sales opportunities consistently
Represent TUF professionally in person, by phone, and digitally across your territory
What We’re Looking For We are looking for a competitor and relationship-builder.
Ideal candidates may come from backgrounds such as:
former college athlete
former coach
sports sales professional
athletic department staff
highly competitive B2B salesperson with strong relationship instincts
You should be someone who:
can build trust with coaches and program leaders
understands sports culture
is self-motivated and comfortable building from the ground up
wants more than a job and is excited by the chance to help build something real
is organized, professional, and driven by results
can operate independently in a remote environment
Compensation Structure (PLEASE READ) Phase 1: Proving Period (First 30–60 Days)
Commission-only
Built to test grit, initiative, and sales ability
Opportunity to earn strong commissions on closed business during this phase
Phase 2: Growth Structure After a successful proving period, the role transitions into:
Base salary + commission
Long-term growth opportunity tied to performance
Future leadership and team override potential as the sales organization expands
This role is designed for someone who wants to earn their way into a major growth seat and participate in building a serious regional sports company.
Why This Role Is Different This is not a corporate sales role buried inside a giant company.
This is a chance to help build the sales foundation of a growing Midwest sports brand with real upside.
You will have the opportunity to help shape:
territory growth
sales culture
rep recruitment
long-term partnerships
the overall direction of the sales organization
For the right person, this role can grow into a major leadership position as TUF expands across the region.
Preferred Territory Focus We are especially interested in candidates with strong relationships or familiarity in:
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Iowa
Illinois
the broader Midwest team sports market
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