[Senior] Marketing Manager - Partnership Marketing Sponsorship & Business Development (17458-1)

Plano, TX (On-site)

$60/hr – $64/hrSenior Level8+ years expFull time

Posted 1 month ago

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Job Summary

Own and grow partnerships from discovery to activation, aligning with brand campaigns and device launches while managing complex contracts and cross functional governance.

  • Own partnerships end to end: from identification to activation for brand campaigns and product launches.
  • Consult across Legal, Finance, Compliance and Procurement to defend deals and ensure compliant execution.
  • Track KPIs, report results, and adjust plans to maximize brand impact and partner value.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end Partnership Marketing initiatives aligned with brand campaigns and device launches
  • Negotiate and execute commercial terms and contracts with major media and internet brands
  • Drive cross-functional collaboration with Legal, Finance, Compliance, and Procurement teams
  • Serve as the internal expert and consultant on Partnerships and Business Development strategy
  • Track, analyze, and report against marketing/Partnership KPIs and take corrective action where needed
  • Identify the right Partnerships that align with the Brand, specific campaigns and device launches
  • Establish and execute professional Partnership frameworks that bring to life Partner and product & human truths to create brand and business synergies
  • Negotiate & execute commercial terms & contracts to secure partnerships — working with internal stakeholders such as Legal, Finance, Compliance and Procurement
  • Take end-to-end accountability for bringing Partnerships to life in marketing — always with a consumer-first mindset
  • Track, analyze and report against marketing/Partnerships KPIs and metrics, and take corrective action where needed

Requirements

  • BA/BS degree in marketing, communications or business management
  • 8 years+ in Partnership Marketing, Partnerships, Sponsorship, Activation, Business Development, Account Management or Channel Sales Management
  • Agency experience (sponsorship, activation and/or media) a plus
  • Ability to negotiate contracts with a strong bias for upholding legal, compliance and financial policies
  • Business development/Partnerships/Account Management experience negotiating complex deals with large, international companies
  • Experience working with technology platforms and internet brands
  • Existing connections and relationships with the world's leading media & internet brands
  • Strong project/program management experience; comfortable presenting at CxO level
  • An iterative thinker who can challenge the status quo; consummate collaborator committed to communication excellence

Preferred

    Benefits

    • Medical Insurance (Health, Dental & Vision)
    • 401(k)
    • H1B/Green Card Sponsorship for qualified employee
    • Hands-on experience at global industry leader Samsung
    • Opportunities for career advancement