Director Brand Partnership

DIRECTOR - BRAND PARTNERSHIP

Organization: WORSO – World Robotics Sports Organization

Position: Director – Brand Partnerships

Department: Business Development & Partnerships

Location: Global / International

Employment Type: Leadership / Strategic Role

WORSO – World Robotics Sports Organization is building a global ecosystem for robotics sports, bringing together robotics athletes, teams, clubs, technology companies, institutions, brands, competitions and global partners.

We are looking for an experienced and highly driven Director – Brand Partnerships to lead our global brand partnership strategy and create long-term commercial relationships with leading companies and organizations.

The Director – Brand Partnerships will be responsible for identifying, developing and managing strategic partnerships with global brands, technology companies, consumer brands, sports companies, financial institutions, education organizations and other corporate partners.

The role will focus on creating partnership opportunities around WORSO events, championships, teams, athletes, digital platforms, content, communities and international programs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Brand Partnership Strategy - Develop and execute WORSO's global brand partnership strategy. Identify high-value partnership opportunities across multiple industries. Build partnership packages aligned with brand marketing and business objectives. Develop innovative sponsorship and activation concepts.
• Corporate & Brand Acquisition - Identify and approach potential national and international brands. Build relationships with CEOs, CMOs, Brand Heads, Marketing Directors and senior decision-makers. Lead partnership negotiations from initial discussion to closure. Develop a strong pipeline of prospective partners and sponsors.
• Sponsorship & Commercial Opportunities - Create partnership opportunities around WORSO Championships and tournaments
• Partnership Activation - Work with internal teams and partners to ensure successful execution of partnership benefits, including Brand visibility, Event branding, Digital campaigns, Athlete/team collaborations, Product integrations, Content partnerships, Experiential marketing, Community engagement, Social media campaigns, Media exposure.
• Relationship Management - Build long-term relationships with strategic brand partners.
• Revenue & Growth - Develop new commercial revenue streams for WORSO. Set partnership acquisition and revenue targets. Prepare commercial proposals and presentations. Track partnership performance and ROI. Identify opportunities for multi-year and global partnerships.

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

We are looking for a strategic business leader who understands brands, sponsorships, sports, technology and partnerships.

• 7+ years of experience in brand partnerships, sponsorships, business development, sports marketing, media, events or related fields.
• Experience working with national or international brands.
• Strong network among corporate marketing and business leaders.
• Experience negotiating high-value partnerships and sponsorships.
• Experience in sports, esports, robotics, technology or entertainment will be an advantage.
• International business experience is preferred.

This is an opportunity to play a leadership role in building a global robotics sports ecosystem.

You will work with brands, technology companies, robotics organizations, athletes, teams and international stakeholders while helping shape the commercial future of robotics sports.

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