James Bryant has a diverse work experience in the sports and entertainment industry. James currently works at Elevate Sports Ventures as the Senior Director of Sales for Formula 1®. Prior to this role, they were the Director of Sales for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ at the same company. Elevate Sports Ventures specializes in providing innovative solutions in various areas such as venue renovations, sales and marketing, premium ticketing, and more.
Before joining Elevate Sports Ventures, James worked at Kroenke Sports & Entertainment. James held multiple positions with the Colorado Rapids, including Director of Ticket Sales, Senior Manager of Sales Development, and Manager of Inside Sales.
James also gained experience with the New York Yankees, where they served as a Premium Sales and Service Specialist, Retention Sales Specialist, and Account Executive for season ticket sales and service. James managed a portfolio of 250 full season Field MVP clients valued at over $15 million during their tenure.
Earlier in their career, James worked at Sporting Kansas City as an Account Executive and Sales Associate.
Throughout their career, James garnered expertise in sales and management roles within the sports industry, working with renowned organizations and contributing to their success.
James Bryant attended Elon University from 2006 to 2010, where they obtained a bachelor's degree in Leisure and Sport Management with a minor in Business Administration. James also holds a certification in Sports Gambling Awareness, A 360 Perspective, from Sports Gambling Education. The exact month and year of obtaining this certification are not provided.
February, 2023 - present
December, 2020