Director, Sponsorship Consulting

dentsu; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 83,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401k

Flexible PTO

15 paid holidays

Sick leave

Parental Leave

Job summary

MKTG S+E, part of the dentsu Sports International network, seeks a strategic and client-focused Director, Sponsorship Consulting in Cincinnati, Ohio. You will lead integrated sponsorship programs across women's sports, with emphasis on the WNBA, while supporting NFL initiatives.

As the primary day-to-day client lead, you will guide activation strategy, planning, and rightsholder management, mentoring teams and driving growth for the agency and its clients.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in sponsorship consulting or related marketing fields.
• 2+ years in women's sports, preferably WNBA, with NFL sponsorship exposure.
• Experience leading high-profile sponsorship programs and client mgmt.

Responsibilities

• Lead sponsorship strategy, activation planning, and partnership management for major client relationships.
• Serve as the primary day-to-day client lead and strategic advisor.
• Guide annual planning, evaluations, and optimization strategies.
• Manage relationships with leagues, teams, rightsholders, and agency partners.
• Lead activation concepts across experiential, content, social, and hospitality initiatives.
• Lead and mentor account teams and support employee development.
• Contribute to new business and agency growth initiatives.

Skills

Sponsorship strategy

Partnership marketing

Client relationship mgmt

Team leadership

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Job Description: MKTG S+E is a global agency that harnesses the power of sports and entertainment for brands. For over 20 years, we've ignited fandom and innovated activation in the world of sports and entertainment to make something worth noticing, engaging, liking, sharing and remembering. We leverage deep INSIGHTS and our network of seasoned & creative team members to create IMPACT between properties, fans & brands. MKTG S+E is a part of the broader dentsu Sports International network. MKTG S+E is seeking a strategic and client-focused Director, Sponsorship Consulting to help lead one of the agency's largest and most dynamic sponsorship portfolios. Reporting to the VP, Sponsorship Consulting, this position will be based in MKTG's Cincinnati, Ohio office. This individual will play a key leadership role managing integrated sponsorship programs across women's sports, with an emphasis on the WNBA, while also supporting NFL-related initiatives. The Director will serve as a trusted advisor to clients, oversee day-to-day account leadership, and guide activation strategy, planning, and rightsholder management across a portfolio of premier sports partnerships.

Responsibilities

Lead sponsorship strategy, activation planning, and partnership management for major client relationships across women's sports and NFL properties. Serve as the primary day-to-day client lead and strategic advisor. Guide annual planning efforts, evaluations, and optimization strategies. Manage relationships with leagues, teams, rightsholders, talent representatives, and agency partners. Lead integrated activation concepts across experiential, content, social, talent, hospitality, and promotional initiatives. Lead and mentor account teams and support employee development. Contribute to new business efforts and agency growth initiatives.

Qualifications

6+ years of sponsorship consulting, partnership marketing, sports marketing, or related experience. 2+ years of experience in women's sports, preferably WNBA. NFL sponsorship experience preferred. Experience managing high-profile sponsorship programs. Agency experience is strongly preferred. People leadership and client management experience. Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Skills & Competencies

Sponsorship strategy and partnership marketing. Client relationship management. Team leadership and development. Strategic planning and problem solving. Project and budget management.

Work Environment

Travel is expected for client meetings, sponsorship activations, league events, team meetings, and planning sessions as needed.

Additional Information

The annual salary range for this position is $82,500-$103,000. Placement within the salary range is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors permitted by law. Additionally, this position is eligible for discretionary incentive compensation.

Benefits

Benefits available with this position include: Medical, vision, and dental insurance, Life insurance, Short-term and long-term disability insurance, 401k, Flexible paid time off, At least 15 paid holidays per year, Paid sick and safe leave, and Paid parental leave.

Culture

At dentsu, we believe great work happens when we're connected. Our way of working combines flexibility with in-person collaboration to spark ideas and strengthen our teams. Employees who live within a commutable distance of one of our hub offices, currently located in Chicago, metro Detroit, Los Angeles, and New York City, are required and expected to work from the office three days per week (two days per week for employees based in Los Angeles). Dentsu may designate other Hub offices at any time. Those who live outside a commutable range may be designated as remote, depending on the role and business needs. Regardless of your work location, we expect our employees to be flexible to meet the needs of our Company and clients, which may include attendance in an office. Dentsu also complies with applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies. For further details regarding Dentsu benefits, please visit www.dentsubenefitsplus.com.

Location & Work Arrangement

Location: Cincinnati Brand: Mktg Sports Time Type: Full time Contract Type: Permanent

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