Director, Partnership Marketing, UFC & ZB
Core
Director of Partnership Marketing managing and executing brand partnerships for UFC & Zuffa Boxing, serving as a consultative resource to drive partner objectives and revenue.
Role type
Director, Partnership Marketing (Sports & Entertainment)
Builds
Integrated brand partnership programs and experiences for top-tier partners across UFC and Zuffa Boxing events.
Domain
Sports, Entertainment, Media
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
strategic planning, commercial operations, partnership management, revenue generation, team leadership, stakeholder management, negotiation, cross-functional project leadership
Preferred skills
MBA or equivalent advanced degree, experience in sports/entertainment/media industry
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end management of commercial partnerships for UFC & Zuffa Boxing; Lead strategic planning for all partners identifying growth opportunities; Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align partner programs with initiatives; Act as on-site partnership lead at WWE events; Build and develop relationships with brand partner contacts; Drive revenue by leading renewals, upsells, and cross-sells; Support VP in developing a high-performing strategic marketing team; Manage and mentor a high-performing team of strategists.
Seniority
Director, hands-on leadership with team management