Josh Givens

Director, Corporate Partnerships at Minnesota United FC

Josh Givens has a diverse work experience in the sports industry. Josh is currently the Director of Corporate Partnerships at Minnesota United FC, a position they have held since January 2022. Prior to this role, they worked as a Corporate Partnerships Manager at the same company from October 2016 to January 2022.

Before joining Minnesota United FC, Josh worked at Houston Dynamo, where they held several roles. Josh started as an Account Executive in Ticket Sales from September 2010 to January 2013. Josh then became a Senior Account Executive in Ticket Sales from January 2013 to April 2014. After that, they worked as a Soccer Programs Sales Manager from April 2014 to September 2014. Finally, they served as an Account Executive in Corporate Partnerships from September 2014 to September 2016.

Josh also gained experience at Major League Soccer, where they worked as a National Sales Center Trainee for two months in 2010.

Additionally, Josh has experience outside of the sports industry. Josh worked as a Marketing Manager at The Trophy Center, Inc. from January 2007 to July 2010.

Overall, Josh Givens has a solid background in corporate partnerships, ticket sales, and marketing, with a focus on the sports industry.

Josh Givens earned their Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing and Management from the University of West Florida - College of Business. Josh completed this degree from 2008 to 2010. In addition to their formal education, Josh obtained a certification in "Transitioning to Management for Salespeople" from LinkedIn in August 2021.

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  • Director, Corporate Partnerships

    January, 2022 - present

  • Corporate Partnerships Manager

    October, 2016