Director, Partnership Marketing

Director of Partnership Marketing for WWE executing brand partnerships and leading strategic marketing initiatives with high-level stakeholders

Posted 6/29/2026contractStamford • Connecticut, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $135,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the end-to-end management of commercial partnerships for WWE to deliver on partner’s brand and business goals.
Lead strategic planning for all partners, identifying and prioritizing growth opportunities aligned with business objectives, while delivering consultative solutions leveraging the power of the TKO enterprise.
Collaborate with key internal stakeholders (including Marketing, Events, Community Relations, Media, PR, Brand, Legal, etc.), serving as cross departmental project lead to ensure alignment of partner programs with WWE initiatives.
Act as on-site partnership lead at WWE events, including oversight of experiential integrations and partner experiences.
Build and develop relationships with brand partner contacts, including client hosting at WWE events.
Drive revenue by leading all renewals, upsells, and cross-sells for WWE while unlocking new revenue opportunities across the TKO enterprise.
Support VP in developing a high-performing consultative, insight-driven strategic marketing team.
Champion a culture of innovation, thought leadership, and proactive partner management within the Partnerships Marketing organization.
Manage and mentor a high-performing team of strategists and cross-functional contributors, fostering a growth mindset and collaborative environment.

What you’ll need

8+ years of experience in marketing strategy, consulting, commercial operations, or corporate development, ideally in sports, entertainment, or media.
Demonstrated success in leading cross-functional strategic initiatives and driving organizational change.
Deep understanding of brand partnerships, marketing strategy, commercialization, and client service models.
Strong commercial acumen, with proven experience negotiating and renewing long-term partnerships.
Exceptional executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
Experience building and mentoring high-performing teams.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, or related field required; MBA or equivalent advanced degree strongly preferred.

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

Marketing StrategyCommercial OperationsClient Service ModelsNegotiation SkillsRevenue Growth Strategies

Soft Skills

Stakeholder ManagementInnovative ThinkingProactive Partner Management

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in BusinessMBA or Equivalent Advanced Degree