Senior Director, Partnership Marketing & Growth

Gotham FC; Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision plans

Employee 401(k) option

Job summary

Gotham FC, a prominent NWSL club, is seeking a Director of Partnership Marketing in New Jersey to lead the partnerships marketing team and oversee key partner accounts.

This hybrid role is based in Jersey City with the flexibility to be in the office or remote on non-core days, and requires travel for events and away games as needed. The role focuses on account strategy, contract analysis, asset delivery, sponsorship pitches, and activations with partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in strategic brand and partnership marketing.
• Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple accounts and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Sharp attention to detail and proactive problem-solving.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, home games, and events as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Partnership Marketing team and ensure goals are met.
• Oversee strategy and implementation for each account, including contracts and asset delivery.
• Identify opportunities to exceed contract expectations with creative activations.
• Lead renewal efforts and provide market insights from partner conversations.
• Generate new sponsorship ideas, including in-game elements and promotions.
• Present information to sponsors and internal stakeholders clearly.
• Support planning for player appearances, events, and youth clinics with partners.
• Manage in-game activations with game day operations and fan experience teams.
• Lead special projects as requested and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strategic brand marketing

Partnership marketing

Project management

Communication

Attention to detail

Availability for nights & weekends

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Sport Management, Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Gotham FC, a prominent NWSL club, is seeking a Director of Partnership Marketing in New Jersey to lead the partnerships marketing team and oversee key partner accounts.

This hybrid role is based in Jersey City with the flexibility to be in the office or remote on non-core days, and requires travel for events and away games as needed. The role focuses on account strategy, contract analysis, asset delivery, sponsorship pitches, and activations with partners.