Director, Global Partnerships

Company: Live Nation Entertainment
Company: Live Nation Entertainment
Location: Farringdon, London, United Kingdom
Commitment: Full time
Posted on: 2025-09-20 05:38
Job Summary:Company: Live NationDepartment: Media & SponsorshipLocation: FarringdonReports to: Senior Vice President, Global partnershipsWorking Hours: Monday to Friday 10am – 6pm, Occasional ‘Out-of-Hours’Job Type: Fixed term, maternity cover. Jan 2026 – end of Oct 2026Role DescriptionThis position supports the relationship and activities of key Live Nation’s long-term strategic marketing partners and will be responsible for maximizing the value of these relationships.These long-term partnerships are the cornerstone of our sponsorship business spanning all Live Nation assets from venues to ticket access programmes.These accounts require meticulous Account Management to maintain excellent standards year-round, guiding the partnership strategically through ‘always on’ ticketing and marketing rights. Superior knowledge, expertise and vision for your partnerships will mean you are the natural driving force, influencing regular business updates with the brand and internally with the Marketing Partnerships senior leadership team. Ultimately – you will strengthen Live Nation’s position as a key strategic resource for our partners’ business while spotting opportunities for growth and expansion.Focused areas include:•          Key Relationship Management•          Strategic Planning•          Client Engagement•          Team Development & ManagementWhat we can offer youLive Nation offers impressive employee benefits including tickets to shows and festivals and unlimited annual leave. The Farmiloe Building in Farringdon, London is a beautiful office to work in. Staff can enjoy use of arcade games in the basement games room, onsite gym equipment plus fitness and meditation classes. In addition to this, the office has a fully stocked complimentary coffee bar with barista to serve you your favourite coffee as you walk into the office and offers heavily subsidised lunch options. We hold regular staff events in our atrium stage space including hosting speakers and open mic nights to showcase Live Nation employee talent.Who you areAn experienced sponsorship professional with a proven track record of directing high profile, complex partnerships across multiple properties.  You’ll be described by those who know you as consultative, insightful, effective, passionate and business minded.You will already have strong experience in directing best in class partnerships and are ready to take the next step into a senior position in Live Nation’s high profile Marketing Partnerships department. Competencies / Skills / Knowledge / ExperienceSuperior project management skills including managing multiple projects simultaneouslySuccess working with cross-functional teamsProven ability to work calmly and efficiently under pressureExpert in Keynote/PowerPoint tools to build decks and presentations for clientFlexible, fast learnerExcellent communication skills – written, verbal and presentationA proactive, collaborative, and organized working styleProven ability to work calmly and efficiently under pressureA proven understanding of data analysis and reportingExcellent understanding of Excel and data analyticsStrong passion for music, including knowledge of current/relevant artists and industry trendsWork with recognizable global brands preferredBehavioursThe following attributes determine how the role will be carried out and are required to be a success Flexible, fast learnerA proactive, collaborative, and organised working styleProven ability to work calmly and efficiently under pressureStrong passion for music, including knowledge of current/relevant artists and industry trendsWhat the role includesManage a large global key client for the business across 22+ marketsExecute a comprehensive partnership strategy aligned with company goalsOptimize budgets annually in order to reach partnership deliveryContinuously strengthen day-to-day client relationships through exceptional client service, detailed knowledge of client’s industry and business, impeccable delivery and client engagementMaintain relationships with Live Nation internal teams and market leads to ensure the desired program delivery and results for clientsDevelop detailed understanding of client’s business and identify opportunities for business and/or brand growth through entertainment marketing programsAssist clients in achieving ROI goalsFoster an environment which is team-oriented and in which the exchange of ideas among staff is encouragedExplore new technologies, marketing trends, and data & analytics practices to add value to clientsIdentify opportunities to engage internal resourcesGather, analyse, and package key metrics, learnings and development opportunities into program recaps that are delivered in a timely mannerCreate artist audience profile decks using LN resourcing & Chart MetricDevelop strong understanding of LN Digital, Mobile and Social Media assets and liase with local markets to ensure proper execution of sponsorship-based media planswork with teams to ensure proper execution of O&O media plans.Explore marketing trends, emerging technologies, and best practices to add value to sponsorship programsSupport department wide development initiativesReview tour marketing assets with brand inclusion for approval to ensure brand partner inclusion meets brand guidelines.Ability to read and understand basic tour marketing media plans to ensure Brand commitment is being fulfilled.Work with Live Nation Finance team and Live Nation tour marketers to reconcile each tour media spendEqual OpportunitiesWe are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion.  You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work.  We will do all that we can to help you successfully balance your work and homelife.  As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with.  It’s talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender identity, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities.The CompanyLive Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment company, comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Ticketmaster is the global leader in event ticketing with over 500 million tickets sold annually and more than 12,000 clients worldwide.  Live Nation Concerts is the largest provider of live entertainment in the world promoting more than 40,000 shows and 100+ festivals annually for nearly 4,000 artists in over 40 countries. These businesses allow Live Nation Media & Sponsorship to create strategic music marketing programs that connect over 1,000 brands with the 98 million fans that attend Live Nation Entertainment events each year. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.comAPPLICATION DEADLINE: 29TH SEPTEMBER 2025. We reserve the right to close applications at any time.#LI-SL1
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