COO (President)

🔷 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 team
• Foster 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