Global Head of Partnerships

Aon; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Paid time off (as per policy)

Long-term incentive consideration

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Aon is seeking a seasoned Global Head of Partnerships to lead worldwide brand partnerships and sponsorships, ensuring investments and activation programs align with business and growth objectives. The role partners with commercial and marketing teams to create significant client experiences and measurable business impact.

The position manages rights, properties and activation programs, builds executive relationships, and drives ROI while aligning with the Aon Story strategy and multi-channel

Qualifications

• Senior and accomplished in partnership marketing with a track record of large programs.
• Proven ability to develop, negotiate, sell and run partnerships with top brands.
• Strong strategic thinking and execution across diverse geographies.

Responsibilities

• Lead global partnership initiatives and ensure alignment with business and marketing strategies.
• Collaborate with commercial leaders to drive impact through partnerships.
• Oversee rights holder selection, negotiation, rights acquisition and activation programs.
• Craft immersive multi-channel client experiences aligned with the Aon Story strategy.
• Monitor portfolio performance and ROI to guide future direction.
• Mentor and grow the partnership marketing team and governance framework.

Skills

Partnership marketing

Negotiation

Strategic planning

Budget management

Cross-functional leadership

Multi-market programs

Job description

The Global Head of Partnerships is responsible for leading Aon's global brand partnerships and sponsorships marketing strategy and portfolio, ensuring partnership investments and activation programs align with business objectives, marketing priorities, and growth goals. The leader serves as a strategic partner to commercial and marketing team members, using partnerships and sponsorships to build significant client experiences, strengthen brand positioning, and drive measurable business impact.

Location: US, Singapore or Poland

Aon is in the business of better decisions

At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world.

As an organization, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed.

What the day will look like

• Overall responsibility for leading global partnership initiatives, including implementation of the partnership marketing strategy to ensure investments and activation initiatives are aligned with broader business and marketing strategies to drive growth
• Integrate with commercial leaders to understand their goals and objectives, and help them achieve impact through partnerships
• Lead the selection of partnership properties, negotiation, acquisition of rights and benefits, and execution of partnership marketing programs
• Actively align with the Aon Story strategy, messaging and storytelling crafting immersive multi-channel client experiences
• Evaluate, monitor, and report on portfolio performance and ROI to demonstrate impact and advise future direction
• Build a positive relationship with leaders, becoming a trusted advisor and ultimately improving return on investment
• In partnership with the business liaise with clients, as needed
• Develop, lead and manage rights holders, external agencies and influential team members as it relates to activating partnerships
• Lead governance framework built to drive efficiency and consistency globally
• Support in the management, mentorship, development, and growth of the team dedicated to partnership marketing

Skills and experience that will lead to success

• Senior and accomplished professional in partnership marketing; skilled in developing, negotiating, selling and/or running large partnership programs with top brands
• Strong background and achievements in developing and delivering multi-market programs
• Strong business sense, with the proven track record to think strategically and independently, translating strategies into strong execution and implementation while driving effectiveness and efficiency across diverse geographies
• Outstanding standout colleague with the confidence and integrity to earn cross-functional confidence and garner support and advocacy with senior management
• Proficiency in budget management, financial forecasting and results measurement
• Ability to work collaboratively and handle multi-cultural differences in a matrix organization with multiple global / regional / local partners

For positions in San Francisco and Los Angeles, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction record in accordance with local Fair Chance ordinances.

Aon is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position. If you are a search firm, you will not be compensated in any way for your submission of a candidate, even if Aon hires that candidate.

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Pay Transparency Laws:

The salary range for this position (intended for U.S. applicants) is $150,000 to $200,000 annually. The actual salary will vary based on applicant's education, experience, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. The salary may also be adjusted based on applicant's geographic location.

This position is eligible to participate in Aon's annual incentive plans in addition to base salary. The amount of incentive varies and is subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan.

A summary of all the benefits offered for this position:

• a 401(k) savings plan with employer contributions
• an employee stock purchase plan
• consideration for long-term incentive awards at Aon's discretion
• medical, dental and vision insurance.
• This role does not accrue vacation.
• Rather, this role is eligible to take paid time off at the discretion of the employee and management in accordance with company policy and practices.
• Various other types of leaves of absence
• paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, health savings account, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, employee and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance
• optional personal insurance policies, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions.
• Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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