VP, Commercial
Major League Cricket
Date: 10 hours ago
City: Grand Prairie, Texas
Contract type: Full time
Position: VP, Commercial
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Location: MLC Headquarters – Grand Prairie, Texas
Type: Full-Time
About Major League Cricket
Major League Cricket (MLC) is the premier professional T20 cricket league in the United States, bringing the world’s most exciting and dynamic sport to America. Established to elevate cricket's presence in the U.S., MLC showcases top-tier competition featuring international stars, emerging domestic talent, and franchise teams representing iconic cities across the nation.
Through its interconnected commercial rights and responsibilities including Minor League Cricket, as well as the USA men’s and women’s national teams, MLC is not just a league; it’s a movement to bring one of the world’s most popular sports to a new frontier. With global partnerships, investments from leading cricket organizations, and a commitment to excellence, we are redefining the future of cricket in America.
The Opportunity
As VP, Commercial, you will lead the strategic and operational growth of MLC’s revenue across sponsorship, media rights, and emerging commercial assets. Reporting to the CEO and sitting on the Executive Leadership Team, this role oversees all commercial activities across MLC’s portfolio, including Major League Cricket, Minor League Cricket, and the USA National Teams.
You will develop integrated partnership solutions for brands and media entities that elevate MLC's platform while driving tangible business results. Your remit includes building new relationships, deepening existing ones, and establishing the league as a premier partner across sport, media, and culture.
Why Join MLC?
We are at a defining moment for cricket in the United States. Season 3 of Major League Cricket has expanded coast to coast, including staging matches at the iconic Oakland Coliseum.
The U.S. Men’s National Team is preparing to compete in the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup to be staged in India, and most significantly, cricket will return to the Olympic stage at the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Games, catapulting the sport into a new era of global visibility and commercial opportunity.
You’ll join a visionary leadership group, shape the commercial model of a rising sport, and help deliver sustainable growth in one of the most dynamic sports markets in the world.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial Leadership
Experience
Please submit your resume along with a tailored cover letter outlining your interest in the role. Your letter should highlight the qualifications, skills, and experience that best align with the key requirements of this position.
Applications should be sent to [email protected].
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Location: MLC Headquarters – Grand Prairie, Texas
Type: Full-Time
About Major League Cricket
Major League Cricket (MLC) is the premier professional T20 cricket league in the United States, bringing the world’s most exciting and dynamic sport to America. Established to elevate cricket's presence in the U.S., MLC showcases top-tier competition featuring international stars, emerging domestic talent, and franchise teams representing iconic cities across the nation.
Through its interconnected commercial rights and responsibilities including Minor League Cricket, as well as the USA men’s and women’s national teams, MLC is not just a league; it’s a movement to bring one of the world’s most popular sports to a new frontier. With global partnerships, investments from leading cricket organizations, and a commitment to excellence, we are redefining the future of cricket in America.
The Opportunity
As VP, Commercial, you will lead the strategic and operational growth of MLC’s revenue across sponsorship, media rights, and emerging commercial assets. Reporting to the CEO and sitting on the Executive Leadership Team, this role oversees all commercial activities across MLC’s portfolio, including Major League Cricket, Minor League Cricket, and the USA National Teams.
You will develop integrated partnership solutions for brands and media entities that elevate MLC's platform while driving tangible business results. Your remit includes building new relationships, deepening existing ones, and establishing the league as a premier partner across sport, media, and culture.
Why Join MLC?
We are at a defining moment for cricket in the United States. Season 3 of Major League Cricket has expanded coast to coast, including staging matches at the iconic Oakland Coliseum.
The U.S. Men’s National Team is preparing to compete in the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup to be staged in India, and most significantly, cricket will return to the Olympic stage at the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Games, catapulting the sport into a new era of global visibility and commercial opportunity.
You’ll join a visionary leadership group, shape the commercial model of a rising sport, and help deliver sustainable growth in one of the most dynamic sports markets in the world.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial Leadership
- Own the development and delivery of MLC’s overarching commercial strategy across its entire portfolio of assets.
- Lead revenue-generating activities, including global and domestic partnerships, media rights, licensing, and emerging live and non-live assets.
- Build strong business cases for new investment in cricket properties through a blend of traditional rights and innovative platforms.
- Lead strategic sponsorship and economic impact research initiatives, using insights to inform commercial positioning, partner ROI analysis, and long-term asset valuation.
- Lead direct sales to brands and agencies identifying strategic alignments and building integrated proposals across MLC’s portfolio of properties.
- Establish segment strategies and pricing frameworks that drive both reach and ROI.
- Negotiate and close six-to-eight-figure commercial agreements with long-term growth potential.
- Drive the strategic exploitation of data and fantasy sports betting rights across U.S. and global markets, unlocking new revenue streams and enhancing fan engagement through innovative commercial partnerships.
- Partner with internal stakeholders across marketing, events, broadcast, and operations to ensure seamless delivery of all commercial assets.
- Work closely with legal, finance, and events to support deal structuring and compliance.
- Champion a data-driven sales culture, using insights and reporting to guide decision-making.
- Lead and grow a high-performing commercial team across sales, activation, and media.
- Serve as a key liaison with global cricket partners, media networks, commercial advisors, and investors.
- Actively contribute to league-wide executive strategy, governance, and international expansion.
Experience
- 10+ years of senior commercial experience in professional sports, media, or entertainment.
- A proven track record of securing high-value sponsorship and media rights deals.
- Strong relationships with global brands, agencies, broadcasters, and digital platforms.
- Industry insight across the sports and media landscape in the US.
- Experience working across multi-property sports ecosystems.
- Strategic seller with a consultative mindset and a passion for building long-term partnerships.
- Strong understanding of digital marketing principles, platforms, and technologies.
- Excellent communicator with strong negotiation, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Able to manage complexity across stakeholders, timelines, and partner deliverables.
- Entrepreneurial, driven, and able to operate at pace with limited bureaucracy.
- Significant growth in commercial revenue across MLC, Minor League Cricket, and the US national teams.
- Long-term, values-aligned partnerships with blue-chip brands and media companies.
- Elevated brand presence and increased fan engagement across digital and physical channels.
- A scalable, professional commercial team with best-in-class processes and accountability.
- Competitive executive-level base salary + performance-based incentives.
- Health, dental, and vision benefits.
- Company co-contribution towards 401K plan.
- Flexible working arrangements.
Please submit your resume along with a tailored cover letter outlining your interest in the role. Your letter should highlight the qualifications, skills, and experience that best align with the key requirements of this position.
Applications should be sent to [email protected].
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
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