Director, Partnership Product Development

Phoenix Suns
Phoenix, AZ
Director, Product Development

Headquarters

Phoenix, AZ

Job Summary

Player 15 Group includes several companies and many collaborative departments that support the Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury, and PHX Arena.

Would you like to win championships and create sustained success? Player 15 Group is looking for individuals who are committed to pursuing excellence and being a part of creating memorable experiences.

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Director, Product Development to assist team members with translating ideas, inventory, and insights into high-impact partnership platforms and sales programming. This role supports both the Partnership & Media Sales and Partnership Strategy & Service teams by building structured, market-ready solutions that drive new revenue and deepen existing relationships.

What You Will Do

Platform Development

  • Develop and package partnership platforms and thematic campaigns that align with team priorities, partner goals, and cultural relevance.
  • Organize and refine sales-facing concepts (e.g., real estate-oriented or asset oriented) into structured offerings that can be customized or scaled.
  • Align platform concepts with available assets and categories to maximize commercial viability.
  • Serve as a primary storyteller in the construction of these platforms and pitches – shaping the flow and narrative of each effort.
  • Stay ahead of industry trends in sports partnerships, marketing activations, and fan engagement to continuously innovate sellable assets.

Partnership & Media Sales Support & Enablement

  • Support the Partnership Sales team by creating strategic briefs, pitch frameworks, and concept narratives for new business and upsell opportunities.
  • Partner with Creative and Business Intelligence/Insights teams to turn strategies into polished materials – decks, one-pagers, and concept visuals.
  • Maintain an internal “menu” of ready-to-sell platform options and examples that Sales can easily access and adapt.
  • Ensure partnership platforms and programs are actionable, measurable and mutually beneficial.

Partnership Strategy & Service Support & Programming

  • Partner with the Partnership Strategy & Service team to contribute to annual playbooks, activation plans, and recap documentation.
  • Assist in translating partner goals into programmatic strategies that drive retention and upsell.
  • Help connect strategic themes to key moments in the season calendar and organizational priorities to support stronger engagement.

Strategic Project Support

  • Contribute to the development and launch of strategic enterprise initiatives, including:
  • B2B Alliance – Assist with platform design, membership packaging, and storytelling.
  • B2C Agency – Support concept development, go-to-market positioning, and service model materials.
  • P15 Studios – Help develop content-driven partner offerings and support platform integration across sales efforts.
  • Collaborate across departments to synthesize inputs, manage timelines, and deliver on project goals.

Asset & Resource Management

  • Own the organization and evolution of GPS Product Development’s strategic and creative asset library – including frameworks, decks, sizzle concepts, icons, and case studies
  • Ensure internal teams have easy access to the most up-to-date and effective materials to support sales and service efforts
  • Partner with the Creative team to maintain brand alignment and presentation consistency across all strategic tools and storytelling assets.
  • Regularly audit, refine, and retire outdated content to ensure only the highest quality materials are in circulation.

What We Need From Our Director, Product Development

  • Track record of developing sales and service-facing materials that drive revenue or retention
  • Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong ability to manage multiple timelines and priorities
  • Skilled collaborator with experience working across Strategy, Sales, Creative, and Analytics

Experience/ Education Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • Minimum 5+ years of experience in partnership strategy, brand planning, sponsorship development, or consulting
  • Previous leadership experience supervising or mentoring team members.
  • Experience in sports, media, entertainment, or agency environments strongly preferred.

What You Can Expect

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by Director, Product Development to optimally perform the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Ability to transit throughout the arena for long periods of time.
This position works mainly indoors, removed from extreme weather; exposure to weather is
  • S-Sedentary Work – Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally.
  • Must be able to carry on a conversation both on the phone and in-person.
  • Ability to Read, Write & Speak in English
  • Wide range of full-time benefit options including
  • Medical, Dental and Vision coverages
  • Life and Disability options
  • Vacation, sick and holiday leave programs
  • In-arena work requirements with the potential of hybrid schedules based on each role and department.
  • Perks:
  • Discounts at Fanatics Team Shop
  • Tickets available for Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury games
  • Visit our Culture page to learn more about our culture and work environment
Player 15 Group is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

Please note this job description is not crafted to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact the People & Culture Recruiting team at [email protected]
Posted 2025-08-30

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