Senior Brand Partnerships Lead – Live Entertainment

THE MUSIC MARKET; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global entertainment organization is seeking a Senior Account Director to lead high-value brand partnerships across live entertainment platforms. This 12-month contract role involves working three days a week in London, focusing on planning and maximizing contracted rights. The successful candidate will develop strong partnerships, manage a portfolio of key clients, and oversee budget and performance evaluation. Experience in entertainment or sport rights management is essential, along with excellent communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Experience working at a rights holder within entertainment or sport is essential.
• Proven success in directing large-scale, multi-year brand partnerships.
• Strong understanding of leveraging rights to meet brand objectives and KPIs.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for a portfolio of key clients.
• Act as the senior lead contact for partners and ensure maximum value.
• Develop understanding of partner objectives and identify growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure program execution.
• Support partners in achieving ROI and performance targets.
• Lead strategic conversations with stakeholders and partners.
• Oversee budget planning and performance evaluation.

Skills

Experience at a rights holder within entertainment/sport

Directing large-scale brand partnerships

Organisational skills

Outstanding written and verbal communication

Commercial awareness

Proactive and strategic thinking

Situational awareness

Job description

A global entertainment organization is seeking a Senior Account Director to lead high-value brand partnerships across live entertainment platforms. This 12-month contract role involves working three days a week in London, focusing on planning and maximizing contracted rights. The successful candidate will develop strong partnerships, manage a portfolio of key clients, and oversee budget and performance evaluation. Experience in entertainment or sport rights management is essential, along with excellent communication and organizational skills.