Vice President, Partnerships & Experiential at Momentum | New York City, NY | $165K/yr – $185K/yr

Momentum

Vice President, Partnerships & Experiential

New York City, NY (Hybrid)

$165K/yr – $185K/yrSenior Level14+ years expFull time

Posted 7 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the sponsorship and experiential book as a senior agency lead, delivering integrated programs, multi-channel activation, and measurable ROI for top-brand clients.

Growth & Delivery: Own forecasted revenue, margins and budgets while steering cross‑disciplinary teams to launch campaigns on time and on brief.
Strategic Partnerships: Lead sponsorship and experiential strategy development across channels and manage senior client stakeholders and multi‑agency partners.
Measurement & Optimization: Set ROI frameworks and post‑program analysis to prove impact and inform future opportunities.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Serve as the senior business lead and trusted advisor for assigned account(s)
Own account growth, client satisfaction and long-term relationship development
Drive annual revenue and contribution margin targets for assigned portfolio
Oversee forecasting, staffing plans and budget management to ensure financial health
Identify organic growth opportunities and contribute to new business initiatives
Lead high-impact client presentations and confidently articulate strategic recommendations
Guide the development of sponsorship, partnership and experiential strategies aligned to client business objectives
Provide oversight across property evaluation, negotiation, asset management and activation execution
Lead the creation of integrated channel plans spanning experiential, content, social, digital, influencer, media and hospitality
Ensure programs are executed seamlessly from strategic development through in-market delivery and post-program analysis

Requirements

12–14+ years of agency experience, heavily weighted toward partnership marketing and account management
Demonstrated experience leading large-scale sponsorships and experiential activations
Proven ability to manage complex, integrated programs across multiple channels
Strong commercial acumen with experience managing revenue targets, budgets and staffing plans
Experience overseeing property negotiations and asset management within sports or entertainment partnerships
Exceptional client management skills with experience engaging senior marketing stakeholders
Strategic thinker who can connect business objectives to partnership and experiential solutions
Confident presenter with strong verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated success leading multi-disciplinary teams and developing senior talent
Ability to perform in fast-paced environments and manage multiple priorities simultaneously

Momentum

Momentum is a trusted financial services company that forms part of the Momentum Group Limited, a listed company on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). We believe that with the right #AdviceForSuccess, you can turn small steps into giant feats, with tailored solutions and advice that can accelerate your journey to success.

Founded in 1966

Centurion, Gauteng, ZAF

5.7K employees (217 in marketing)

www.momentum.co.za