Partnerships Lead

Support the delivery of Gathern's partnership & sponsorship strategy by managing projects, coordinating internal stakeholders, and executing initiatives that create measurable business value.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Manage internal stakeholders and coordinate cross-functional partnership projects
• Develop and execute partnership initiatives aligned with business objectives
• Identify and secure partnership opportunities
• Negotiate partnership agreements and support contract execution
• Oversee partnership activation plans and execution
• Build and maintain relationships with partners and key stakeholders
• Align partnership initiatives with marketing campaigns and business priorities
• Measure partnership performance and prepare impact reports
• Manage partnership budgets and monitor return on investment
• Ensure compliance with governance, contractual obligations, and brand standards

CORE BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES:

• Strategic Vision and Agility Expert
• Scalable Execution Expert
• Governance and Ethical Conduct Proficient
• Stakeholder Management Expert
• People Leadership and Capability Building Proficient
• Customer Centricity Expert
• Innovative Thinking and Digital Fluency Proficient
• Growth Mindset Expert

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Sponsorship Strategy Development Expert

• Contract Negotiation Expert

• Partnership Management Expert

• Budget Planning and Return Analysis Expert

• Brand Activation Planning Expert

• Performance Measurement and Reporting Expert

• Bachelor s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field

• 4 to 7 years of experience in sponsorship or partnership roles

• Experience supporting partnership negotiations and contract execution.

• Experience delivering partnership activations and managing partner relationships.

• Experience tracking partnership performance and preparing reports is preferred.