Partnerships Lead

Job Purpose

Drive and support the implementation of Gathern's partnership and sponsorship strategy by managing projects, coordinating with internal teams, and delivering initiatives that produce demonstrable business benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead collaboration with internal stakeholders and coordinate projects involving multiple departments.
• Design and implement partnership programs aligned with company goals.
• Identify and pursue new partnership opportunities.
• Handle negotiation processes and assist with contract fulfillment.
• Manage plans for partnership activations and their execution.
• Establish and nurture strong connections with partners and internal key personnel.
• Integrate partnership efforts with marketing activities and organizational priorities.
• Assess partnership outcomes, compiling performance and impact reports.
• Oversee partnership budgets and evaluate return on investment.
• Ensure adherence to governance policies, legal commitments, and brand guidelines.

Core Behavioral Competencies

• Expert strategic insight and adaptability.
• Strong ability to execute scalable initiatives.
• Competent in governance and ethical practices.
• Expertise in stakeholder engagement.
• Proficiency in leadership and talent development.
• A customer-focused approach.
• Skilled in innovative ideas and digital proficiency.
• A growth-oriented mindset.

Technical Skills

• Advanced skills in sponsorship strategy formulation.
• Expert contract negotiation capabilities.
• Proven partnership management experience.
• Expertise in budget planning and return on investment analysis.
• Strong planning for brand activation activities.
• Ability to measure and report partnership performance effectively.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related discipline.
• Between four to seven years of relevant experience in sponsorship or partnership roles.
• Experience in facilitating partnership negotiations and managing contract processes.
• Proven background in executing partnership activations and maintaining partner relationships.
• Preferably skilled in tracking performance metrics and preparing detailed reports.