Job Title: Director of Sales – World Series of Poker (WSOP)
Location: Las Vegas / Remote / Hybrid as applicable
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer
Who Are We?
Join our creative and passionate team as we inspire and entertain players around the globe, delivering iconic poker moments and unforgettable experiences through the world’s most prestigious poker events.
Home of the World Series of Poker—the longest-running and most celebrated tournament series in the game’s history—WSOP has crowned poker’s greatest champions and set the global standard for excellence in competitive poker.
Headquartered in Las Vegas and supported by a global team of over 700 top-tier professionals across 9 major cities, WSOP is part of NSUS Group, a worldwide leader in the gaming industry. As we continue to innovate and expand our legacy, we are looking for bold, driven, and visionary individuals to join the most legendary name in poker —Where Dreams Are Dealt!
Overview
The World Series of Poker (WSOP), the most prestigious brand in poker and global leader in live and digital gaming events, is seeking a high-impact Director of Sales to drive revenue growth across its expanding portfolio. This role will be responsible for developing and executing strategic partnerships, sponsorships, and media sales initiatives tied to WSOP’s live events, digital platforms, and broadcast content.
The ideal candidate is a results-driven sales leader with deep relationships across brands and media agencies, and a proven track record of closing high-value partnerships in sports, entertainment, or media.
Key Responsibilities
Revenue Generation & Partnerships
- Lead sales efforts to secure sponsorships and brand alliances that drive revenue across WSOP live events, digital platforms, and owned media.
- Identify, develop, and close new business opportunities with Fortune 500 brands, emerging advertisers, and strategic partners.
- Create innovative, integrated partnership packages leveraging WSOP’s global brand, audience, and content ecosystem.
- Package and sell media inventory across digital and linear channels, including ESPN broadcast integrations and commercial inventory.
- Collaborate with internal teams and broadcast partners to maximize monetization of WSOP programming.
- Develop customized media solutions that align with partner marketing objectives and audience engagement opportunities.
Strategic Planning & Execution
- Build and execute a comprehensive sales strategy aligned with WSOP’s growth objectives.
- Maintain a strong pipeline of opportunities and consistently meet or exceed revenue targets.
- Analyze market trends, competitive landscape, and partner needs to inform go-to-market strategies.
Relationship Management
- Leverage existing relationships with brands, agencies, and media buyers to accelerate deal flow.
- Serve as a senior point of contact for key partners, ensuring long‑term value and renewals.
- Represent WSOP at industry events, conferences, and client meetings.
Qualifications
- 7–10+ years of sales experience in sponsorships, media sales, sports/entertainment, or related industries.
- Demonstrated success in closing high‑value, multi‑platform partnerships.
- Strong existing network of brand marketers, media agencies, and decision‑makers.
- Experience selling digital media, broadcast/linear inventory, and integrated marketing solutions.
- Deep understanding of sports, gaming entertainment, or live event ecosystems is highly preferred.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Self‑starter with a highly entrepreneurial mindset and ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
Compensation
- Executive‑level compensation package with performance incentives
- Opportunity to lead a key function of one of the most iconic brands in gaming.
- Comprehensive extended benefits package
- 401k
- Collaborative and fast‑paced environment at the forefront of the global gaming industry.