New Business Consultant - Sales - Sports Clubs Innovation & Growth Lead - Independent Contractor

About the Role

Why Join Us

Responsibilities

• Industry Leadership & Growth Define and execute the firm’s sports industry go-to-market strategy, including target markets, offerings, and strategic partnerships. Monitor and analyze global sports industry trends to develop thought leadership and position the firm as a trusted advisor in the sector. Represent the firm at major conferences, panels, and client events, articulating perspectives on innovation, digital disruption, and growth in sport.
• Define and execute the firm’s sports industry go-to-market strategy, including target markets, offerings, and strategic partnerships.
• Monitor and analyze global sports industry trends to develop thought leadership and position the firm as a trusted advisor in the sector.
• Represent the firm at major conferences, panels, and client events, articulating perspectives on innovation, digital disruption, and growth in sport.
• New Business Development Collaborate with internal experts across Digital, Operations, and Analytics practices to co-create integrated client solutions. Support clients in identifying new revenue streams, audience growth opportunities, and investment strategies.
• Collaborate with internal experts across Digital, Operations, and Analytics practices to co-create integrated client solutions.
• Support clients in identifying new revenue streams, audience growth opportunities, and investment strategies.
• Develop and grow client relationships, contributing to sales, pipeline management, and proposal development.
• Partner with firm leadership to expand the sports portfolio, identifying new opportunities within adjacent sectors such as media, gaming, and entertainment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in management consulting or strategic advisory, with a focus on the sports, media, or entertainment industries.
• Strong track record of leading large-scale transformation projects, preferably across commercial strategy, digital, or fan engagement initiatives.
• Deep understanding of the global sports ecosystem — including governance, sponsorship, media rights, data monetization, and fan behaviors.
• Proven business development experience, with the ability to build C-level relationships and contribute to practice growth.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and presentation skills.
• Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred; relevant professional certifications a plus.