Partnership Lead

Job purpose:

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

Qualifications & experience:

Education:

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

Experience:

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.