Jamaal Malone
Associate Director, Business Development @ GameChanger, A DICK’S Sporting Goods Company
- Role
- Associate Director, Business Development at GameChanger
- Location
- Austin, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Jamaal Malone
I build partnerships that actually work. The kind that spark ideas, grow revenue, and make people say, “why didn’t we do this sooner?”Over the past decade, I’ve lived at the intersection of digital media, SaaS, and sports tech, helping brands turn strategy into actionable results. I’ve managed multimillion-dollar portfolios, launched go-to-market strategies that stand out, and built relationships that go from one-offs to long-term.I’ve worn many hats throughout my career (agency, publisher, and now tech) which means I get the picture of how products, data, and creativity come together. I’m at my best when collaborating, connecting dots, and turning a good idea into a great partnership that moves the game forward.
Experience
Associate Director, Business Development
Nov 2024 — Present · Austin, TX, US
Spearheaded first-year partnerships with Nike’s Jr. EYBL and the WNBA’s Jr. WNBA Youth Leagues, expanding GameChanger’s footprint to 400+ teams and 5K+ athletes across youth and pro sports ecosystems- Lead end-to-end business development strategy for new and inbound opportunities, crafting high-impact proposals that secure strategic partnerships and fuel long-term growth-Build and strengthen executive-level relationships across 10+ professional leagues and national tournaments to drive revenue and market expansion- Partner cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, and Marketing to deliver innovative SaaS solutions that accelerate partner adoption and long-term success
Education
St. John's University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Mass Communication/Media Studies
Universidad de Sevilla
Study abroad Program
Skills
- Written & Verbal Communication Abilities
- Media Strategy
- Marketing Communications
- Media Tools
- Brand Development
- Creative Media Solutions
- Public Speaking
- Creative Strategy
- Social Media Marketing
- Microsoft Excel
- Powerpoint
- Brand Management
- Marketing Strategy
- Microsoft Word
- Creative Briefs
- Telmar
- Integrated Media
- Digital Marketing
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Advertising
- Media Production
- Strategic Media
- Social Media
- Microsoft Office
- Creative Direction
- Social Networking
- Comscore
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