Director, Sponsorship Strategy & Activation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k

Flexible PTO

15+ paid holidays per year

Paid sick and safe leave

Paid parental leave

Job summary

MKTG S+E seeks a strategic and client-focused Director, Sponsorship Consulting to lead a dynamic sponsorship portfolio. Based in Cincinnati, OH, you will guide activation strategy, planning, and rightsholder management across women's sports and NFL properties, serving as a trusted client advisor.

You will manage day-to-day account leadership, mentor teams, and contribute to new business efforts, with travel as needed in this high-profile role.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Sponsorship strategy and partnership

People leadership

Client relationship management

Strategic planning

Budget management

6+ years sponsorship consulting

2+ years women's sports (WNBA)

NFL sponsorship experience

Agency experience

Education

Bachelor's degree (related field)

Job description

MKTG S+E seeks a strategic and client-focused Director, Sponsorship Consulting to lead a dynamic sponsorship portfolio. Based in Cincinnati, OH, you will guide activation strategy, planning, and rightsholder management across women's sports and NFL properties, serving as a trusted client advisor.

You will manage day-to-day account leadership, mentor teams, and contribute to new business efforts, with travel as needed in this high-profile role.