Athlete Partnerships Manager (Recruitment)
OpendorseLincoln, Nebraska, United States
Posted December 11, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Opendorse is a new athlete-first division launching in early 2026, designed to help student-athletes unlock more NIL value through better insights, stronger brand alignment, and hands-on commercial guidance.
Job Description
The Athlete Partnerships Manager (Recruitment) is a foundational hire responsible for building the Opendorse OneTM roster. You’ll run targeted outbound outreach, build trust with athletes quickly, pitch the program and value exchange clearly, and drive agreements to signature.
Requirements
- 3+ years in outbound sales, recruiting, talent acquisition, or athlete relations (sports, NIL, or influencer experience is a plus)
- Proven ability to run high-volume outreach with strong close rates
- Strong persuasion skills and ability to simplify complex offerings for athletes
- Organized, self-directed, and energized by daily activity targets
- High integrity and athlete-first mindset
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Benefits
- Professional development opportunities