Athlete Partnerships Manager

Overview
Monmouth Cards is seeking an Athlete Partnerships Manager to lead the sourcing and execution of private athlete signing deals. This role will be responsible for building relationships with sports agents, negotiating signing agreements, and coordinating weekly autograph sessions to support our retail and mystery pack products.

Benefits

Bonus based on performance

Company parties

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Free food & snacks

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Key Responsibilities

Build and maintain relationships with sports agents, agencies, and athletes

Source and negotiate private signing deals with athletes across multiple sports

Coordinate and execute weekly signing sessions (logistics, scheduling, inventory)

Work closely with operations to ensure signed inventory is properly tracked and distributed

Identify high-impact athletes that align with customer demand and business goals

Manage budgets and ensure deals are financially sound and profitable

Develop repeat partnerships and long-term relationships within the sports agency ecosystem

Qualifications

Strong negotiation and deal-making skills

Experience working with sports agents, agencies, or athletes preferred

Highly organized with ability to manage multiple signings and timelines

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Interest or knowledge in trading cards, memorabilia, or collectibles is a major plus

Ability to operate in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment

What Success Looks Like

Consistent pipeline of athlete signings (weekly cadence)

Strong relationships with agents and repeat deal flow

Profitable, well-structured signing deals

High-quality signed inventory feeding retail and mystery pack products

Flexible work from home options available.

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