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Director, Partnership Activation

DraftKings

Boston, MA

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Job Description

Posted On: December 29, 2020


We’re growing rapidly and are searching for a Director of Partnership Activation to bring our Strategic Partnerships to life. When you join our team, you will lead a dedicated team in executing short- and long-term strategies and utilizing every asset available to maximize our exposure. Collaborating with all internal stakeholders, you will interface with partners as the main point of contact on a day-to-day basis. Sound good to you? Join us.


What you’ll do as a Director of Partnership Activation:

  • You will bring internal stakeholders together to collaborate on overall strategy against the asset portfolio (accounts to be determined).
  • Educate internal stakeholders on all the available assets for each partner.
  • Build strong relationships with strategic partners.
  • Manage all licensing requirements and compliance protocols.
  • Communicate rules and guidelines from league, team, and properties.
  • Oversee recaps and reporting.
  • Track the creative process and coordinate approvals with strategic partners.
  • Manage internal deadlines and keep stakeholders on track.
  • Track and manage budgets.
  • Manage junior team members and play a role in their career growth and development.


    Required Skills

  • Ideally, you have 10+ years of strong partnership management experience, ideally in the sports or entertainment industry.
  • Previous experience in sponsorship activation.
  • 5+ years of management experience.
  • You have at least a bachelor’s degree in a relevant degree.
  • You excel in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
  • Ability to take direction from the top while overseeing a team to achieve a common goal.
  • Some travel required for this role.