Leads brand partnership marketing strategy, sponsorship development, and end-to-end activation programs across live events and marketing initiatives. Oversees partner relationships, earned media, customer acquisition, go-to-market alignment, budgets, performance measurement, and ROI reporting. Collaborates cross-functionally with brand, creative, social, analytics, communications, and agency teams while coaching a team and presenting recommendations to senior leadership.
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.
You will set a strategic vision for partnership activations, collaborating with internal teams to ensure a cohesive and integrated approach that drives results.
Job Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
- 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.
Position type:
- Full time
- Approximately 12 months planned, with potential extension
Expected hours of work:
- Days, shift and overtime not specified.
Travel:
- Approximately 25%–50% domestic travel; overnight requirements not specified.
Job Qualifications
Education/Certifications:
- Required: College degree or equivalent experience.
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.
Skills and Qualifications:
- 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.
Physical Requirements: N/A
Disclaimer: 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.
About
At Group O, it’s our employees who we value most. That’s why we provide a supportive environment where employees are given every opportunity to excel. Group O offers a wide variety of careers with room for professional growth and advancement, and we are always looking for motivated individuals to join our team. At Group O, our employees’ health and well-being is equally as important as the work they perform. We back up that philosophy by providing a competitive benefits package that supports now and for their future.In 1974, Bob Ontiveros saw an opportunity to live the American dream and build a company for himself and his family. 50 years later, the packaging company he originally founded out of the back of his station wagon - Group O is ranked by the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce as one of the top five Latino-owned businesses in the country. Group O has gained prestige for helping Fortune 500 companies like Samsung, Michelin, Caterpillar, and PepsiCo turn their most complex business challenges into centers of profitability and efficiency. Headquartered in Milan, IL, Group O employs over 1,200 employees.
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