Director, Global Event Partnerships & Growth

National Football League (NFL)

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 125,000 - 165,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

The National Football League (NFL) seeks a Director of Event Partnerships & Development to drive growth, innovation, and commercial success across the League's Events & International portfolio. You will lead strategic partnerships, manage key relationships, and expand revenue alongside senior leadership across Events, International, Sponsorship, and more.

You will craft business cases, shape long-term platform strategy for major NFL events, and translate insights into measurable outcomes,

Qualifications

10+ years in sports, media, entertainment, live events, or related fields.
Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree is a plus.
Experience developing business cases, partnership strategies, and revenue growth initiatives.
Strong commercial and financial acumen with stakeholder management experience.

Responsibilities

Lead partnership strategy and commercial management with key partners.
Develop growth plans to maximize revenue, assets, activation platforms, and audience reach.
Manage cross-functional teams and ensure timely delivery of initiatives.
Prepare executive updates, strategic recommendations, and post-event analyses.
Oversee multiple workstreams with clear objectives and success metrics.