Partnerships Director - Sport & Entertainment
Core
Lead integrated partnership solutions for brands and rights holders in the sport and entertainment sector, managing strategy, negotiations, and activation from New Zealand.
Role type
Senior IC partnerships director (sport & entertainment)
Builds
Sponsorship strategies, branded content, media partnerships, and activation programs for major brands and iconic sporting codes.
Domain
Marketing & Communications / Sport & Entertainment
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Strategic planning, commercial negotiations, budget management, project management, relationship building, campaign lifecycle management, new business development, team mentoring
Preferred skills
Creative flair, self-starting mindset, ability to thrive in fast-paced environments, commercial acumen
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Develop sponsorship strategy and rights management plans; manage end-to-end delivery of partnership campaigns; oversee budgets and financial reporting; build relationships with sporting bodies, media partners, and clients; contribute to new business development; mentor new team members.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities