VP, Partnership Management

📋 Description

• • LIV Golf Investments is seeking a dynamic and experienced VP, Partnership Management to join our innovative team in London. This pivotal role is responsible for cultivating and nurturing the vital relationships between LIV Golf and its esteemed partners, ensuring mutual success and driving strategic growth. As a leader in this position, you will be instrumental in maintaining and enhancing our existing partnerships, while also identifying and securing new collaborations that align with LIV Golf's ambitious vision.
• • The core of this role involves a deep commitment to partner satisfaction. You will proactively manage relationships, ensuring partners derive maximum value from their association with LIV Golf. This includes developing bespoke strategies designed to amplify partner brand awareness and expand their audience reach through targeted campaigns and initiatives. A key responsibility will be the continuous evaluation of partnership performance, identifying areas for enhancement and implementing data-driven improvements to optimize outcomes.
• • You will be the primary point of contact, fostering clear and effective communication channels with partner companies. This ensures all parties are aligned and satisfied with the ongoing status and trajectory of each partnership. Your strategic acumen will be crucial in developing and executing plans that directly support partner goals and objectives, creating a symbiotic relationship that benefits all stakeholders.
• • In this role, you will actively monitor global market trends and competitor activities, leveraging this intelligence to uncover and pursue new partnership opportunities. A systematic, process-driven approach to partner outreach and relationship management is essential, ensuring a scalable and efficient framework for growth. You will collaborate closely with senior management and cross-functional marketing teams to ensure our internal objectives are seamlessly integrated with the objectives of our partners.
• • A significant aspect of the VP, Partnership Management role involves the negotiation and finalization of deals, adhering strictly to company contract guidelines and policies. You will be expected to forecast, meticulously measure, and report on the results of various partnership projects. This includes, but is not limited to, co-created and co-branded content promotions, lead sharing initiatives, and impactful event partnerships. Your ability to translate complex data into actionable insights will be critical for strategic decision-making regarding prospect engagement and process optimization.
• • LIV Golf is a lean and fast-paced organization, requiring individuals who are self-motivated and possess a strong sense of initiative. You will be expected to proactively take on new tasks and projects, demonstrating a commitment to continuous learning and development. A positive and collaborative attitude is paramount; you will be expected to contribute to a positive team atmosphere and culture, always prioritizing team-first mentality over individual goals.
• • The ideal candidate will be personable and adept at building strong internal relationships across all departments to ensure comprehensive support for the partnership team's strategy. Confidence is key, as you will be tasked with building relationships and delivering compelling pitches to senior executives at major global corporations. Your creative and strategic thinking will be vital in shaping and implementing the Commercial Partnerships strategy, including the development of custom presentation materials that effectively communicate our value proposition.
• • This role demands the ability to manage a busy and varied workload with exceptional organizational efficiency and project leadership skills. Demonstrated accomplishments working with cross-functional teams are highly valued. The nature of global sports partnerships means flexibility is essential, with international travel being an integral part of the role. Experience with CRM management and presentation creation is a prerequisite for success.
• • LIV Golf is dedicated to expanding the sport on a global level, bringing new audiences to the game, and creating new value within the golfing ecosystem. This VP, Partnership Management will play a crucial role in driving this mission by forging strong, mutually beneficial relationships with key commercial entities. You will be at the forefront of innovation in sports partnerships, contributing to a unique and exciting brand that is redefining the fan experience through a blend of sport, music, culture, and entertainment. Your work will directly impact the League's ability to grow its global footprint, enhance its broadcast reach, and solidify its position as a premier global sports entity.