Equestrian Events, Inc. Seeks New Director of Business Development & Sponsorship Sales
Equestrian Events, Inc. (EEI), a non-profit, charitable organization that supports the development of equestrian sports through the staging of events at the highest level, is seeking a new Director of Business Development & Sponsorship Sales.
EEI is best known for producing the annual Kentucky Three-Day Event, the nation’s premier eventing competition and one of only seven annual 5* three-day events in the world as well as the Kentucky Invitational Grand Prix CSI4* on the same weekend. In addition, EEI will host the United States Eventing Association (USEA) American Eventing Championships in 2024, and 2026-2028. EEI oversees all budgeting, competition, sponsorship sales, vendor fairs, ticket sales, hospitality, security, branding, merchandise, marketing and more for these events.
Committed to being a pillar of the equestrian community, both in Kentucky and throughout the world, EEI works in collaboration with other events and organizations throughout the year to promote and elevate equestrian sports throughout the U.S. and internationally.
The Director of Business Development & Sponsorship Sales holds a pivotal role within the EEI organization, spearheading revenue generation efforts through sponsorship sales exceeding $2.5 million, along with securing in-kind sponsorships totaling over $500,000 for esteemed equestrian events including the Kentucky Three-Day Event, the Lexington 4*, the Kentucky Invitational CSI4*, and other competitions hosted by EEI. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, this position entails managerial oversight of the Sponsorship Manager and the Trade Fair Manager/Office Manager.
Applications will be accepted until May 15. To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter outlining relevant experience and qualifications to hiring@eq-events.com or go to https://www.kentuckythreedayevent.com/careers. Please note that while EEI welcomes all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For specifics and more detailed information on the position and to apply online, please visit https://www.kentuckythreedayevent.com/careers.
About Equestrian Events, Inc.
Equestrian Events, Inc. (EEI) is a non-profit charitable Kentucky corporation that was established initially to produce the 1978 World Three-Day Event Championships at the Kentucky Horse Park. Following the success of those championships, EEI established an annual event that evolved into the world-renowned Kentucky Three-Day Event, which draws nearly 90,000 spectators to the Kentucky Horse Park each year. EEI added the Kentucky CSI Invitational Grand Prix in 2018, the Lexington CCI4*-S in 2021, and also produces other events. EEI supports several local and equine charities and over the last 20 years has donated more than $1.1 million to various charities. For more information, please visit www.eq-events.com.
