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Nik Lapin

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Sr. Sales Manager - Partnerships @ THE PRO at ETZEL
📍 Greater Chicago Area, United States

Nik Lapin is a talented sports marketing professional in the Chicago area with a Masters degree from Roosevelt University. He has a proven track record in sales, brand management, and developing innovative promotions. People who have worked with Nik describe him as dedicated and personable, highlighting his skill in relationship building.

Outside of his professional life, Nik is an avid golf and bourbon enthusiast, often visiting courses like French Lick. He maintains a strong connection to his alma mater, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and actively follows Illini athletics. He has also shared his expertise as a guest speaker and adjunct faculty member.

Nik is currently overseeing the sponsorship and naming opportunities for a brand new, first-of-its-kind Pickleball and Padel facility in the North Shore.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Sr. Sales Manager - Partnerships @ THE PRO
Job Level
Middle
Location
Greater Chicago Area, United States
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Priorities

Topics Nik cares about

Sponsorship Strategy
A core focus of his career, from consulting to his current role. He recently highlighted transforming sponsorship at the park district level and for new facilities.
Sports Marketing
His primary field of expertise, demonstrated through roles in sales, partnerships, and consulting for various sports and entertainment organizations.
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Career

Work history

3-2025
Sr. Sales Manager - Partnerships @ THE PRO
ETZEL
2018
Sports Marketing & Entertainment Sponsorship Consultant
Independent - Self Employed
1-2021 - 6-2023
Vice President - Sales & Partnerships: Sports and Entertainment
American Hole 'n One / Grand Prize Promotions
12-2014 - 1-2021
Guest Speaker - Master of Science for Sports Administration
Northwestern University
2019 - 2021
Adjunct Faculty - Graduate School of Management - Sports Administration
Robert Morris University, Chicago, IL
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Education
2003 - 2004
Masters
Roosevelt University
1999 - 2003
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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
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Maine East HS
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