Authentic Brands Group · 3 days ago
Director, Global Partnerships - Authentic Live
Authentic Brands Group is the world’s largest sports and entertainment licensing company, seeking a Director to grow global experiences sponsorship revenue and execute their go-to-market strategy. The role involves driving new revenue streams, managing relationships with brand partners, and developing innovative sponsorship programs across a vast portfolio.
AdvertisingBrand MarketingMarketingMedia and Entertainment
Responsibilities
Identify, prospect, and secure new high-value sponsorship deals across sports and entertainment properties, with a focus on event fee commitments, maximizing revenue for the organization
Establish and maintain relationships with high-level brand decision-makers, agencies, and industry partners
Work closely with marketing, brand, PR/comms, legal, and other internal departments to ensure successful execution of sponsorship agreements and deliverables
Analyze industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging markets to capitalize on sponsorship opportunities
Develop and present customized sponsorship proposals to clients, showcasing value and alignment with their brand objectives
Implement comprehensive sponsorship sales strategies that drive revenue growth and enhance brand partnerships
Continuously evolve sponsorship offerings to include innovative and engaging activations that enhance fan and customer experiences
Monitor and report on sponsorship sales performance metrics and ensure targets are consistently achieved or exceeded
This is an individual contributor role, that will also help mentor the Sales Specialist. The Sales Specialist supports the full Sponsorship team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Sports Management, or related field
7-10 years of experience in sponsorship sales, with a focus on sports and/or entertainment
Proven track record of securing multi-year, six-figure, and seven figure, sponsorship deals
Ability to manage complex consultative sales cycles
Extensive network of relationships with brand executives and decision-makers in relevant industries
Possesses a keen understanding of events and the value they provide to sponsors
Exceptional presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
Strong understanding of market research, data analytics, and performance measurement in sponsorship sales
Ability to travel as needed for client meetings, events, and industry conferences
Company
Authentic Brands Group
Authentic Brands Group is a brand management firm that connects brands with partners to improve value in the marketplace.
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$1.62BKey Investors
Kevin HartGeneral AtlanticBlackRock
2026-01-06Undisclosed
2023-06-29Private Equity· $500M
2019-08-11Private Equity· $875M
Recent News
2026-01-09
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