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.