Director of Global Partnership Strategy & Activation (US)

Indianapolis, IN (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableDirector/ExecutiveFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Owns Cadillac F1 Team sponsorship strategy and partner activations, turning partner insights into measurable brand and revenue outcomes while crafting differentiated storytelling with GM, TWG Global, and Cadillac’s F1 platform.

  • Develop breakthrough GTM strategies and activation concepts aligned to commercial objectives and fan engagement.
  • Translate partner insights into compelling activation ideas that drive brand awareness, engagement, and business impact.
  • Collaborate across racing, partnerships, marketing, and leadership to ensure seamless delivery and maximize partner value.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of breakthrough go-to-market strategies and activation concepts aligned to Cadillac F1® Teams’s commercial objectives, brand positioning, and fan engagement ambitions
  • Immerse deeply within prospective partner businesses to understand industry trends, commercial priorities, customer challenges, and growth opportunities, translating insights into strategically relevant partnership solutions
  • Define and articulate how Cadillac F1® Team can deliver measurable business outcomes for partners, including brand awareness, customer engagement, B2B value creation, and revenue growth
  • Leverage the combined strengths of General Motors, TWG Global, and Cadillac Formula 1® Team to create differentiated storytelling opportunities, integrated campaigns, and high-impact partnership platforms
  • Develop innovative, award-worthy sponsorship activations, launch campaigns, and fan experiences that position Cadillac F1® at the forefront of global sport, entertainment, and culture
  • Collaborate closely with internal creative, brand, marketing, and design teams to develop compelling pitches, presentations, and visually engaging commercial narratives
  • Drive cross-functional collaboration across racing, partnerships, marketing, communications, and senior leadership teams to ensure seamless activation delivery and maximum partner value
  • Maintain a strong understanding of Formula 1®, global fan culture, sponsorship trends, and emerging partnership opportunities to continuously evolve Cadillac F1®’s commercial offering

Requirements

  • Significant experience in partnership strategy, sponsorship activation, brand partnerships, or commercial marketing within sport, entertainment, media, or global brands
  • Deep understanding of Formula 1®, global sport sponsorship, fan engagement, and premium brand positioning
  • Proven ability to develop commercially impactful partnership concepts that deliver measurable results for brands and stakeholders
  • Strong strategic thinking and storytelling capabilities, with the ability to translate business challenges into innovative activation ideas
  • Experience working cross-functionally within fast-paced, high-performance environments
  • Excellent presentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
  • Creative mindset combined with strong commercial awareness and execution focus
  • Passion for motorsport, innovation, and building globally recognised partnership platforms

    Benefits

    • including offering healthcare, generous time off and, as part of a global brand, huge potential for career development.
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    Cadillac Formula 1® Team

    The Cadillac Formula 1® Team is The American Original—bringing a bold, American-led vision to the future of Formula 1TM. Set to join the grid in 2026, the team is built from the ground up and designed for the global stage—driven by innovation, shaped for culture and engineered to deliver long-term brand affinity. With operational hubs in Fishers (Indiana), Silverstone (UK) & Cologne (GER), we're creating a platform that blends world-class racing performance with commercial and cultural relevance. Powered by the strategic and commercial leadership of TWG Motorsports and the technical excellence of General Motors, the team combines deep motorsport expertise, cross-platform capability and a legacy of American engineering. At its heart is Cadillac—a brand defined by bold ambition, design innovation and modern American luxury. The Cadillac Formula 1® Team reflects the ambition, optimism and ingenuity that define the American spirit—balanced with global sensibility and deep respect for the sport’s legacy.

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