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VP Sales, Media & Sponsorship

Genius Sports
CompanyGenius Sports
CategorySales
LocationNew York
RemoteOn-site (inferred)
EmploymentNot stated
LevelDirector
SalaryNot stated by the employer
Posted24 Jul 2026
Last verified10 Aug 2026
SourceEmployer ATS (greenhouse)
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Description
    By bringing together next-gen technology and the highest fidelity live data available, Genius Sports is enabling a new era of sports for fans worldwide, delivering experiences that are more immersive, interactive and personalized than ever before. Learn more at  geniussports.com     The Role  - VP Sales, Media & Sponsorship   Following Genius Sports' acquisition of Legend, we have a unique opportunity to significantly expand our sponsorship and media sales business across Covers and  Oddspedia . We are hiring a VP of Sales to build this B2B business by l everaging the high value player pool to secure partnerships with operators .  You will own the number for converting audience attention into premium, sponsorship-grade revenue.   What You'll Do:   Tier 1 Sponsorships:  Own and execute end-to-end sponsorship sales cycles with Tier 1 operators, from account planning through pitch, negotiation and contracting, driving high-seven-figure annual revenue across Covers and Oddspedia.   Vertical Scaling:  Scale Game Provider partnerships from their current baseline into a primary, high-volume revenue vertical, building the commercial playbook that gets operators competing for co-owned game placements.   Senior Relationship Ownership:  Act as the senior commercial relationship owner with C-level, VP, and Head-of-Marketing stakeholders across operators, game providers, and payment partners.   Pricing & Packaging:  Set and defend premium pricing benchmarks across sports and gaming audiences, spanning operator, game provider, and payment method sponsorships.   Commercial Discipline:  Institute and normalize monetization standards across all productized real estate game reviews, operator reviews, dedicated hubs, and detail pages.   Operating Cadence:  Run a tight weekly operating cadence - pipeline reviews, deal inspection, and forecast calls – deliver a forecast leadership can trust.   Cross-Functional Partnership:  Partner closely with the performance marketing sales team and Commercial Intelligence function to align go-to-market and launch automated dashboard tracking growth.   Industry Presence:  Represent Genius Sports at key industry moments, enhancing the Genius profile in sponsorship and media marketing.     What You'll Bring   Commercial Leadership:  A decade of high-level B2B commercial leadership within iGaming, Fintech, or digital media.   Industry Authority:  Deep background in sports and iGaming, with a sharp understanding of how to turn player experience and user journey into high-value commercial outcomes.   Revenue Innovation:  Proven ability to identify unmonetized digital real estate and build high-margin revenue pipelines from scratch.   Expert Negotiation:  Skilled at commanding premium terms, protecting brand value, and walking away from deals that devalue the asset.   Data Discipline:  Experience working in complex data environments where KPIs and rigorous measurement frameworks dictate strategy.   Collaboration:  A natural ability to navigate a sophisticated organization and align multiple departments around one commercial number.   This role offers an annualized salary of $180,000 -  $230,000,  plus variable compensation, and includes eligibility for Genius Sports Group’s benefits plan.   We enjoy an ‘office-first’ culture and maximize opportunities to collaborate, connect and learn together. Our hybrid wo