Director, Partnerships and Executive Programming

Indeed; United States; Remote; USD 142,000 - 212,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan

Equity/RSUs

Job summary

Indeed is seeking a Director, Partnerships & Executive Programming to drive global partnership and experiential strategies. You will lead a team of six, shaping initiatives that deliver measurable business outcomes and align with our brand and values.

The role emphasizes data-driven decisions, cross-functional collaboration, and the development of executive engagement programs across multiple markets. Remote work is available with global scope.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in consumer-based advertising, media, sports and entertainment marketing, and global event strategy.
• Proven track record delivering transformational experiences that drive brand growth.
• Experience leading large multi-day and virtual events worldwide and managing cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Create long-term vision and strategy for brand partnerships, sponsorships, and executive events under Indeed’s Global Marketing strategy.
• Develop a scorecard and evaluation model for sponsorship and engagement opportunities.
• Negotiate multi-market global opportunities and relevant single-market partnerships.
• Create global executive engagement programs with clear activation and measurement plans.
• Coordinate with internal teams to align partnerships with the brand strategy across paid, owned, and earned channels.

Skills

Partnership management

Executive programming

Event strategy

Cross-functional leadership

Data-driven decision making

Budget management

Communication

Tools

Google Apps

Apple Applications

Marketo

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our Mission

As the world’s number 1 job site*, our mission is to help people get jobs. We strive to cultivate an inclusive and accessible workplace where all people feel comfortable being themselves. We're looking to grow our teams with more people who share our enthusiasm for innovation and creating the best experience for job seekers*

(*Comscore, Total Visits, March 2025)*

Day to Day

The Director, Partnerships & Executive Programming drives global partnership and experiential strategies by collaborating cross‑functionally to develop integrated initiatives that deliver measurable business outcomes. This role leverages data, market insights, and KPI performance to design impactful partnerships and executive experiences across key verticals serving both workers and employers.

The Director leads the end‑to‑end strategy, evaluation, execution, and performance measurement of partnership and experiential programs, ensuring initiatives clearly demonstrate impact on brand growth and business results.

This role manages a team of six, including three direct reports, providing leadership, strategic direction, and oversight to ensure successful execution and continuous improvement across partnership and experiential initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Create a long term vision and strategy for brand partnerships/sponsorships/executive events as a dedicated effort under Indeed’s Global Marketing strategy, across audiences and lines of business
• Develop a scorecard and evaluation model for sponsorship, partnership and executive engagement opportunities at Indeed
• Negotiate multi‑market global opportunities, as well as relevant and impactful single‑market partnerships where appropriate
• Create global executive engagement programs, tied to OKR’s with clear activation and measurement plans
• Leverage teams across Indeed to ensure that partnerships and executive programs are aligned to our global brand strategy, integrated and come to life across paid, owned and earned channels as appropriate, inclusive of activations and hospitality
• Negotiate terms and work with legal and P2P on contract execution
• Seek partnership and executive programming opportunities that align to Indeed’s brand and values that we may not be considering
• Defines goals & targets in alignment to larger business objectives and goals.
• Conduct strategic analysis on executive engagement results and optimize plans accordingly
• Works on high stakes, complex issues across multiple business units and senior leaders and makes data‑driven recommendations and decisions

Skills/Competencies

• +10 years experience in consumer-based advertising, media, sports and entertainment marketing, global event strategy, production & people management roles at a large corporation.
• History of breaking new ground with sports/entertainment marketing, events, and delivering transformational experiences that impress internal partners and turn prospects + clients into brand evangelists/enthusiasts & spenders.
• Experience developing, scaling and executing large, multi‑day events, virtual events, roadshow programs and educational training seminars worldwide.
• Experience leading, managing and coordinating work of event planners, content developers, designers, creative services, and vendors.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, identify and address problems, meet deadlines, deliver results and stay within budget.
• Excellent people and communication skills to liaise with internal teams, external partners and stakeholders of various levels
• Must be fluent in Google Applications, Apple Applications, Marketo, CRMs and Microsoft Office and comfortable learning new software and technology as needed.

Salary Range Transparency

US Remote $ 142,000 - 200,000 USD per year

Austin $ 142,000 - 200,000 USD per year

New‑York $ 142,000 - 212,000 USD per year

Salary Range Disclaimer

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the Indeed salary range for this position in the given work location. Actual salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range(s) listed is just one component of Indeed’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include quarterly bonuses, Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), a Paid Time Off policy, and many region‑specific benefits.

Benefits - Health, Work/Life Harmony, & Wellbeing

We care about what you care about. We have a multitude of benefits to support Indeedians, as well as their pets, kids, and partners including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. Indeedians are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, as well as an equity‑based incentive program. Indeedians will also receive open paid time off, 11 paid holidays a year and up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave. For more information, select your country and learn more about our employee benefits, program, & perks at https://www.indeed.com/careers/benefits!

Equal Opportunities and Accommodations Statement

Indeed is deeply committed to building a workplace and global community where inclusion is not only valued, but prioritized. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, neuro‑diversity, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other non‑merit based or legally protected grounds.

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Application Question(s)

• Tell us more about your experience developing and managing strategic partnerships or sponsorships.
• Do you have experience leading teams? If yes, please share the size of the team you managed, whether they were direct or indirect reports

Work Location: Remote