Strategic Brand Partnerships Lead

Telemetry Today LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Shield AI is seeking a Brand Partnership Lead to own and grow our partnerships and sponsorship portfolio, from sourcing opportunities through renewal. You’ll lead cross‑functional programs that strengthen Shield AI’s brand across sports, military community, and industry partners.

You will manage the full contract lifecycle, coordinate with Legal, Finance, Creative, and Events, and ensure every deal is executed with clarity, rigor, and accountability.

Qualifications

• Sourcing and managing brand partnerships and sponsorships.
• Ability to manage multiple partnerships end-to-end.
• Strong understanding of contract terms and deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead outreach and define deal terms with Legal and Finance.
• Manage partnerships through the full contract lifecycle; primary day-to-day contact.
• Create program plans and trackers in Asana; coordinate with Creative, Communications, Events, Legal, Finance.
• Lead activations from planning to execution; coordinate logistics and talent.
• Travel to key events and manage on-site execution and asset closeouts.
• Ensure brand alignment and compliance with data handling and export controls.
• Own the partnership budget and build forecasts in Excel; flag risks and propose paths forward.
• Measure partnership performance and report to leadership to inform renewals and investments.
• Collaborate with the creative studio to deliver assets with clear briefs and deadlines.

Skills

Partnerships

Brand management

Cross-functional leadership

Budget management

Excel

Tools

Asana

Job description

Shield AI is seeking a Brand Partnership Lead to own and grow our partnerships and sponsorship portfolio, from sourcing opportunities through renewal. You’ll lead cross‑functional programs that strengthen Shield AI’s brand across sports, military community, and industry partners.

You will manage the full contract lifecycle, coordinate with Legal, Finance, Creative, and Events, and ensure every deal is executed with clarity, rigor, and accountability.