Commercial Account Manager
Major League Cricket
Grand Prairie, TX
Position: Commercial Account Manager Reports to: VP, Commercial Location: MLC Headquarters – Grand Prairie, Texas Type: Full-Time About Major League Cricket Major League Cricket (MLC) is the premier professional T20 cricket league in the United States, bringing the world’s most exciting and dynamic sport to America. Established to elevate cricket's presence in the U.S., MLC showcases top-tier competition featuring international stars, emerging domestic talent, and franchise teams representing iconic cities across the nation. Through its interconnected commercial rights and responsibilities including Minor League Cricket, as well as the USA men’s and women’s national teams, MLC is not just a league; it’s a movement to bring one of the world’s most popular sports to a new frontier. With global partnerships, investments from leading cricket organizations, and a commitment to excellence, we are redefining the future of cricket in America. The Opportunity As the Commercial Account Manager, you will play a central role in driving MLC’s commercial success and ensuring flawless delivery of sponsor, media, and experiential assets across the league and its tournaments. You’ll support MLC’s revenue growth through hands-on management of partnerships, activations, hospitality programs, and collaboration with both MLC and Minor League Cricket franchise teams. This is a high-impact position suited to a commercially minded, highly organized professional who thrives in a fast-paced sports environment and is eager to be part of a team shaping the business of cricket in the U.S. Why Join MLC? We are at a defining moment for cricket in the United States. Season 3 of Major League Cricket expanded across the entire country, including staging matches at the iconic Oakland Coliseum. The U.S. Men’s National Team is preparing to compete in the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup to be staged in India, and most significantly, cricket will return to the Olympic stage at the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Games, catapulting the sport into a new era of global visibility and commercial opportunity. You’ll join a dynamic commercial team that’s building a new sports movement from the ground up — shaping partnerships, experiences, and fan engagement that will define the future of cricket in America. Key Responsibilities Commercial Operations & Partnership Management
- Manage day-to-day delivery of MLC commercial partnerships, ensuring contractual obligations are met and activations exceed expectations.
- Serve as the primary contact for sponsors, agencies, and vendors, providing world-class client service and partnership reporting.
- Collaborate with internal teams across marketing, events, broadcast, and operations to ensure seamless delivery of commercial assets.
- Maintain detailed documentation of sponsor deliverables, timelines, and approvals.
- Work closely with MLC and MiLC franchise teams to coordinate league-wide and team-specific commercial initiatives.
- Support franchises in executing local activations that align with MLC’s broader brand and commercial strategy.
- Facilitate asset coordination, information sharing, and best practice alignment across league and team commercial departments.
- Build trusted relationships with team owners, commercial leads, and key stakeholders to enhance collective commercial performance.
- Support the VP, Commercial in identifying and developing new revenue opportunities across sponsorship, hospitality, and media assets.
- Prepare tailored partnership proposals, renewal presentations, and commercial materials that position MLC as a premier sports marketing platform.
- Assist in research and business case development to attract new investment and partnership opportunities.
- Oversee on-site sponsor activations and fan engagement programs during live events, ensuring creative, high-impact brand experiences.
- Collaborate with marketing and production teams to integrate partner content across digital, social, and in-venue platforms.
- Coordinate experiential campaigns and special events that elevate MLC’s commercial and fan-facing footprint.
- Manage the sales and delivery of hospitality programs and premium experiences during league events.
- Deliver exceptional guest experiences through strong operations and client service.
- Support the creation of new corporate and VIP hospitality offerings to expand MLC’s premium product portfolio.
- Track partnership performance metrics and prepare post-event evaluation reports in collaboration with measurement partners.
- Analyze partnership impact, fan engagement, and revenue data to inform future commercial strategies and renewals.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Sports Management, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience in sponsorship, partnership management, or commercial operations within sports, entertainment, or live events.
- Proven experience managing brand partnerships and delivering high-quality experiential activations.
- Strong understanding of sports marketing, fan engagement, and event operations.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and relationship management skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, particularly during live event periods.
- Experience in cricket or international sports leagues is advantageous.
- Commercially savvy and detail-oriented with a passion for partnership success.
- Highly organized and adaptable — thrives on getting hands-on to make things happen.
- Strong presentation and negotiation skills with a client-first mindset.
- Collaborative team player with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and priorities.
- Deep enthusiasm for cricket and an understanding of its global commercial potential.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays during the MLC season and major events.
- Seamless delivery and fulfillment of sponsor programs across MLC properties.
- Strong coordination and alignment between league and franchise commercial teams.
- High partner satisfaction and renewal rates through excellent relationship management.
- Increased commercial revenue through innovative activations and hospitality programs.
- Enhanced fan engagement and brand visibility through creative experiential initiatives.
- A scalable, professional commercial operation supporting MLC’s long-term growth.
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
- Health, dental, and vision benefits.
- Company co-contribution towards 401(k) plan.
- Flexible working arrangements, including remote flexibility around event schedules.
- Opportunities for professional development and travel during MLC seasons and events.
Posted 2025-11-18
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