Chief Revenue Officer (CRO)

New York, USA (Remote)

$125K/yr – $160K/yrSenior LevelOther

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Own the CRO function to drive national sponsorship, partnerships, and revenue growth for Critical Sports and Entertainment.

  • Own the CRO focus across sponsorships, media partnerships, and revenue for national expansion.
  • Must-have: Experience leading sports sponsorship sales or partnerships with live events.
  • Standout: Proven ability to build scalable commercial infrastructure and partnership pipelines.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • The CRO will lead commercial strategy and revenue growth across the CSE platform.
  • Oversee sponsorship sales, media partnerships, ticketing strategies, brand collaborations, and athlete NIL opportunities across multiple sports properties.
  • Build the revenue infrastructure needed to support national expansion.
  • Working closely with the CEO and leadership team, the CRO will build the revenue infrastructure needed to support national expansion.
  • Lead overall revenue planning across CSE properties
  • Develop scalable commercial models across events, leagues, and media
  • Secure national sponsorship agreements and brand partnerships
  • Develop integrated partnership packages spanning multiple properties
  • Drive ticketing, VIP, and premium event revenue strategies
  • Build sponsor activations tied to live events and championships

Requirements

  • Experience in sports sponsorship sales, partnerships, or sports business development
  • Strong relationships with brands, agencies, and media buyers
  • Experience structuring commercial partnerships tied to live events or sports properties
  • Senior leadership experience in sports leagues, teams, agencies, or live-event platforms
  • Proven track record generating sponsorship and partnership revenue
  • Experience building commercial infrastructure for high-growth organizations
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Critical Sports and Entertainment

Critical Sports and Entertainment Inc. (CSE), founded in 2023, is a full-service sports and entertainment company dedicated to representing, managing, and building opportunities for a diverse roster of talent. Our client portfolio spans professional athletes, gamers, musicians, actors, social media influencers, and other leading personalities shaping culture today.With specialized divisions and live event brands, CSE delivers a comprehensive suite of services across talent management, content production, live experiences, and brand partnerships. We are committed to empowering our clients and partners through strategic, culturally relevant, and industry-driven solutions that maximize their impact and unlock new opportunities across global markets.

Founded in 2023
New York, New York, USA
11 employees (3 in marketing)

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~12

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
2 (18% of company)
Median Career Experience
29 years
Median Tenure
1.4 years