Director, Global Partnerships | Full-Time | Inter & Co Stadium at Oak View Group

Orlando, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jan, 26

Salary

100000.0

Posted On

13 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Business Development, Sponsorship, Sales, Strategic Planning, Networking, Negotiation, Analytical Skills, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud, Salesforce, Problem Solving, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Market Research, Relationship Building, Creativity

Industry

Entertainment Providers

Description

Oak View Group Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet. Position Summary As a member of our Global Partnerships team, the Director of Global Partnerships will be responsible for driving new business development on behalf of Orlando City SC (MLS), Orlando Pride (NWSL), and Inter&Co Stadium. This position will work hand in hand with the Vice President of Global Partnerships at OVG, as well as the Senior Director of Brand Alliances at Orlando City SC/Orlando Pride/Inter&Co Stadium, to build sponsorship strategy and cultivate c-level relationships to bring value and profitability. We are looking for hard-working, creative individuals who have a passion for sports and entertainment. Suitable for the role are commercially aggressive professionals who have a track record in the sponsorship space of delivering high value deals with creative activation strategies intertwined. Strong candidates will possess high level commercial relationships across North America amongst brands, agencies, leagues and properties utilizing them to expand OVG’s business interests. In this start-up environment, candidates who can demonstrate entrepreneurial prowess will be favorable. This role pays an annual salary of $85,000-$100,000 and is bonus eligible Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays) This position will remain open until December 26, 2025. Responsibilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Act as one of the key stakeholders in the OVG Global Partnerships & Orlando City SC/Orlando Pride/Inter&Co Stadium commercial sales process. Work with Vice President of Global Partnerships at OVG, as well as Senior Director of Brand Alliances at Orlando City SC/Orlando Pride/Inter&Co Stadium, to help develop a strategic plan to drive revenue. Prospect, develop and sell new integrated business partnerships to accomplish individual sales goals. Maintain a high level of knowledge of all OVG GP Clients and OVG properties/initiatives and be able to work toward integrating, aligning, and executing the Global Partnerships team sales goals. Work with the Global Partnerships team to identify and create partnership assets for designated OVG properties; Develop innovative platforms and programs to drive incremental revenue for OVG; Collaborate in the creation of sales materials. Create and effectively maintain reporting documents in an organized manner; Develop and track new revenue pipeline to present to senior leadership, ownership, etc. on a weekly/monthly basis. Monitor relevant market developments in the entertainment/sporting industry. Attend networking and promotional events to develop and maintain contact with potential clients and professional partners. Must have the ability to network and create relationships while working efficiently in a fast-paced sales environment. Minimum 25% travel expected. Performs all other duties as required. Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS The qualifications listed below represent the credentials necessary to perform the essential functions of this position. To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience Bachelor’s degree required. MBA preferred. 5-7 years of professional sponsorship experience in a high-performance sales environment; Sports, Entertainment and/or Arena Industry experience preferred. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Self-motivated with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Must be dynamic, forward-thinking, extremely analytical and well organized. Must have strong strategic thinking and planning skills. Strong natural selling skills with proven experience in pitch and strategic positioning. Strong Microsoft Office skills (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word); Adobe Creative Cloud suite (InDesign, Photoshop, etc.) experience a plus. Familiarity with Salesforce and Kore Must have the presence, visibility and record of accomplishment which will enable him/her to immediately establish credibility both within the organization and with individuals outside. Must possess problem solving capabilities to address and resolve issues that face a growing enterprise. When necessary, he/she will be a strong and effective negotiator, comfortable in both complex negotiations as well as sophisticated business situations. Must be comfortable engaging in a variety of different communicative modes (verbal, non- verbal, and written) and being attuned to others through strong active listening skills. Must produce results and be bottom-line oriented yet will possess sensitivity towards people and values. Professional appearance, attitude and communication skills as well as the ability to work with others are required. Experienced with the development and execution of dynamic and effective platforms. Familiarity with the standard demographic research & analytics tools (i.e.- Scarborough, Repucom, Zoominfo, SponsorUnited, You Gov, etc.) and ability to derive insights from the data. Must have high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds. Equal Opportunity Employer Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

Responsibilities

The Director of Global Partnerships will drive new business development for Orlando City SC, Orlando Pride, and Inter&Co Stadium. This includes building sponsorship strategies and cultivating relationships to enhance value and profitability.