🔷 Job Title : COO (President)
📍 Location : Brampton, Ontario
🏢 Department : Executive Leadership
📅 Employment Type : Full-Time
📈 Industry : Sports, Entertainment, Basketball
🧑💼 Reports To : CEO
About the Role
We’re seeking a dynamic and visionary COO (President) to lead business operations with a focus on profitability, sustainable growth, and brand elevation. This executive will play a pivotal role in setting strategic direction, driving operational excellence, and strengthening community and stakeholder relationships.
As President, you will oversee everything from marketing and sponsorship to game-day execution and financial performance — all while aligning business and basketball operations to deliver winning results both on and off the court.
Key Responsibilities
🏀 Strategic Leadership
- Develop and execute long-term strategic plans for both basketball and business operations.
- Collaborate with the CEO and executive team to align vision, mission, and values across the organization.
- Maintain compliance with league regulations and uphold high standards of professionalism.
💰 Revenue & Business Growth
Lead all revenue-generating initiatives : ticketing, merchandise, sponsorships, and partnerships.Identify and optimize new income streams and manage cost efficiency.Implement business development strategies focused on corporate partnerships and community reach.📢 Marketing & Brand Management
Oversee all marketing efforts including digital, social, advertising, and PR campaigns.Grow brand presence regionally and nationally, enhancing fan engagement.Ensure consistency across messaging, brand image, and media strategy.🎟️ Ticket Sales & Game Day Ops
Direct ticket pricing, sales strategy, and promotions to maximize revenue.Lead game-day experience initiatives that engage fans and elevate entertainment value.Work with operations teams to ensure smooth and memorable event execution.🤝 Sponsorships & Partnerships
Develop, pitch, and negotiate sponsorship and partnership agreements.Build long-term relationships with sponsors and ensure ROI through strategic activations.Create custom packages to align with partner goals and drive revenue.👥 Team Leadership & HR Oversight
Oversee recruitment, staff training, and development for our business teamFoster an inclusive, high-performance workplace culture.Ensure HR compliance and manage compensation, benefits, and payroll.🛫 Travel & Logistics
Manage team travel planning for cost-effective, efficient operations.Coordinate with basketball ops and league to align travel with schedules.📊 Financial Oversight
Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.Monitor financial performance, oversee reporting, and identify cost-saving opportunities.Ensure compliance with tax filings and regulatory requirements.🏟️ Venue Management
Oversee venue relationships, scheduling, and logistics.Ensure optimal fan experience and operational excellence at all events.🌐 Community Engagement & CSR
Champion community outreach programs, youth initiatives, and charitable events.Strengthen local ties through impactful community-driven efforts.🎯 Basketball Operations Support
Ensure alignment between business objectives and basketball team needs.Provide resources and logistical support to enhance team performance.⚖️ Legal & Compliance
Manage contracts and ensure compliance with league rules and labor laws.Address risk management and legal concerns proactively.📈 Reporting & Analytics
Track and report on KPIs related to financial performance, fan engagement, and business growth.Deliver regular updates to CEO and executive team on strategic initiatives.Qualifications
Proven executive leadership experience in the sports or entertainment industry.Deep understanding of basketball operations and league dynamics (CEBL or similar preferred).Strong financial acumen with budgeting and forecasting expertise.Exceptional skills in relationship building, strategic planning, and team management.Experience with digital marketing, sponsorship activation, and brand strategy.Demonstrated ability to adapt in fast-paced, evolving environments.Passion for growing the sport and fostering community impact.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; strong communication and organizational skills.Why Join Us?
This is a rare opportunity to make a transformative impact on a professional basketball organization. You’ll lead the business—on and off the court—with autonomy, creativity, and purpose. If you’re a growth-minded, relationship-driven leader with a passion for sports and business, we want to hear from you.
How to Apply
Submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and vision for leading a sports organization.
Please email info@honeybadgers.ca