Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Accomplishments
Certification
References
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Brian Shearan

Ponte Vedra Beach

Summary

Strategic Senior Director known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in leadership development, operational strategy, and financial acumen. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring seamless project execution, and team synergy.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Director of Revenue

PGA TOUR Enterprises
Ponte Vedra Beach
09.2018 - Current

In 2018, SSI revenue on the PGA TOUR Champions was $57.914 million, and in 2023, SSI revenue eclipsed $74.106 million.

Between 2022 and 2023, SSI revenues grew by $22M, or 43%.

PGA TOUR Champions generated $74.106M in on-site sales in 2023, which achieved 104% of the long-range financial plan goal of $72M.

Tour-wide on-site sales were up $3.667 million, representing a 5% year-over-year growth.

Tournaments grew SSI revenue year over year by an average. of 10% or an average of $295,000.

In 2023, the average tournament SSI was $3.087 million, up 4% over 2022 and up 32% over 2018.

National Sales Program - In 2023, solidified a year-long partnership with iovera that stemmed across three tournaments and a player partnership deal totaling $350K.

A quarterly sales newsletter, "Sales in 60 Seconds," was created and distributed to all 24 tournaments, highlighting star performances, creative partnerships, and tournament wins.

Ticketing - 18 of 22 tournaments are using a digital ticketing platform (up 5 tournaments from 2022).

PGA TOUR Champions Championship Management events grew revenue by $822K year-over-year (+9% year-over-year) across the portfolio.

Business Development Manager

PGA TOUR, Inc
New York
08.2015 - 09.2018

Create an annual revenue budget, complete quarterly forecasting, and contribute to long-term revenue and net operating gain goals.

Grew corporate partnerships by 21% over prior year sales, with $1.2M in multiyear revenue.

Discovered, proposed, pitched, and closed a 5-year, $2.2M sponsorship/marketing partnership with Tackle Kids Cancer in the New York/New Jersey market.

Grew the regional client base from 48 clients in 2015 to 108 clients in 2016 through relationship building, providing solutions, and creating a world-class event in the New York market.

Sports Marketing

Nike, Inc
Cincinnati
03.2007 - 07.2015

Lead a team of 18 sales managers, with a cumulative revenue of $32M.

Grew regional growth by an average of 18% year over year since FY11.

Grew the region by 12% or revenues by $3.3M in FY14, by building solid relationships with the regional client base, acquiring trust, and asking for every opportunity with accounts.

Developed and implemented a sales training program that was presented to 140 sales representatives at Nike Golf to enhance their out-of-the-box thinking, deliver a more concise message, and bring a deeper passion to delivering the message.

Account base of 172 doors, consisting of Golf Galaxy and Dick's Sporting Goods.

Increased 23 regional accounts from $12K programs to $28K or more by creating a more effective call route so that their accounts could be serviced more often.

One of four to win the T3 award, honoring those who were in the top 5 of each season for 2 years in a row.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Communication

California State University, Long Beach
Long Beach, CA

Accomplishments

  • Nike Golf T3 Award 2011, 2012 - National SUPERSTAR Award, 2005 - National RisingSTAR Award, 2004

Certification

PGA of America, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

Class “A” Member of the PGA

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Senior Director of Revenue

PGA TOUR Enterprises
09.2018 - Current

Business Development Manager

PGA TOUR, Inc
08.2015 - 09.2018

Sports Marketing

Nike, Inc
03.2007 - 07.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Business Communication

California State University, Long Beach
Brian Shearan