Global Sponsorship Lead, Partnerships & Activation

RiseMe; New York (NY); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The NFL is seeking a Sponsorship/Partnership Manager in New York to oversee relationships with 7-9 domestic and global partner groups, driving season-long activation programs and contractual deliverables. You will coordinate with Marketing, Events, and Legal teams and lead on-site activations at NFL events.

Preferred candidates have a Bachelor’s degree and 8–10 years in sports or agency settings, with travel and cross-functional collaboration across multiple departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 8–10 years of experience in sports or with agency

Responsibilities

• Manage the relationship with 7-9 NFL domestic and global partners; responsible for strategic planning of season-long activation programs, day-to-day partner activations, and contractual deliverables
• Lead weekly status calls with partner and agency teams, while also organizing and tracking internal account team tasks for partner deliverables
• Collaborate with key internal stakeholders (Marketing, Events, Community Relations, Media, PR, Brand, Legal) to align partner programs and League initiatives
• Responsible for partner upsell opportunities, including asset development, sales pitch, and program execution
• Act as the on-site activation lead at NFL events, including oversight of experiential activations and partner experiences
• Lead international game territory and closely collaborate with global General Managers and activation teams

Skills

Relationship management

Strategic planning

Partner activation

Cross-functional collaboration

Event activation

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The NFL is seeking a Sponsorship/Partnership Manager in New York to oversee relationships with 7-9 domestic and global partner groups, driving season-long activation programs and contractual deliverables. You will coordinate with Marketing, Events, and Legal teams and lead on-site activations at NFL events.

Preferred candidates have a Bachelor’s degree and 8–10 years in sports or agency settings, with travel and cross-functional collaboration across multiple departments.