Sr. Lead Brand Marketing Partnership

Sr. Lead Brand Marketing Partnership

Department: Business Analytics

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Remote - United States

Reporting To: Michael Horan

Compensation: $140,000 - $180,000 / year

The Sr. Lead Brand Marketing Partnership for one of clients will lead a dynamic team dedicated to activating the their brand through innovative strategies across a variety of live events and marketing initiatives. You will set a strategic vision for partnership activations, collaborating with internal teams to ensure a cohesive and integrated approach that drives results.

• Strategic Vision & Leadership:
  Establish and communicate the strategic direction for partnership activation, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives and customer communication plans across various departments.
• Sponsorship & Partnership Development:
  Identify and drive large-scale sponsorship opportunities that enhance brand visibility and engagement.
• End-to-End Activation Programs:
  Lead the development of comprehensive activation programs in collaboration with business, brand, creative, social media, and experiential teams to achieve targeted objectives.
• Brand Investment Vision Evolution:
  Work with internal teams and external agencies to refine B2C and B2B strategies, balancing long-term business success with immediate goals.
• Programmer Content and Third-Party Partner Relationship Activation:
  Manage and activate relationships across various content and third-party partners to enhance brand presence.
• Earned Media:
  Collaborate with external communications teams to drive earned media. Increase awareness through third-party partnerships to drive incremental reach beyond DIRECTV consumer and media targets.
• Customer Acquisition Strategy:
  Drive initiatives aimed at increasing customer acquisition and reducing churn, leveraging growth strategies.
• Market Plan Alignment:
  Define and ensure alignment with marketing teams for a comprehensive go-to-market strategy that leverages partnerships as an extension of their sales channel.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with advanced analytics and insights teams to analyze performance metrics, monitor partnership investments, and identify areas for improvement.
• Team Leadership & Development:
  Coach and mentor your team to deliver exceptional performance, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.
• Budget Management:
  Oversee activations to ensure they remain within budget and align with strategic goals, maximizing the effectiveness of partnership investments.
• Performance Analysis & Reporting:
  Present updates on key partner activations to senior leadership, highlighting insights and recommendations to inform strategy and execution. Inclusive of robust measurement plans to demonstrate the return on investment (ROI) of partnership initiatives, ensuring that goals are met and exceeded.

• Full time
• Approximately 12 months planned, with potential extension

• Days, shift and overtime not specified.

• Approximately 25%–50% domestic travel; overnight requirements not specified.

• Required:
  
  College degree or equivalent experience.

• 7–10 years of proven experience in partnership management, marketing, or a related field, with a strong track record of driving successful activations. Preferred:
  Not separately specified.

• Exceptional leadership and team development skills.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in performance measurement and ROI analysis.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively across diverse teams and functions.
• Strategic thinker with a results-oriented mindset.

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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.