Vice President of Pool Partnerships
Buzz Brands - Corporate
Virginia Beach, VA, USA
6/14/2022
Full Time
Job Description
Job DescriptionBenefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
Overview: British Swim School is seeking a Vice President of Corporate Pool Partnership to identify and secure high-value pool partnerships with hotel groups, fitness brands, senior living communities, and other aligned industries. The position requires executive-level relationship development, contract negotiation, and long-term stewardship of national and regional partnerships. This position reports to the Brand President.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain a pipeline of prospective national and regional pool partners aligned with system growth goals.
- Initiate outreach and build relationships with key decision-makers at corporate entities to open doors for strategic conversations.
- Drive the progression of partnership opportunities from first contact through senior-level discussions and contract execution.
- Clearly communicate British Swim Schools value proposition and brand story to align with partner priorities.
- Lead contract negotiations and coordinate with brand team, finance, and executive stakeholders as needed.
Qualifications:
- 57 years of experience in business development, partnerships, or B2B sales
- Demonstrated success in securing national or regional partnerships with corporate brands
- Experience in contract negotiation and managing deal flow from outreach through execution.
- Comfortable engaging with senior-level stakeholders and presenting to executive teams
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with a focus on relationship-building
- Self-directed, highly organized, and able to manage a pipeline with minimal oversight
Nice to Have:
- Experience working within a franchise or multi-location business model
- Existing connections in hospitality, fitness, or senior living industries
- Familiarity with CRM tools for tracking outreach and deal progress
- Exposure to aquatic, fitness, or recreational facility operations
- Understanding of the swim school or youth enrichment space
Compensation Structure:
Base Salary with bonus potential based on signed partnerships