Director of Global Partnership Strategy & Activation (US)

Cadillac Formula 1® Team•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

Cadillac Formula 1® Team is seeking a commercially driven and creatively ambitious Director of Global Partnership Strategy & Activation to develop bespoke partnership propositions for brands, aligning commercial opportunities with client business, brand, and marketing objectives. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping how partners leverage the power of Cadillac Formula 1® Team to drive measurable business impact on a global stage. Reporting to the VP Commercial Intelligence, a key focus of the role will be creating relevant and compelling storytelling bringing together data insights and creative concepts to lead the development of world-class partnership strategies. You will help support the wider team with the skills to define and articulate how Cadillac Formula 1® Team, can deliver measurable business outcomes for partners such as brand awareness, customer engagement, B2B value creation and revenue growth. Working closely with the Partner Acquisition team, you will lead the development of breakthrough go-to-market strategies and activation concepts, aligned to our teams’ commercial objectives, brand positioning and fan engagement ambitions. You will immerse yourself deeply within prospective partner businesses to understand industry trends, commercial priorities, customer challenges, and growth opportunities, translating insights into strategically relevant partnership solutions In this role you will combine your deep knowledge of Formula 1®, motorsport, or global sports sponsorship with commercial acumen, and fan culture expertise to create innovative partnership solutions that elevate both the Cadillac F1® Team brand and those of our commercial partners This is a rare opportunity to help shape a new era in Formula 1® with one of the world’s most iconic automotive brands. You will play a central role in building commercially groundbreaking partnerships and fan experiences that define Cadillac F1®’s presence on the global stage.

Requirements

Significant experience in partnership strategy, sponsorship activation, brand partnerships, or commercial marketing within sport, entertainment, media, or global brands
Deep understanding of Formula 1®, global sport sponsorship, fan engagement, and premium brand positioning
Proven ability to develop commercially impactful partnership concepts that deliver measurable results for brands and stakeholders
Strong strategic thinking and storytelling capabilities, with the ability to translate business challenges into innovative activation ideas
Experience working cross-functionally within fast-paced, high-performance environments
Excellent presentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Creative mindset combined with strong commercial awareness and execution focus
Passion for motorsport, innovation, and building globally recognised partnership platforms

Responsibilities

Lead the development of breakthrough go-to-market strategies and activation concepts aligned to Cadillac F1® Teams’s commercial objectives, brand positioning, and fan engagement ambitions
Immerse deeply within prospective partner businesses to understand industry trends, commercial priorities, customer challenges, and growth opportunities, translating insights into strategically relevant partnership solutions
Define and articulate how Cadillac F1® Team can deliver measurable business outcomes for partners, including brand awareness, customer engagement, B2B value creation, and revenue growth
Leverage the combined strengths of General Motors, TWG Global, and Cadillac Formula 1® Team to create differentiated storytelling opportunities, integrated campaigns, and high-impact partnership platforms
Develop innovative, award-worthy sponsorship activations, launch campaigns, and fan experiences that position Cadillac F1® at the forefront of global sport, entertainment, and culture
Collaborate closely with internal creative, brand, marketing, and design teams to develop compelling pitches, presentations, and visually engaging commercial narratives
Drive cross-functional collaboration across racing, partnerships, marketing, communications, and senior leadership teams to ensure seamless activation delivery and maximum partner value
Maintain a strong understanding of Formula 1®, global fan culture, sponsorship trends, and emerging partnership opportunities to continuously evolve Cadillac F1®’s commercial offering