Director, Global Partnerships Marketing

Ultimate Fighting Championship; New York (NY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Retirement plan

Vacation & PTO

Job summary

TKO Group Holdings, the parent company behind UFC and Zuffa Boxing, is seeking a Director of Partnership Marketing to join the Global Partnerships team in New York. You will manage and optimize brand partnerships, lead cross-functional initiatives, and drive revenue through renewals and upsells.

The role requires 8+ years in marketing strategy or related fields, strong executive communication, and experience building high-performing teams; MBA preferred.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in marketing strategy, consulting, commercial operations, or corporate development.
• Deep understanding of brand partnerships, marketing strategy, commercialization, and client service models.
• Strong commercial acumen with proven experience negotiating and renewing long-term partnerships.
• Exceptional executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience building and mentoring high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end management of commercial partnerships for UFC & Zuffa Boxing to deliver on partner’s brand and business goals.
• Lead strategic planning for all partners, identifying growth opportunities aligned with business objectives, delivering consultative solutions.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Events, Community Relations, Media, PR, Brand, Legal, and other teams to align partner programs with initiatives.
• Act as on-site partnership lead at WWE events, overseeing experiential integrations and partner experiences.
• Build and develop relationships with brand partner contacts, including client hosting at UFC & Zuffa Boxing events.
• Drive revenue by leading renewals, upsells, and cross-sells across UFC & Zuffa Boxing and the wider TKO enterprise.
• Support VP in developing a high-performing consultative marketing team.
• Champion a culture of innovation, thought leadership, and proactive partner management.
• Manage and mentor a team of strategists and cross-functional contributors.

Skills

Brand partnerships

Marketing strategy

Commercial operations

Leadership

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MBA preferred

Job description

TKO Group Holdings, the parent company behind UFC and Zuffa Boxing, is seeking a Director of Partnership Marketing to join the Global Partnerships team in New York. You will manage and optimize brand partnerships, lead cross-functional initiatives, and drive revenue through renewals and upsells.

The role requires 8+ years in marketing strategy or related fields, strong executive communication, and experience building high-performing teams; MBA preferred.