Craig Martin

Executive Vice President, Global Partnerships at Elevate Sports Ventures

Craig Martin has a diverse work experience spanning over 15 years in various roles related to partnerships and sales. Craig is currently working at Elevate Sports Ventures as Executive Vice President, Global Partnerships, a position they started in December 2021. Prior to that, they served as Vice President of Partnerships at the same company from April 2019 to November 2021.

Before joining Elevate Sports Ventures, Craig worked at the San Francisco 49ers from 2015 to 2019. Craig held the position of Director of Partnerships from April 2018 to November 2019 and was previously the Manager of Partnership Sales from February 2015 to March 2018.

From 2012 to 2015, Craig worked at Palace Sports & Entertainment. During this period, they held multiple roles including Manager of Corporate Partnership Business Development, Manager of Premium Partnership Sales, and Manager of Partnership Marketing.

Craig's career began in 2007 at Vitamin Shoppe, where they worked as a Sales Associate and Key Holder until May 2009. Craig then interned at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as a Marketing and Business Development Intern from May 2009 to February 2011.

In 2010, they also worked at the University of Central Florida Athletics as an Athletics Communication Assistant. Prior to that, they were involved in corporate sponsorships at the Atlanta Falcons from June 2010 to February 2011.

Craig's earliest work experience in the field was as a Corporate Sales Coordinator at the Cincinnati Bengals from February 2011 to June 2012. Overall, their work experience demonstrates their expertise and growth in the areas of partnership development and sales.

Craig Martin attended the University of Central Florida from 2006 to 2010, where they obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree. Craig'sfield of study included advertising, public relations, and sports business management.

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Timeline

  • Executive Vice President, Global Partnerships

    December, 2021 - present

  • Vice President of Partnerships

    April, 2019