Director, Global Partnership Development

Golden State • San Francisco, CA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Golden State Warriors are seeking a Director to lead a team and manage two signature partnerships for the Warriors and Chase Center. The role develops activation plans aligned with partner objectives, executes marketing platforms, and measures results. The Director will join the Partnership Development leadership group, pursue additional revenue growth opportunities, and help set strategy across the Global Partnership team. The successful candidate will thrive in a high-pressure, fast-paced, competitive environment and contribute a positive attitude as an integral team member. This is a full-time position based onsite in San Francisco, California.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• At least 7 years of experience in account management or corporate sponsorships, preferably within the sports industry.
• At least 2 years of people management experience.
• At least 2 years of sales experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, and KORE for Salesforce.
• Ability to build positive working relationships with clients and peers at all levels within the organization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, service, and resolution skills.
• Basic understanding of social media marketing and the digital space.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary point of contact for two signature partnerships for activation elements related to the Golden State Warriors and Chase Center, in tandem with the Golden State Valkyries.
• Fulfill sponsorship agreements by collaborating with internal teams to deliver strong execution and customer service and meet deliverables within budget parameters.
• Research data, success rates, and market trends to develop and implement creative marketing activation strategies and methodologies.
• Identify upsell opportunities for assigned corporate partner accounts.
• Build and sustain positive relationships with clients and agencies to meet client goals and objectives and ensure client satisfaction.
• Evaluate partner activation plans and provide recommendations through execution recaps and selling presentations.
• Plan and execute events, promotions, and luxury experiences, and organize partnership details through CRM systems.
• Lead a team, drive additional revenue growth opportunities, and assist in setting strategy across the Global Partnership team.
• Attend home games and special events where clients are activating.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and dependents.
• Employer 401(k) match.
• Vacation, Summer Half-Day Fridays, and a generous paid time off plan for pregnancy and parental leaves.
• Warriors home tickets and team store discount.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director