Christopher Thayer
Providing All Access Sports News, Ensuring Your Team Stays Competitive and Informed I MPS Sports Industry Management I U.S. Army Reserves Officer
- Role
- Senior Business Development Executive, Circulation at Sports Business Journal
- Location
- North Kingstown, RI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Christopher Thayer
2026 Goal: Inspire and elevate every professional in the sports industry - whether you are striving for career advancement, seeking timely insights to spark transformative decisions, or staying informed on the latest developments shaping the rapidly evolving sports landscape. I am committed to providing the support, resources, and knowledge you need to excel, stay ahead, and make a meaningful impact.20••••25 Goal: Support and promote women’s sports by providing access to industry leading news and content through a subscription to Sports Business Journal and by attending conferences both in-person and virtually. As women’s sports continue to grow, a goal of mine continues to be assisting individuals and organizations to encourage and bolster their outreach and endorsement of women’s sports. Sports Business Journal (SBJ) is the recognized leader in sports business news and events. If you are interested in receiving insider sports news on a daily basis and are curious how it can benefit the growth of your organization, please call my work number or send me an email/message. I am happy to get you set up with a trial subscription for a few weeks to explore and read SBJ news to determine if a subscription is something you and your team would benefit from. By becoming a subscriber of SBJ, industry professionals gain comprehensive knowledge of how the sports industry shifts daily. SBJ offers multiple ways to be involved - news subscriptions, networking events, sponsorship and advertising opportunities, and career advancement through tailored memberships. I am proud to have completed a Master\'s of Professional Studies in Sports Industry Management with a concentration in Strategic Marketing, Communication, and Digital Media from Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies. I have a Bachelor of Science degree from Suffolk University in Communication Studies. I am a husband and father of two (one boy, one girl) who enjoys cool morning runs, working out at 4am, and hiking along the ocean. I enjoy traveling and immersing myself in new cultures/communities, doing yard work, and listening to podcasts (Stuff You Should Know, Where Everybody Knows Your Name, Good Hang to name a few). I was born and raised in Massachusetts, now living in Rhode Island, and am a passionate fan of all New England sports teams. Fun Facts: I have been lucky enough to drive in two Presidential motorcades (2012 and 2017). I have earned the German Armed Forces Badge and the Army Achievement Medal for assisting my Battalion with a Drill Sergeant recruitment campaign.
Experience
Senior Business Development Executive, Circulation
Jan 2025 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US
Act as Team Lead to represent Circulation Team during managerial and department lead meetings- Cross-sell between SPAD, REGEX, and Membership teams to promote growth of SBJ brand and verticals- Manage, renew, and grow book of business valued at $1.7M; Rights Holders, Leagues, Agencies, Hospitality, Technology, and Services- Provide sales enablement assistance for teams and individual contributors to succeed and expand business opportunities- Train and provide sales skills guidance and pipeline management strategies for new hire on Circulation Team- Collaborate with Business Intelligence Team to ensure systems and processes are productive and practical to assist team on obtaining and surpassing expected goals- Attend SBJ Events and Leaders Club networking events to foster relationships within sports industry and strengthen opportunities outside the sports industry
Education
Suffolk University
Bachelor's Degree, Communication Studies
Georgetown University School of Continuing Studies
Master of Professional Studies, Sports Industry Management - Concentration in Strategic Marketing, Communication, and Digital Media
2020 — 2022
Army Logistics University
Quartermaster, Ordnance, Transportation
2019 — 2019
Fenway Sports Management University
Sports Business
2020 — 2020
Army Sustainment University
Captains Career Course, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
Skills
- Quality Assurance
- Time Management
- Public Speaking
- Events Coordination
- Leadership
- Research
- Data Analysis
- Software Documentation
- Social Media
- Event Planning
- Microsoft Excel
- Powerpoint
- Microsoft Office
- Marketing
- Analysis
- Sports
- Social Networking
- Editing
- Microsoft Word
- Customer Service
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