Director, Strategic Partnerships & Sponsorship Activation
About the Role
We are seeking a commercially minded leader with deep experience in professional sports, athletics, or high-profile global sponsorships who can translate Dragos's Formula 1 partnership into measurable brand and business impact.
The ideal candidate has built a career at the intersection of sports, business, and marketing, understands how major sporting partnerships operate, and brings the strategic judgment to maximize a significant global investment.
This individual will serve as the central owner of the sponsorship across Dragos's decentralized marketing organization, partnering with Brand, Communications, Field Marketing, Sales, Alliances, and executive leadership.
You Should Have
10+ years of relevant experience in sports marketing, sponsorship management, strategic partnerships, or integrated marketing.
Meaningful professional experience within the sports industry, including a sports organization, professional team, global sports property, corporate sponsor, or sports marketing agency.
Demonstrated ownership of significant sponsorship agreements or global strategic partnerships.
Experience activating sponsorship rights across brand, content, events, executive hospitality, and commercial engagement.
Proven ability to develop measurable business outcomes from brand or sponsorship investments.
Experience leading complex, cross-functional programs across decentralized organizations.
Strong financial acumen, executive presence, and ability to manage external partners and agencies.
You May Have
Direct experience with Formula 1 or other major international motorsports properties.
Experience managing sports sponsorships for a B2B technology or enterprise-focused company.
Prior experience as a collegiate, professional, or competitive athlete, or another substantive connection to organized athletics.
Established relationships within the professional sports sponsorship ecosystem.
Experience managing multimillion-dollar sponsorship and activation budgets.
Familiarity with enterprise technology, cybersecurity, or industrial markets.
Compensation:
Salary: $235,000.00
Competitive Equity Package
Comprehensive Benefits Plan
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