Job Summary:
Title: Strategic Partnerships Manager
Location: London, UK (Full-Time, On-Site)
The Role:
Roc Nation, a Live Nation joint venture, is seeking a Strategic Partnerships Manager for Roc Nation Sports International. The position is based in the London headquarters and will play a critical role in the future growth and success of the company. The incumbent will be a hands-on, highly motivated individual who functions with confidence and expertise in a fast-paced and rapidly changing business environment.
Key Responsibilities will include:
Drive partnership and business development strategies to increase revenue
Structure, negotiate, and close new partnership deals
Manage and grow existing relationships with partners to maximize value on all sides
Prioritize and manage multiple sales prospects simultaneously and follow up on pitches in a timely manner
Manage client's overall expectations and provide continuously holistic context to the progress made. Create and develop new platforms for Partners to brand, engage, and activate
Examine industry-wide best practices and new ideas for implementation
In partnership with marketing, create product marketing strategy to establish Roc Nation as a thought leader and go-to partner
Actively participate in agency brainstorm sessions, on topics and clients, throughout the organization
Other duties, as assigned
Qualifications:
Business degree with 5+ years of sponsorship sales experience
Must have strong organizational skills
Clear understanding of the sports business landscape and media marketplace
Ability to translate consumer insights and market trends into business strategies
Strong problem solving / analytical skills with a solution-oriented attitude
Excellent oral and written presentation / “storytelling” skills
Must be highly organized with the ability to multitask and manage business relationships in a professional and confidential manner
Ability to work nights/weekends/flexible schedule
High energy team player who has a personality that thrives in a fast-paced, changing environment
COVID-19 vaccination series and booster shot is a mandatory requirement for this position.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Roc Nation and Live Nation Entertainment strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
HIRING PRACTICES
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Roc Nation and Live Nation Entertainment recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Roc Nation and Live Nation Entertainment may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, Internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms. #LI-Onsite
Note – Roc Nation benefits and policies differ from Live Nation.
About Us
Recognized three years in a row by Great Place to Work® and named one of People Magazine’s top 50 Companies that Care, Live Nation Entertainment is the global leader in live entertainment and ticketing. Our world-class portfolio reaches all aspects of the live event and ticketing industry, from ground-breaking software in Ticketmaster, mix of legendary venues and restaurants in House of Blues, production leaders in Concerts, exceptional brand partnerships in Media & Sponsorship, and unparalleled team of artist managers in Artist Nation supported by diverse professionals in all facets of Corporate operations.
We recognize that our most important assets are our employees, the rock stars who keep the live experience going. Generous vacation, healthcare, and retirement benefits are just some of the great perks we offer to support our global workforce of more than 38,000. For any stage in your career, our many unique benefit programs are designed to help you live life to the fullest. We offer student loan repayment to support recent grads, six months of paid caregiver leave to support new parents, perks like Roadie Babies (bring your little ones & a caretaker along with you on work trips) and Music @ Home (stipend to cultivate your little ones’ music interest), and tuition reimbursement to fuel your ongoing professional development. Plus, working for the world's largest live event and ticketing company means you'll have access to free concerts, festivals, sports games, and more through our exclusive employee ticket concierge.
There is no bigger stage for your career. See what your future looks like at Live Nation Entertainment.