Director, Corporate Development & Strategy

DIRECTOR, CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT AND STRATEGY

New York, NY or Philadelphia, PA

Hybrid

THE RUNDOWN

Playfly Sports is looking for a Director, Corporate Development and Strategy to join our team in New York, NY.

The Director, Corporate Development & Strategy will work on a small strategy team to assist in the development and execution of the evaluation, financial and operational strategy for potential mergers, acquisitions and divestiture projects for Playfly. The Director will work alongside the top executive team throughout the full acquisition process from sourcing through deal execution.

WHAT YOU’LL ACCOMPLISH

• Other job-related duties as assigned
• Assist the Chief Strategy Officer in leading the Company’s Mergers & Acquisition (M&A) function to facilitate Playfly's buy & build acquisition strategy
• Support Executive leaders in the modelling and analysis of new relative price funds (RPF), acquisition and initiatives and report on expected impact on the business
• Participate in company’s planning, budgeting and reporting processes; assist in the development of Playfly’s annual financial plan
• Prepare presentations and financial reports for quarterly Board Meetings
• Conduct industry research and competitive analyses to build out short & long-term company strategy and discover potential acquisition opportunities
• Project manage M&A activities from start to finish spanning from due diligence, modeling, vendor management, working with functional groups to underwrite synergies, and acquisition integration

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• Demonstrated experience in creating and maintaining complex financial models
• Fast learner with a desire to move with urgency, accountability, and intent
• Ability to synthesize and convey complex business and marketing concepts effectively
• MBA degree preferred
• Outstanding written and interpersonal communication skills with an ability to approach all communications with a sensitive and empathetic approach
• 5-7 years of experience in corporate strategy, finance, investment banking, consulting or similar field
• Experience leading successful M&A projects and transactions
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance or similar field, required
• Strategic planner with the ability to plan and execute upon a defined task or strategy
• Innovative and creative thinker with the ability to derive best practices with demonstrated ability to express complex ideas in a clear and concise manner
• Expert level skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Powerpoint, Word)

TRAVEL, LIFTING, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to frequently travel to business unit operations as required
• This position takes place primarily in a quiet, office setting

COMPENSATION

The pay range for this role is $130,000 to $170,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor.

WHAT WE DO

Playfly Sports is the full-service, leading sports marketing and media company that enables brands to engage with sports fans on a local, regional, and national level through scaled linear, digital, and experiential assets. Playfly Sports drives outcome-based solutions into 90-million households via more than 7,800 live U.S. broadcasts of MLB, NBA, and NHL games; and influences sports fans of all ages through the management of college and high school multimedia rights, uniform branding, and high-profile sports sponsorship platforms. The company introduces high school and college students to career development opportunities in esports through Playfly Esports, operators of North America’s largest college esports league. Playfly Sports has the unique ability to partner, innovate, and advance the aspirations of athletes, brands, academic institutions, and sports fans across the U.S. Playfly Sports is Powered by Partnership. Visit Playfly Sports online at playfly.com

WHAT WE STAND FOR

At Playfly, we know that a diverse, equitable, and inclusive company is a more innovative and successful one, but more importantly, we believe it’s just the right thing to do. Through conversations, company initiatives, community events and partnerships, policy changes, data analysis, workshops, and support groups, we are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. We are here for the long haul and to do the meaningful work that creates true institutional change within our workplace, with our partners, and in the communities we serve.

EEOC & DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Playfly Sports affirms that inequality is detrimental to our associates, our clients, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to impact lasting change through our actions. Together, we unite for equality and equity. Playfly Sports is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristic, including race, color, genetic information, creed, national origin, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lawful alien status, ancestry, age, marital status, or protected veteran status and will not discriminate against anyone on the basis of a disability. We support an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Playfly Sports is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, and as part of this commitment, Playfly Sports will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [email protected].