Senior Manager, Strategic Business Development & Partnerships - Sports Vertical
Join ShopMy - Powering the Future of Digital Marketing
ShopMy is transforming e-commerce by building the infrastructure for human-led curation at scale. We help brands run performance-driven creator programs while enabling top creators to monetize their influence and partner directly with the brands they love—driving discovery through trusted tastemakers and authentic recommendations.
ShopMy recently became a unicorn, raising at a $1.5B valuation with backing from Bessemer Venture Partners, Avenir Growth Capital, and Bain Capital Ventures.
At ShopMy, you're building the future of human-led commerce for the world's best brands, tastemakers, and shoppers. You move fast and see immediate impact in your work, alongside accomplished teammates who are driven by helping find the world's best things. If you’re excited to help shape the future of curated commerce at the intersection of technology, culture, and taste, we’d love to meet you.
About the role
ShopMy is building the most powerful network in creator-led commerce - connecting the world’s most influential tastemakers, brands, and operators in a single ecosystem.
We are looking for a Senior Manager, Strategic Business Development & Partnerships to expand ShopMy’s presence in the world of sports, facilitating partnerships with athletes, brands, sports content creators and more. Reporting directly to our Co-Founder/Chief Business Development Officer, you'll own the full arc - from building the pipeline to closing the partnerships that define it.
This is a builder's role. You'll be opening doors that don't exist yet, shaping how a new category of partner works with ShopMy, and closing deals that materially move the business. If you're an operator and a dealmaker who thrives on both, we want to hear from you.
Roles and responsibilities
Expand + activate ShopMy's sports network: Lead the sourcing, onboarding, and activation of collegiate and professional athletes, sports content creators, and relevant industry partners. Drive measurable outcomes from that network that result in partnerships and revenue expansion.
Win high-leverage accounts: Personally lead the acquisition of top-tier brand and league partners that materially increase ShopMy's GMV, brand equity, and market positioning.
Own marquee partnerships end-to-end: Serve as ShopMy's lead on flagship sports partnerships - shaping what the collaboration looks like, building the athlete roster behind it, and delivering results both sides can point to.
Build the roster into a category: Turn individual signings into a credible, brand-facing sports vertical inside ShopMy's discovery experience.
Represent ShopMy externally: Show up at the events and in rooms where this network lives. You'll be the face of ShopMy in front of top brands, agencies, and athletes.
Partner cross-functionally: Work closely across ShopMy's Creator, Brand, Marketing, and Strategy & Ops teams to ensure business development efforts translate into activation, revenue, and long-term value.
What Sets You Up for Success
7+ years in business development, partnerships, or sales in high-growth environments
A deep, pre-existing network in the sports world: you're already entrenched, whether that's through a sports commerce or apparel company, a league or team, an agency, or a brand's talent org.
A proven track record of closing high-value, relationship-driven deals
Strong executive presence - we would put you in front of a CMO or a top athlete without a second thought
A robust network across creators, brands, talent agencies, and operators
An exceptional ability to open doors and build trust quickly
Strong strategic and analytical thinking - you prioritize markets and opportunities with data
Comfort operating as both operator and closer
Based in NYC or willing to relocate
Willingness to travel
Experience with Salesforce or a similar CRM and outbound tooling
Familiarity with AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, etc.) and how they can enhance BD workflows
Bonus Points
Experience building or scaling a BD function, including referral or connector-based programs
Experience launching a new vertical, category, or market from zero
Startup experience
In compliance with New York Pay Transparency Law, the salary range for this position is as shown. We note that salary information as a general guideline only, actual compensation may vary from posting based on the offer for this role, including the scope and responsibilities of the position, relevant work experience, key skills, education, training and business considerations.
New York Pay Range $130,000 — $150,000 USD
The provided salary range is base salary, exclusive of bonus potential or commission, and is a good faith estimate of cash compensation. ShopMy is flexible pending candidate's experience and how our business needs evolve throughout the search. Every employee of ShopMy receives equity on top of cash compensation!
Benefits & Perks
ShopMy invests in more than compensation. We support your health, your growth, and your life outside of work.
Equity in ShopMy - Every employee is an owner; all roles receive equity
Monetize Your Influence - Every employee builds and grows their own ShopMy page
401(k) with Company Match - 3% employer contribution, fully vested
Healthcare Coverage - Medical, dental & vision benefits, including a 100% employer-paid medical option and dependent coverage
Mental Health Support and More - We offer employees and their dependents virtual mental health support, urgent care, and primary care visits at no cost
Flexible PTO - Take the time you need, including your birthday off
13 Company Holidays
14 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
Remote-First Culture with an NYC HQ - Some teams may have different location requirements
Workplace & Wellness Stipends - Support for wellness, home office needs, and a Wellhub membership
Disability & Life Insurance - 100% employer-paid
Health Care FSA/HSA
Annual Company Offsite
Quarterly Team Co-Locations