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Arctos Partners Operating Platform - Principal/ Director

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Location
Dallas, Texas, United States; New York, New York, United States
Posted
12 days ago
Department
KKR Solutions
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 12–15+ years of professional sports industry experience
  • Direct experience working within both a league office and a professional sports team (NFL, NBA, MLB, or NHL)
  • Deep fluency in professional sports team revenue streams — ticket sales, sponsorships, media rights, premium seating, and beyond
  • Proven track record of operational leadership in complex, matrixed environments
  • Background in management consulting, corporate strategy, or quantitative analytics (or a combination thereof)
  • Demonstrated ability to drive results across diverse organizational stakeholders
What the job really is

The Principal/Director role at Arctos Partners involves leading the Arctos Operating Platform, which focuses on operational excellence and value creation for a portfolio of over 25 professional sports teams. The position requires managing day-to-day operations, advising on strategic initiatives, and driving improvements in financial performance and operational metrics across the portfolio. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the professional sports industry and a proven track record in operational leadership.

Benefits
  • Base Salary Range: $195,000 — $235,000 USD
  • Discretionary bonus based on individual and team performance
Things to weigh
  • Role involves high-impact responsibilities with significant expectations for measurable value creation
  • No specific mention of remote work or flexible hours
  • Salary range provided is specific to New York, which may differ for the Dallas location
  • The role requires credibility and relationship management with team executives, which may involve high-pressure situations
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