Director of Partnership Strategy
About The Position
Two Circles is hiring a Director of Partnership Strategy to work with an NFL client, supporting its sponsorship team through the implementation and execution of a sales-support remit. The role oversees a team of specialists and leads execution of Two Circles’ sponsorship strategy relationship with an NFL Club. It coordinates across internal teams and works closely with the client to deliver a strategy and support process spanning sales materials and commercial insights. The Director also contributes sponsorship expertise to the client’s go-to-market strategy, helping shape engagement and sales tactics alongside client partners. Two Circles’ Rights Management division provides commercial sales support for sports and entertainment rights holders. The company describes its approach as focused on solving problems and optimizing client revenues while avoiding the long-term fixed costs of maintaining large in-house sales teams.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in sports, marketing, partnerships, sales, or business development.
- Track record of building strong internal and external relationships.
- Strong understanding of the sports industry, particularly the sponsorship environment.
- Experience working in a team and balancing multiple projects, responsibilities, and deliverables for a client.
- Ability to understand and operate within a sponsorship sales process and explain why brands buy sponsorship.
- Analytical mindset and ability to illustrate how sponsorships can support brand objectives.
- Ability to understand a client’s position and articulate ideas and views in sales materials and strategies.
- Self-starting, adaptable, and able to solve problems.
- Emotional intelligence and a passion for sport.
Nice To Haves
- Eagerness to join an entrepreneurial organization where every working day is different.
Responsibilities
- Oversee a team of specialists and lead execution of Two Circles’ sponsorship strategy relationship with an NFL Club.
- Coordinate across internal teams and work closely with the client to deliver an effective strategy and support process, including sales materials and commercial insights.
- Contribute to the client’s go-to-market strategy by helping shape engagement and sales tactics with client partners.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Education Level
No Education Listed
