Strategy Jobs in Chicago, IL
Strategy jobs in Chicago are concentrated in the Loop, River North, and the Fulton Market corridor, with strong demand across consulting, financial services, healthcare, and consumer goods. Companies actively hiring include DoorDash, Salesforce, and PwC. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Top employerDoorDash
Work type43% On-site
Top credentialMaster's degree in business administration
Companies hiring100+
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Chicago Fire
Director, Partnership Strategy
Chicago, Illinois
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Director, Partnership Strategy
Chicago Fire·Chicago, Illinois
Job functions:
Bachelor's degree in sports management
Job Description
There has never been a more exciting time to join Chicago Fire FC.
As one of Major League Soccer's original clubs, Chicago Fire FC is in the midst of an exciting era fueled by tremendous investment, ambition, and growth. With a new $100M state-of-the-art Endeavor Health Performance Center now open, new offices in Chicago's iconic Wrigley Building, and plans underway for a privately-funded $750M+ soccer-specific stadium set to open in 2028 in the heart of Chicago, the Club is building the future of soccer in one of the world's great sports cities.
Chicago Fire FC is becoming a cultural force in Chicago by connecting communities, shaping experiences, and creating new ways for fans to engage with the game and the city. The Club's future home, McDonald’s Park, will anchor Chicago's newest neighborhood and serve as a catalyst of growth for the next chapter of professional sports and entertainment in the city.
Joining Chicago Fire FC today means joining an organization on the rise. Our growth creates once-in-a-lifetime opportunities for ambitious professionals to generate meaningful impact and help shape the future of our Club. Whether on the pitch working match day or in the front office, every team member plays a role in building something incredibly special.
At Chicago Fire FC, our mission is to entertain, serve, and unite Chicago through world-class experiences and a relentless pursuit of excellence. We are guided by our core values: Integrity, Respect, Innovation, Accountability, and a commitment to Never Settle.
If you're looking for a place where your work will matter, your ideas will be heard, and your career can grow alongside one of the most ambitious projects in professional sports, we'd love to hear from you.
Position Overview:
If you're looking for a place where your work will matter, your ideas will be heard, and your career can grow alongside one of the most ambitious projects in professional sports, we'd love to hear from you.
Position Overview:
Chicago Fire FC is seeking an innovative, strategic, and data-driven Director of Corporate Partnership Strategy to lead the Club's partnership strategy function and help shape the future of commercial partnerships as we prepare for the opening of McDonald's Park.
Reporting to the Vice President of Partnership Marketing & Strategy, this leadership role will oversee the development of integrated partnership strategies that drive new business revenue, support partner renewals and upsells, and position Chicago Fire FC as an industry leader in sports partnerships.
The Director will lead a team of two while collaborating across the organization to develop compelling partnership narratives, create innovative partnership assets, build best-in-class sales materials, and leverage research and analytics to tell impactful commercial stories. This role will play a critical part in the commercialization of McDonald's Park by helping define new inventory, developing scalable partnership platforms, and creating innovative opportunities that maximize long-term revenue growth.
Job Responsibilities:
Job Responsibilities:
Partnership Strategy & Commercial Development
- Lead the Club's partnership strategy function, developing innovative sponsorship solutions that drive new business, renewals, and long-term revenue growth.
- Drive the commercialization of McDonald's Park by developing new partnership assets, entitlement opportunities, and scalable sponsorship platforms.
- Oversee the creation of compelling sales presentations, partnership proposals, and strategic storytelling that effectively communicate the value of Chicago Fire FC partnerships. Partner with senior leadership to identify, package, and position premium partnership opportunities that maximize commercial value.
Asset Strategy & Insights
- Collaborate cross-functionally to create innovative, sellable partnership assets while balancing fan experience and business objectives.
- Leverage market research, fan insights, and partnership analytics to inform partnership strategy and strengthen sales efforts. Oversee partnership inventory management, valuation recommendations, rate cards, and performance reporting to support revenue growth.
Leadership
- Lead, mentor, and develop the Partnership Strategy team while establishing processes and best practices that drive collaboration, innovation, and operational excellence.
- Serve as a strategic thought partner to the Corporate Partnerships leadership team, helping shape the Club's long-term commercial vision.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Sports Management, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in corporate partnerships, sponsorship strategy, sports marketing, or a related commercial role.
- 3+ years of leadership experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
- Proven experience developing partnership strategies, sponsorship packages, and sales presentations that drive revenue.
- Strong strategic thinking with the ability to translate research, data, and business objectives into compelling partnership solutions.
- Exceptional communication, presentation, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and work non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Preferred Qualifications:
- High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially PowerPoint, Excel, Word) and design tools for mockups and presentations (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva).
- Experience working with data analysis platforms (e.g., Kore, Salesforce, YouGov, Blinkfire)
- Understanding of the sports, entertainment, or event sponsorship industry
Compensation:
- This role offers a base salary of $100,000
- This role is classified as Full-time, exempt This role is bonus eligible based on club wide goals · Additional benefits & perks: https://www.chicagofirefc.com/careers
Please note:
- Chicago Fire FC is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion. Our diversity initiatives start with the recruitment and selection process; therefore, we’d like to welcome all diverse candidates to apply to opportunities within our Club.
- CFFC is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and maintaining a workplace for employees and applicants for employment that is free from discrimination. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, age, veteran or military status, disability, sexual orientation, sexual orientation or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.
- If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact the People and Culture Department at peopleandculture@chicagofirefc.com to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
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Chicago Fire
Director, Partnership Strategy
Chicago, Illinois
New 3h ago
Job functions:
Bachelor's degree in sports management
Job Description
There has never been a more exciting time to join Chicago Fire FC.
As one of Major League Soccer's original clubs, Chicago Fire FC is in the midst of an exciting era fueled by tremendous investment, ambition, and growth. With a new $100M state-of-the-art Endeavor Health Performance Center now open, new offices in Chicago's iconic Wrigley Building, and plans underway for a privately-funded $750M+ soccer-specific stadium set to open in 2028 in the heart of Chicago, the Club is building the future of soccer in one of the world's great sports cities.
Chicago Fire FC is becoming a cultural force in Chicago by connecting communities, shaping experiences, and creating new ways for fans to engage with the game and the city. The Club's future home, McDonald’s Park, will anchor Chicago's newest neighborhood and serve as a catalyst of growth for the next chapter of professional sports and entertainment in the city.
Joining Chicago Fire FC today means joining an organization on the rise. Our growth creates once-in-a-lifetime opportunities for ambitious professionals to generate meaningful impact and help shape the future of our Club. Whether on the pitch working match day or in the front office, every team member plays a role in building something incredibly special.
At Chicago Fire FC, our mission is to entertain, serve, and unite Chicago through world-class experiences and a relentless pursuit of excellence. We are guided by our core values: Integrity, Respect, Innovation, Accountability, and a commitment to Never Settle.
If you're looking for a place where your work will matter, your ideas will be heard, and your career can grow alongside one of the most ambitious projects in professional sports, we'd love to hear from you.
Position Overview:
If you're looking for a place where your work will matter, your ideas will be heard, and your career can grow alongside one of the most ambitious projects in professional sports, we'd love to hear from you.
Position Overview:
Chicago Fire FC is seeking an innovative, strategic, and data-driven Director of Corporate Partnership Strategy to lead the Club's partnership strategy function and help shape the future of commercial partnerships as we prepare for the opening of McDonald's Park.
Reporting to the Vice President of Partnership Marketing & Strategy, this leadership role will oversee the development of integrated partnership strategies that drive new business revenue, support partner renewals and upsells, and position Chicago Fire FC as an industry leader in sports partnerships.
The Director will lead a team of two while collaborating across the organization to develop compelling partnership narratives, create innovative partnership assets, build best-in-class sales materials, and leverage research and analytics to tell impactful commercial stories. This role will play a critical part in the commercialization of McDonald's Park by helping define new inventory, developing scalable partnership platforms, and creating innovative opportunities that maximize long-term revenue growth.
Job Responsibilities:
Job Responsibilities:
Partnership Strategy & Commercial Development
- Lead the Club's partnership strategy function, developing innovative sponsorship solutions that drive new business, renewals, and long-term revenue growth.
- Drive the commercialization of McDonald's Park by developing new partnership assets, entitlement opportunities, and scalable sponsorship platforms.
- Oversee the creation of compelling sales presentations, partnership proposals, and strategic storytelling that effectively communicate the value of Chicago Fire FC partnerships. Partner with senior leadership to identify, package, and position premium partnership opportunities that maximize commercial value.
Asset Strategy & Insights
- Collaborate cross-functionally to create innovative, sellable partnership assets while balancing fan experience and business objectives.
- Leverage market research, fan insights, and partnership analytics to inform partnership strategy and strengthen sales efforts. Oversee partnership inventory management, valuation recommendations, rate cards, and performance reporting to support revenue growth.
Leadership
- Lead, mentor, and develop the Partnership Strategy team while establishing processes and best practices that drive collaboration, innovation, and operational excellence.
- Serve as a strategic thought partner to the Corporate Partnerships leadership team, helping shape the Club's long-term commercial vision.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Sports Management, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in corporate partnerships, sponsorship strategy, sports marketing, or a related commercial role.
- 3+ years of leadership experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
- Proven experience developing partnership strategies, sponsorship packages, and sales presentations that drive revenue.
- Strong strategic thinking with the ability to translate research, data, and business objectives into compelling partnership solutions.
- Exceptional communication, presentation, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and work non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
Preferred Qualifications:
- High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially PowerPoint, Excel, Word) and design tools for mockups and presentations (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva).
- Experience working with data analysis platforms (e.g., Kore, Salesforce, YouGov, Blinkfire)
- Understanding of the sports, entertainment, or event sponsorship industry
Compensation:
- This role offers a base salary of $100,000
- This role is classified as Full-time, exempt This role is bonus eligible based on club wide goals · Additional benefits & perks: https://www.chicagofirefc.com/careers
Please note:
- Chicago Fire FC is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion. Our diversity initiatives start with the recruitment and selection process; therefore, we’d like to welcome all diverse candidates to apply to opportunities within our Club.
- CFFC is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and maintaining a workplace for employees and applicants for employment that is free from discrimination. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, age, veteran or military status, disability, sexual orientation, sexual orientation or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.
- If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact the People and Culture Department at peopleandculture@chicagofirefc.com to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
MLS Privacy Policy:
- By clicking apply, you agree to the terms of the MLS Privacy Policy.
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Who's Hiring
- DoorDash16
- Salesforce15
- PwC14
- Kraft Heinz9
- JPMorganChase9
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- Technology & Software54
- Consulting & Professional Services26
- Banking & Financial Services21
- Fintech15
- Investment & Asset Management14
Strategy Jobs in Chicago: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a strategy job in Chicago?
The strongest path into Chicago strategy roles runs through the city's major consulting firms, financial institutions, and corporate strategy teams at large consumer and healthcare companies headquartered downtown. Candidates with experience in market analysis, competitive intelligence, or business development stand out. Targeting employers in the Loop and Fulton Market, and building familiarity with Chicago's specific industry clusters, gives you a concrete edge over generalist applicants.
Which companies hire strategys in Chicago?
Companies currently hiring strategys in Chicago include DoorDash, Salesforce, and PwC, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Chicago's employer base skews toward large consulting firms, Fortune 500 corporate strategy teams, and fast-growing healthcare and fintech companies with Midwest headquarters.
Are there remote strategy jobs in Chicago?
Yes, though availability depends on the role. Strategy work that involves data modeling, market research, and presentation building tends to be remote-friendly, while roles requiring regular executive or cross-functional collaboration often stay hybrid or on-site. About 57% of strategy openings tied to Chicago are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, with corporate strategy and research-heavy roles leading that share.
How can I get a strategy job in Chicago with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is a strategy operations or business analyst role at one of Chicago's large healthcare systems, consulting firms, or consumer goods companies, where structured rotational programs and analyst tracks are common. Targeting companies with formal early-career pipelines in the Loop or River North, building Excel and PowerPoint fluency, and pursuing Chicago-based MBA programs or case competitions can accelerate the transition into a dedicated strategy title.
Which industries hire the most strategys in Chicago?
Chicago strategy roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Consulting & Professional Services, and Banking & Financial Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Chicago's deep roots in management consulting, its dense cluster of insurance and financial services firms, and its growing healthcare and food and beverage sector all drive consistent demand for strategy professionals across experience levels.
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