Our Director of Strategic Partnerships + Integrated Marketing for Brand Experience (BEX) exists to identify and secure sponsorships and strategic partnerships for all three BEX businesses. This role will also contribute to the campaign design and execution thereof in a manner that serves our sponsors and partners in the interest of the mission of each of the three businesses. You’ll also be part of a cross-functional team of expert colleagues working in new ways—more agile and more adaptive—so throw the old playbook away. A typical day for this role might include sourcing prospective sponsors, ideating a campaign for sponsor integration, debriefing team(s) on upcoming partnerships and their campaign objectives and collaborating with key internal stakeholders to ensure precise execution of campaigns. This position reports directly to the Chief Brand Experience Officer.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Spearhead sponsor and integrated marketing plans from initial concept to strategy, pitch, and execution
Lead all sponsorship activities, prospecting, proposal customization and presentation, contract revision and servicing, sponsor follow-up and support, and representing the company at industry functions
Develop and implement a sponsorship budget and marketing plans
Lead a team to identify best-in-class brand partnerships and business opportunities that drive the brand and deliver ROI through impactful press, business development, monetization, and new revenue streams
Manage large-scale budgets expertly allocating funds to meet both financial and creative goals
Develop unique strategies that cater to specific marketing categories and brands
Create and manage programs to ensure a steady stream of prospects and future sales
Cultivate strong working relationship and communication between all departments
Regular, dependable attendance & punctuality
Perform other duties as assigned
Bachelor’s degree required
A minimum of ten years of experience with business development/strategic partnerships
Vision and passion—to see the future of retail and want to create it
Entrepreneurial mindset and the ability to adapt quickly
Resilience, tenacity, high energy. Able to rapidly bounce back from adversity.
Strong communication, both in-person and through modern tools and platforms
Ability to attract, develop and retain top talent
Deep empathy and emotional intelligence
Ability to inspire others to action through influence and advice
Cross-functional exposure and experience in past roles
Financial and operational acumen
Comfort operating in non-hierarchical cultures and navigating hierarchical ones
This position involves regular walking, standing, hearing, and talking. May occasionally involve stooping, kneeling, or crouching. Involves close vision, color vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment
Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality. Perform other duties as assigned.
Available to work flexible hours based on department and store/company needs
