NIL Brand Partnership Executive - Greater Houston Region - Remote | Axe Sports Group | Handshake

NIL Brand Partnership Executive Axe Sports Group – Next Play Initiative (NPI) Location: Houston, Texas (Greater Houston Area) Type: Flexible | Commission-Based | 1-Year Term About the Opportunity Axe Sports Group is expanding into the Houston market following our recent partnership with Houston Christian University (HCU), and we are building a selective network of NIL Brand Partnership Executives to support this launch. This is a unique opportunity to be on the ground floor of building NIL revenue infrastructure in one of the most opportunity-rich markets in the country. We are seeking experienced, relationship-driven professionals based in Houston who can leverage local business connections to drive NIL partnerships for student-athletes while supporting HCU through our Next Play Initiative (NPI). Houston represents a high-growth NIL market with strong alignment across: • Corporate headquarters and mid-market businesses • A rapidly evolving college athletics landscape • Brands increasingly looking for authentic athlete-driven marketing This is a commission-only, high-upside role designed for individuals who want to directly participate in building a scalable NIL ecosystem in a major metro market. About the NPI Sales Network Our NPI Sales Network is a flexible, high-performance model that: • Deploys experienced professionals directly into university partnerships (starting with HCU) • Enables continuous NIL deal sourcing across Axe’s athlete roster • Operates under a structured, proven NIL sales engine • Mirrors top-tier consulting and professional services models Executives in Houston will play a foundational role in establishing and scaling Axe’s presence in the region. About the Next Play Initiative (NPI) The Next Play Initiative (NPI) is Axe Sports Group’s university-driven NIL and athlete development platform, built to deliver: • NIL education and brand readiness • Mental performance training • Financial literacy programming • Life-after-sports development • A dedicated NIL sales engine that generates real revenue opportunities With HCU now onboard, the focus shifts to execution — driving partnerships, activating brands, and delivering measurable results. Responsibilities HCU Partnership Support (Primary Focus) • Represent Axe Sports Group within the Houston market • Drive local and regional brand outreach aligned with HCU athletes • Develop and pitch NIL partnership opportunities • Support proposal creation and deal execution • Coordinate with Axe leadership and HCU stakeholders Athlete NIL Deal Sourcing (Ongoing) • Build relationships with Houston-based brands and agencies • Identify creative partnership opportunities for athletes • Pitch, negotiate, and advance deals through the pipeline • Collaborate internally to activate and fulfill partnerships What We’re Looking For We are prioritizing candidates with strong Houston market connectivity, including: • Business development or sales professionals • Sponsorship / partnership managers • Marketing and advertising sales reps • Individuals with deep ties to Houston’s business community • Former athletes or alumni with strong local networks Key Traits • High-level relationship builder • Self-starter with strong accountability • Confident communicator and presenter • Strong follow-through and professionalism • Entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on results What You Gain • Direct involvement in launching and scaling NIL at HCU • Access to a growing athlete and university network • Sales training within Axe’s NPI system • Flexibility to operate independently • Unlimited commission potential tied directly to performance Compensation • Commission-only structure • Paid upon successful completion of NIL deals • No base salary • High upside based on network and execution Requirements • Ability to operate as an independent contractor • Commitment to a one-year engagement • Strong communication and consistency • Willingness to follow Axe’s process and compliance structure • Participation in monthly check-ins Application Instructions Submit your resume. No cover letter required.