Executive Director, Partnerships

The Company is seeking an Executive Director of Partnerships to lead a national portfolio of strategic alliances and strengthen their performance across sports, entertainment, community, and business channels. The role involves shaping an enterprise partnership strategy, advising regional and local leaders, and assessing existing sponsorships to improve impact and efficiency. The successful candidate will oversee partnership planning, valuation, contracts, activation, and promotional strategy, while establishing consistent governance and execution standards. They will also collaborate across teams and use market intelligence and performance data to refine plans and identify opportunities. Candidates should bring significant leadership experience managing large, complex partnership portfolios in a matrixed organization, along with a record of developing regional or national brand activation or alliance programs. Strong stakeholder influence, cross-functional collaboration, and relationship-management skills are essential. The role requires experience with contract oversight, partnership valuation, and performance measurement, as well as a deep understanding of brand governance. Applicants should also be able to translate research and audience insights into practical recommendations and communicate effectively with internal leaders and external partners.