Strategic Partnerships Manager

Job Description

Title: Strategic Partnerships Manager

Location: London, England (Full-Time, On-Site)

The Role:

Roc Nation is seeking a Strategic Partnerships Manager for Roc Nation Sports International. The position is based in the London headquarters and will play a critical role in the future growth and success of the company. The incumbent will be a hands-on, highly motivated individual who functions with confidence and expertise in a fast-paced and rapidly changing business environment.

Key Responsibilities will include:
• Drive partnership and business development strategies to increase revenue
• Structure, negotiate, and close new partnership deals
• Manage and grow existing relationships with partners to maximize value on all sides
• Prioritize and manage multiple sales prospects simultaneously and follow up on pitches in a timely manner
• Manage client's overall expectations and provide continuously holistic context to the progress made. Create and develop new platforms for partners to brand, engage, and activate
• Examine industry-wide best practices and new ideas for implementation
• In partnership with marketing, create product marketing strategy to establish Roc Nation as a thought leader and go-to partner
• Actively participate in agency brainstorm sessions, on topics and clients, throughout the organization
• Other duties, as assigned

Qualifications:
• Business degree with 5+ years of sponsorship sales experience
• Must have strong organizational skills
• Clear understanding of the sports business landscape and media marketplace
• Ability to translate consumer insights and market trends into business strategies
• Strong problem solving / analytical skills with a solution-oriented attitude
• Excellent oral and written presentation / ''storytelling'' skills
• Must be highly organized with the ability to multitask and manage business relationships in a professional and confidential manner
• Ability to work nights/weekends/flexible schedule
• High energy team player who has a personality that thrives in a fast-paced, changing environment

COVID-19 vaccination series and booster shot is a mandatory requirement for this position.

Note – Roc Nation benefits and policies differ from Live Nation.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-rjo4ze-18-191-223-30-42 in your application.