Director, Strategic Partnerships Jobs
By Intersport At Chicago, IL, United States
Manage, train, and mentor junior-level staff in sales support and partner servicing roles
Minimum of six (6) years’ full-time experience in sponsorship and/or media sales, preferably in basketball sales
Exemplary verbal and written communication skills with high-level presentation ability
Agency Services: brand consulting, creative, content production, digital, experiential marketing, field marketing, hospitality, social media marketing, and sponsorship consulting
Properties – owned-and-operated live sports and lifestyle events and media assets airing on broadcast and digital networks
Embody and reflect Intersport’s performance-based culture
Principal Operations Strategy - Card Strategic Partnerships
By Discover Financial Services At Chicago, IL, United States
Relationship management with business partners and management of Process related projects from idea to implementation
6+ years’ experience: Customer Service, Financial Services Operations or Related
In lieu of degree – 8+ years’ experience: Customer Service, Financial Services Operations or Related
Assists with creating, maintaining, and optimizing our Product and Marketing Process and Control framework
Ensures sound operational processes and procedures are developed and documented
Develops any necessary remediation plans and ensure their timely completion

Are you an experienced Strategic Partnerships Director looking to make an impact? We are seeking a creative and driven individual to join our team and help us build and maintain strong relationships with our partners. You will be responsible for developing and executing strategies to maximize our partnerships and ensure our mutual success. If you are passionate about creating meaningful partnerships and have the skills to make it happen, we want to hear from you!

Overview The Strategic Partnerships Director is responsible for developing and managing relationships with strategic partners, such as corporations, foundations, and other organizations. The Strategic Partnerships Director will identify potential partners, develop and execute strategies to cultivate relationships, and negotiate and manage contracts. This position requires excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills. Detailed Job Description The Strategic Partnerships Director will be responsible for developing and managing relationships with strategic partners. This includes identifying potential partners, developing and executing strategies to cultivate relationships, and negotiating and managing contracts. The Strategic Partnerships Director will also be responsible for researching and analyzing potential partners, developing and presenting proposals, and managing the relationship with existing partners. The Strategic Partnerships Director will also be responsible for developing and implementing strategies to increase revenue from existing partners. Job Skills Required
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to research and analyze potential partners
• Ability to develop and present proposals
• Ability to manage relationships with existing partners
• Ability to develop and implement strategies to increase revenue from existing partners
• Knowledge of contract law and negotiation
• Knowledge of fundraising and grant writing
Job Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in strategic partnerships, fundraising, or related field
• Proven track record of successful partnerships
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
Job Knowledge
• Knowledge of contract law and negotiation
• Knowledge of fundraising and grant writing
• Knowledge of marketing and sales strategies
• Knowledge of corporate and foundation partnerships
Job Experience
• 5+ years of experience in strategic partnerships, fundraising, or related field
• Proven track record of successful partnerships
• Experience in developing and managing relationships with strategic partners
• Experience in researching and analyzing potential partners
• Experience in developing and presenting proposals
• Experience in managing relationships with existing partners
Job Responsibilities
• Identify potential partners and develop strategies to cultivate relationships
• Research and analyze potential partners
• Develop and present proposals
• Negotiate and manage contracts
• Develop and implement strategies to increase revenue from existing partners
• Manage relationships with existing partners
• Monitor and evaluate partnerships
• Prepare reports and presentations for senior management