Senior Partnership Manager

Your Mission:

• Manage the delivery of all contractual rights for each partner within your remit, ensuring world-class execution across events, digital platforms, broadcast, reporting and hospitality.
• Management of team members to ensure the highest level of partnership delivery across all verticals.
• Develop and implement an efficient account management structure that enhances communication and productivity, including regular calls, status updates, and face-to-face meetings.
• Maintain and grow positive relationships with all partner stakeholders, from day-to-day contacts to CEO/board level.
• Collaborate closely with partners and supporting agencies to define clear sponsorship strategies with measurable KPIs aligned with mutual objectives.
• Lead and define the partner KPIs on an annual basis, positioning yourself as the bridge between Audi Revolut F1 Team and all partner activities.
• Diligently manage reporting on partner KPIs, providing insights and case studies to demonstrate the value and impact of the partnerships.
• Establish a succinct internal reporting mechanism within Audi Revolut F1 Team to provide timely updates to all stakeholders, including Senior Management
• Assist the senior management team with contract renewals, ensuring continued engagement and satisfaction of existing partners.
• Facilitate the coordination and support of special events such as partnership workshops, screenings, and technical workshops.
• Collaborate with other commercial teams (e.g., Marketing, Events, Digital) to develop ideas and activations that meet partner interests and support broader business objectives.
• Develop strong internal relationships, understanding different departmental functions to enhance mutual support in strategic and operational tasks.

Your Profile:

• Manage a seven-figure budget aimed at maximizing partner activation value.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in sports marketing, partnership management, or a similar client-facing role, including experience with IT and engineering technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver innovative sponsorship activations that meet client needs and exceed expectations.
• A deep understanding of brand communications and the role of sponsorship within the broader marketing landscape.
• High degree of independence and comfort working in a fast-paced, global environment with tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills and an advanced ability to build and maintain relationships across various levels of an organization.
• Excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills, capable of identifying opportunities for partner value enhancement.
• Willingness to travel and represent the team at various events and meetings.
• A strong professional network within the sports sponsorship industry is highly desirable.
• Fluent in business English.