Skills
Energetic
business development
strategic planning and visioning
CRM Management
industry knowledge
Description
R2 Advisors PC delivers strategic financial, tax, and advisory solutions for organizations building the future. We are now growing into the sports industry — from professional teams and leagues to youth academies and sports-related businesses. To drive this expansion, we are hiring a Business Development Lead who is passionate about the business of sports and skilled at forging high-value partnerships.
Why This Role Matters
Sports organizations are evolving into sophisticated enterprises, balancing performance, growth, compliance, and fan engagement. This is your opportunity to shape R2 Advisors’ sports practice and build a portfolio that spans strategy, finance, and operations for one of the most exciting industries in the world.
What You’ll Do
- Lead the development of our sports industry business strategy
- Secure and grow strategic partnerships with teams, academies, and sports-related enterprises
- Build relationships with owners, executives, and industry stakeholders to uncover growth opportunities
- Collaborate with internal teams to deliver advisory, CFO, tax, and digital solutions that drive impact in sports organizations
- Stay ahead of industry trends in finance, media rights, sponsorship, compliance, and technology
- Represent R2 Advisors at sports industry events, panels, and conferences
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in business development, consulting, or executive roles within sports or related industries
- Deep knowledge of sports business challenges (finance, compliance, growth, sponsorship, operations)
- Strong relationship-building and negotiation skills at the executive level
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to create opportunities in new markets
- Bachelor’s degree required (Sports Management, Business, or Finance preferred; MBA a plus)
Success in Year One Looks Like:
- Establishing 5+ strategic client relationships within sports organizations
- Driving new service revenue growth across tax, advisory, and CFO offerings in the sector
- Positioning R2 Advisors as a go-to partner for financial strategy in sports