Director, Brand Strategy & Partnerships

THE; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development

Time Off

Parental Leave

401k

Healthcare

Commuter Benefits

Job summary

THE·TEAM, based in Chicago, is seeking a Director of Brand Consulting to lead the Brands Retainer Client team. You will oversee client service, partnership management and cross-functional coordination, ensuring satisfaction and strategic alignment with client goals.

You will develop 360-degree partnership plans across content, digital, social, experiential and influencer channels, while directing negotiations and ensuring assets are fully leveraged for client success.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree.
• 10+ years relevant experience with minimum 6 years in account and project management.
• Specific experience in gaming sponsorship/activation with oversight of tournaments.
• Strong communication and leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct client service, partnership management and project coordination.
• Develop 360-partnership marketing plans from strategy to program structure.
• Lead negotiations and deal structures for accounts and partnerships.
• Manage client budgets, track progress and report results.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, properties, talent partners and vendors.

Skills

Account management

Project management

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication skills

Client relationship building

Business development

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

THE·TEAM, based in Chicago, is seeking a Director of Brand Consulting to lead the Brands Retainer Client team. You will oversee client service, partnership management and cross-functional coordination, ensuring satisfaction and strategic alignment with client goals.

You will develop 360-degree partnership plans across content, digital, social, experiential and influencer channels, while directing negotiations and ensuring assets are fully leveraged for client success.