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LIV Golf · 18 hours ago

Director, Partnerships - Cleeks GC

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
seniorityDirector/Executive

LIV Golf is a pioneering organization in the world of golf, seeking a Director of Business Partnerships to drive sponsorship revenue and manage key partner relationships. This role focuses on acquiring, retaining, and growing partner accounts while ensuring a premium experience for partners at LIV Golf events worldwide.

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Responsibilities

Proactively prospect, pitch, and close high-value, multi-year corporate partnerships
Develop custom sales presentations and go-to-market materials in collaboration with internal teams
Lead and execute strategies to attract global brands aligned with LIV Golf’s mission and target audiences
Collaborate with LIV League’s sponsorship team to identify cross-sell and upsell opportunities
Maintain and grow existing partnerships, ensuring delivery of agreed sponsorship benefits and business outcomes
Host and manage partners and prospects at LIV Golf events worldwide to ensure a premium experience
Evaluate partnership performance, delivering regular reporting and insights to stakeholders and sponsors
Build strategic plans tailored to individual partners’ objectives, including co-branded content and event programs
Work across internal departments (Legal, Broadcast, Communications, Digital, Merchandise) to align partnership activations and ensure contract compliance
Leverage CRM tools and project management systems to track pipelines, deliverables, and renewals

Qualification

Sponsorship salesCorporate partnershipsBusiness developmentCRM systemsNegotiation skillsProject managementGolf industry experienceCommunication skillsOrganisational skillsPresentation skills

Required

Proven experience in sponsorship sales, corporate partnerships, or business development within a professional sports environment
Proven track record in selling and managing large-scale sponsorships
Deep network of brand and agency contacts
Experience working in a global or league setting preferred
Excellent negotiation, presentation, and communication skills
Strong organisational and project management capabilities
Willingness to travel internationally and work nights/weekends during events

Preferred

Prior experience with CRM systems and reporting tools
Background in managing partner strategies involving broadcast, digital, and data-led initiatives
Golf industry experience is a plus, but not required

Company

LIV Golf

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LIV Golf is a golf event organizer.
dateFounded in 2021
location
London, England, GBR
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://www.livgolf.com

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2023-06-06Acquired

Leadership Team

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Scott O'Neil
Chief Executive Officer
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Christopher Heck
President, Business Operations
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