The company

Mouratoglou International Tennis Center is one of the most recognized groups in the world of racket sports. Founded by Patrick Mouratoglou, one of the most renowned coaches on the international circuit, the group has built a world-class academy on the French Riviera before expanding its footprint internationally. Through its 16+ centers across Greece, Malaysia, Italy, China, the UAE, Indonesia and the United States, Mouratoglou brings its unique coaching methodology and premium experience to players of all ages and levels worldwide. In the US, the group now operates a new generation of premium padel centers combining sport excellence, community and lifestyle.

Context & Recruitment Stakes

Mouratoglou International is looking for a driven, commercially minded and highly resilient Director to lead the development of its US business. This is a high-impact role for a hands-on leader who thrives on challenge, growth and execution. The successful candidate will be responsible for structuring, managing and scaling a fast-growing business across multiple sites in a competitive and rapidly evolving market. We are looking for someone with the ambition to take ownership, the stamina to operate in a demanding environment, and the commercial instinct to turn opportunities into measurable results.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategy & Business Development

• Lead the development and execution of the US strategy.

• Identify and convert new business opportunities.

• Support expansion plans, including partnerships, franchise opportunities and new locations.

2. Operations & Team Leadership

• Build, structure and manage high-performing teams.

• Ensure operational excellence across all activities.

• Monitor performance, set clear objectives and deliver against ambitious targets.

3. Commercial Growth & Brand

• Drive commercial growth through strong B2C sales initiatives.

• Develop a strong customer experience aligned with Mouratoglou standards.

• Act as a strong ambassador for the Mouratoglou brand in the US and internationally.

Profile

👉 Minimum 5 years' experience in management, sales, operations or business development, ideally in sports club management, franchise or multi-site operations.

👉 Proven track record in B2C sales

👉 Knowledge of the US market appreciated, French profiles welcome, visa sponsorship provided.

Personal Attributes

👉 Entrepreneurial mindset and strong appetite for challenge.

👉 Ambitious, challenge-driven, resilient and able to perform under pressure.

👉 Structured, reliable and execution-focused.

👉 Excellent presentation and interpersonal skills.

👉 Genuine affinity with sport.

👉 Fluent in French and English, both are mandatory.

👉 Internationally mobile and comfortable with frequent travel (50% of time across the clubs).

Contract, Location, Remote Work & Start Date

Contract : permanent contract

Location : Miami, Florida. 50% Miami HQ / 50% travel across clubs.

Start date : ASAP.

Visa sponsorship available for French profiles.