Director of Partnership Strategy

Works with an NFL client to support their sponsorship team through the implementation and execution of a sales support remit. It sits within Two Circles' Rights Management division, which acts as a commercial sales resource for iconic sports and entertainment brands globally. The role oversees a team of specialists and coordinates across internal teams and client partners to deliver sponsorship strategy, sales materials and commercial insights.

• Oversee a team of specialists and lead execution of Two Circles' sponsorship strategy relationship with an NFL club.
• Coordinate across multiple internal teams to deliver an effective strategy and support process.
• Work closely with the client to deliver an effective strategy and support process.
• Support delivery across sales materials and commercial insights.
• Contribute to the client's go-to-market strategy.
• Use sponsorship acumen to help shape engagement and sales tactics in tandem with client partners.

• 5+ years of relevant experience in a sports, marketing, partnerships, sales or business development setting.
• A track record of building strong internal and external relationships.
• Strong understanding of the sports industry, particularly the sponsorship environment.
• Experience working within a team setting and balancing multiple projects, responsibilities and deliverables for the client at once.
• Ability to demonstrate an understanding of how to operate within a sponsorship sales process and why brands buy sponsorship.
• Analytical mindset to illustrate to brands why sponsorships can support a brand's objectives.
• Ability to understand a client's position and articulate ideas and views to support those positions through development of sales materials and strategies.
• Self-starting attitude, adaptability and problem-solving.
• Eagerness to join an entrepreneurial organisation where every working day is different.
• Good levels of emotional intelligence and a passion for sport.

Two Circles grows audiences and revenues by knowing fans best, working with clients to understand and influence fan behaviour across spending, events, channels and content. Its platforms and services are trusted by over 900 clients globally, including the English Premier League, Red Bull, UEFA, VISA, the NFL, Nike and Amazon. Two Circles has almost 1,000 people across 14 offices and delivers work for sports and entertainment businesses worldwide.