Director of Sponsorship & Partnerships

Job description

Lead the development, negotiation and management of sponsorship, advertising and strategic partnership opportunities. Build long‑term value through external collaborations, sponsorship packages and innovative monetization of brand assets. Identify, pitch and secure sponsorships aligned with the company’s vision and market position. Develop, price and manage sponsorship and advertising packages for different partner segments. Create and implement ad placement strategies across digital and physical assets to maximize revenue. Build and maintain relationships with sponsors, advertisers and strategic partners. Negotiate contracts and ensure delivery of all sponsorship rights and benefits. Collaborate with marketing to enhance sponsor visibility and brand alignment. Monitor and report sponsorship performance, ROI and renewal opportunities. Explore new partnership models to expand brand reach and commercial value

Requirements

• proficient in Excel
• proficient in Git
• sales experience
• 8+ years experience in sponsorship, partnerships or commercial development
• strong track record in structuring and closing high-value sponsorship deals
• experience managing advertising inventory and developing monetization strategies
• excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills
• established network of potential sponsors and partners desirable

Skills