The Austin Sports Commission has retained SearchWide Global to find a community-oriented and strategic sales leader to serve as the new Executive Director. 

The Austin Sports Commission’s mission is to drive significant economic impact by attracting premier sporting events and sports-related meetings to the greater Austin area, enhancing the quality of life for all residents. The Commission strives to serve as a leader and central resource for youth and amateur sports initiatives throughout the region.

The Executive Director is responsible for leading the strategic growth, sales, and operational excellence of the Austin Sports Commission. This role is pivotal in securing high-impact sporting events, building strong industry partnerships, and generating measurable economic benefits for the Austin community. The Executive Director oversees business development, budget management, event prioritization, and stakeholder engagement, ensuring alignment with the Commission’s mission and Visit Austin’s organizational goals.

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If interested in learning more about this great opportunity, please contact the SearchWide Global Executive listed below of use the link to apply. 

Contact: John Brich, Global Head of Hotels & Resorts, info@searchwideglobal.com

About SearchWide Global

SearchWide Global is a full-service executive search firm primarily for companies in the travel, tourism, hospitality, convention, trade association, venue management, experiential marketing, sports and entertainment industries. We specialize in C-Level and Director level executive searches for companies ranging in size from Fortune 500 corporations to mid-sized public and private companies and associations.

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