Director of Partnership Strategy

Two Circles • Kansas City, MO

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About The Position

Two Circles is seeking 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 leads the delivery of Two Circles’ sponsorship strategy relationship with the client, coordinating internal teams and working closely with the client to provide an effective strategy and support process, including sales materials and commercial insights.

The Director contributes to the client’s go-to-market strategy, using sponsorship expertise to shape engagement and sales tactics alongside client partners. The role oversees a team of specialists and requires an entrepreneurial, adaptable, and analytical approach to supporting sponsorship sales.

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, including why brands buy sponsorship.
• Analytical mindset and ability to demonstrate how sponsorships can support brand objectives.
• Ability to understand a client’s position and articulate ideas and views in support of it through sales materials and strategy development.
• 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 the 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, helping shape engagement and sales tactics in partnership with the client.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed