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Strategic Partnerships Executive

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Roc Nation

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Sales & Business Development
    Marketing
  • London
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You must have a business degree, 2+ years in sponsorship sales, bilingual in English and Italian/Spanish, strong organizational and communication skills, plus a solution-oriented attitude.
  • You will drive partnerships, negotiate deals, manage relationships, prioritize sales prospects, support client expectations, implement best practices, create marketing strategies, and participate in brainstorming sessions.

Requirements

  • Business degree with 2+ years of sponsorship sales experience
  • Must have strong organizational skills
  • Clear understanding of the sports business landscape and media marketplace
  • Full working bilingual proficiency in English and Italian and/or Spanish is mandatory
  • Strong problem solving / analytical skills with a solution-oriented attitude
  • Excellent oral and written presentation / ''storytelling'' skills
  • Must be highly organized with the ability to multitask and manage business relationships in a professional and confidential manner
  • Ability to work nights/weekends/flexible schedule
  • High energy team player who has a personality that thrives in a fast-paced, changing environment

Responsibilities

  • Drive partnership and business development strategies to increase revenue
  • Support the structure and negotiation of new partnership deals
  • Manage and grow existing relationships with partners to maximize value on all sides
  • Prioritize and manage multiple sales prospects simultaneously and follow up on pitches in a timely manner
  • Support and manage client's overall expectations and provide continuous holistic context to the progress made.
  • Examine industry-wide best practices and new ideas for implementation
  • In partnership with other areas of the business, create marketing strategy to establish Roc Nation as a thought leader and go-to partner
  • Actively participate in agency brainstorm sessions, on topics and clients, throughout the organization
  • Other duties, as assigned

FAQs

What is the location of the Strategic Partnerships Executive position?

The position is based in London, UK, and requires in-office work 5 days a week.

What are the working hours for this role?

This is a full-time position.

What type of contract is being offered for this job?

The contract type is permanent.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A business degree with 2+ years of sponsorship sales experience is required, along with strong organizational skills and bilingual proficiency in English and Italian and/or Spanish.

What are the main responsibilities of the Strategic Partnerships Executive?

Key responsibilities include driving partnership and business development strategies, supporting partnership negotiations, managing existing relationships, prioritizing sales prospects, and participating in marketing strategy creation.

Is prior knowledge of the sports business landscape necessary?

Yes, a clear understanding of the sports business landscape and media marketplace is mandatory for this role.

Are there any specific skills required for this job?

Yes, candidates must possess strong problem-solving and analytical skills, excellent oral and written presentation skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks professionally.

Is this role flexible in terms of working hours?

Yes, the position requires the ability to work nights, weekends, and maintain a flexible schedule.

Does Roc Nation have an equal employment opportunity policy?

Yes, Roc Nation strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of various protected characteristics.

Are there any specific team-oriented qualities desired for this role?

Yes, the ideal candidate should be a high-energy team player who thrives in a fast-paced and changing environment.

Creating and supporting careers in every aspect of entertainment.

Entertainment & Media
Industry
51-200
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Roc Nation Since its founding in 2008, Roc Nation has grown into the world’s preeminent entertainment company. We work in every aspect of modern entertainment—with recording artists and producers, songwriters and athletes. Our client list includes some of the world’s most recognizable names: from Rihanna, Megan Thee Stallion, J. Cole, and Big Sean to LaMelo Ball, Kevin De Bruyne and Robinson Cano. We are a full-service organization, supporting our diverse roster of talent via artist management, music publishing, touring, production, strategic brand development and beyond. Roc Nation houses a TV/Film Division, which won a 2018 Peabody for the docu-series “Time: The Kalief Browder Story” and the critically acclaimed “Rest In Power: The Trayvon Martin Story.” Roc Nation has partnerships with the world’s leading experts in artist management, technology, fashion, and philanthropy, redefining the business of entertainment. Roc Nation Sports Roc Nation Sports, a division of Roc Nation, launched in spring 2013. The roster includes premiere athletes such as Robinson Cano, Skylar Diggins-Smith, LaMelo Ball, Jaire Alexander, Dez Bryant, Jazz Chisholm, Kevin De Bruyne, Todd Gurley, Danny Green, and Rudy Gay. Roc Nation Sports focuses on elevating athletes’ careers globally both on and off the field by fully conceptualizing and executing marketing and endorsement deals, community outreach, philanthropic endeavors, media relations and brand strategy. Roc Nation Sports launched its boxing division, a full service promotional company, in August 2014.