Minute Media is a leading global sports content and technology company. We create authentic stories from diverse perspectives across our portfolio of content brands, which include Sports Illustrated, The Players’ Tribune, 90min & FanSided.
We are seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Global Brand Partnerships Director to lead and scale our international sponsorship and commercial partnerships efforts, across the Minute Media portfolio. This strategic role is pivotal in accelerating revenue growth by developing, negotiating, and managing global brand alliances across all sports verticals in our portfolio.
The ideal candidate will be a seasoned business development leader with a proven track record in partnership sales, particularly within the sports, media, and entertainment industries.

• Develop and execute a global partnerships strategy aligned with Minute Media revenue targets and brand positioning, exceeding quarterly & annual goals.
• Identify and pursue new sponsorship and commercial opportunities that contribute to top & bottom-line growth.
• Build a robust sales pipeline of prospective global partners based on insights & knowledge from the market.
• Lead all stages of the sales process, including prospecting, needs analysis, proposal development, pitch, negotiation, and closure.
• Collaborate with internal teams (creative, content, legal, finance, marketing) to tailor partnership solutions that deliver measurable value for partners.
• Foster strong, long-term relationships with key partners to ensure renewal and upsell opportunities.
• Oversee activation and delivery of partnership rights to ensure contractual obligations are met and exceeded.
• Stay informed on industry trends, market dynamics, and competitor activity to identify whitespace and innovative monetisation opportunities.
• Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and networking forums to enhance brand visibility and drive new leads.
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