Marketing Partnerships Lead

2 weeks ago

Johannesburg, South Africa the NBA Full time

**Position Summary**:
**Major Responsibility**:

- Lead the team of two individuals who manage and service the NBA Africa's marketing partners.
- Develop an understanding of partners' marketing/business goals, objectives, and target audience and integrate these into contractual delivery plans. Manage day-to-day partner activation processes including activation planning and approvals, promotional development, media planning, financials, advertising creation and approval, event coordination and results tracking.
- Develop and leverage strong relationships and build credibility with external partners and their lead agencies.
- Generate and present marketing partner reports to assess partnership ROI. Execute against partnership goals and success metrics, implement a measurement plan, for monitoring effectiveness and providing regular partner reporting.
- Manage team budgets and expenses for marketing partners including assisting in the annual budget planning process; this includes fluency in our financial reporting and pipeline management system.
- Manage all requirements of the NBA Compliance Policy for all partner renewals.
- Support in the identification of areas of opportunity and develop upsell proposals for partners throughout the season.
- When applicable, lead pre-event planning and provide on-site support or activation assistance for any partner events.
- Provide regular updates to senior staff concerning partnership matters, financial status, etc.
- Collaborate with the Head of Business Development & Partnerships to develop long and short-term business plan goals and objectives for NBA Africa.

**Required Skills/Knowledge**:

- Strong leadership, client service and decision-making abilities.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills; ability to work well within a matrixed environment.
- Ability to think creatively and globally combined with effective management of multiple constituents.
- Strong understanding of sponsorship activation including events, media, marketing rights, content, etc.
- Must be a highly motivated, proactive, self-starter with high energy and team spirit.
- Strong business savvy.
- Strong financial and analytical skills, and ability to create internal and external reports.
- High level of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Fluency in English required; bi-lingual/ multiple languages preferred.
- A passion for sports and an interest in Basketball.

**Experience Needed**:

- 10+ years of professional experience with significant experience in relevant fields (marketing, advertising, account management and brand management).
- Strong relationships at the C-suite level across Africa
- Prior experience supporting internal and external relationships, developing presentations and thinking creatively is a strong plus.
- Proven track record servicing large clients and building new partnerships. Experience in developing planning tools, budgets, projections, etc.
- Prior experience selling sports properties
- English fluency and the ability to speak French would be a plus.
- A passion for sports and an interest in Basketball.

**Educational Background Required**:

- Bachelor's degree required; MBA or equivalent degree preferred.

  • Marketing Partnerships Lead

    2 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa the NBA Full time

    Position Summary:Major Responsibility: Lead the team of two individuals who manage and service the NBA Africa's marketing partners. Develop an understanding of partners' marketing/business goals, objectives, and target audience and integrate these into contractual delivery plans. Manage daytoday partner activation processes including activation planning and...

  • Head of Partnerships

    3 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Recruitment Matters (Pty) Ltd Full time

    Our client, a leading player in the digital subscription space, is on the lookout for a dynamic and experienced Head of Partnerships to join their ambitious team. With a focus on innovation and customer satisfaction, they are dedicated to transforming the way people access and enjoy digital content. As they continue to expand their reach and offerings, the...

  • Sports Partnerships Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Action Appointments Full time

    _Roc Nation Sports focuses on elevating athletes' careers on a global scale both on and off the field. Roc Nation Sports conceptualizes and executes marketing and endorsement deals, community outreach, charitable tie-ins, media relations, and brand strategy. _ Based in South Africa (remote working), Roc Nation seeks to appoint a **SPORTS PARTNERSHIPS...

  • Partnerships Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Jabu Full time

    Partnerships ManagerJABU is a B2B e-commerce app, offering tech-enabled, route-to-market distribution of FMCG products to spaza shops in Southern Africa. With operations in 9 cities in Namibia, South Africa and Zambia, Jabu is transforming the township economy through the movement of goods and capital in its trail-blazing ecommerce & fintech journey.About...

  • Sponsorships & Brand Partnerships Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Coral Communications Full time

    **JOB DESCRIPTION** **SPONSORSHIPS & BRAND PARTNERSHIPS SPECIALIST** Responsible for selling and overseeing implementation of sports related sponsorships, partnerships, endorsement opportunities and social development initiatives. **THE DAY-TO-DAY** - Meet or succeed revenue targets by selling consistently to all possible markets; repeat business, new...

  • head of partnerships

    2 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Crayon Full time

    As the Head of Partnerships, you'll have the rare opportunity to work closely with the CEO and lead all aspects of the partnerships process. Your responsibilities will include using strategy development, planning, and execution, in order to grow the business through distribution partnerships with hardware suppliers in key industries such as security, HVAC,...

  • Agency Partnerships Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa TikTok Full time

    Responsibilities TikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok has global offices including Los Angeles, New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Singapore, Jakarta, Seoul and Tokyo. Why Join Us Creation is the core of TikTok's purpose. Our platform is built to help imaginations...

  • Head of Partnerships

    2 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa he New Partnership for Africa's Development Full time

    The African Union Development Agency invites applicants who are citizens of African Union Member States for the post of Head of Partnerships. Under the supervision of the Director of Strategy: Partnerships, Strategic Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation, and Knowledge Management, the Head of Partnerships will be responsible for leading the Division, formulation...

  • Customer Marketing Lead

    5 days ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa FirstRand Full time

    Job Description To provide strategic partnership to Sub-segment Business Unit EXCO, other relevant Business Unit EXCOs and Segment Marketing EXCO by assessing business needs, offering marketing solutions, advising and directing the input into the development of overall segment marketing plans and leading programmes in line with the business strategic...

  • Partnership Liaison

    2 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa PATH Full time

    PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to achieving health equity. With more than 40 years of experience forging multisector partnerships and with expertise in science, economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales up innovative solutions to the world's most pressing heath challenges.The Africa Region leverages its...

  • Merchandising and Convenience Partnership Manager

    4 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Xcede Full time

    **Posted**:about 9 hours ago- **Sector**: Data- **Location**: Johannesburg- **Job Ref**: PR/118776_1686578345- **Job Type**: Permanent- **Salary**: Negotiable per year- **Expiry Date**: 22 July 2023- **Contact**: Katherine Baker- **Merchandising and Convenience Partnership Manager** We are working with a business who is currently on a transformation journey...

  • Agency Partnerships Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa TikTok Full time

    ResponsibilitiesTikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok has global offices including Los Angeles, New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Singapore, Jakarta, Seoul and Tokyo.Why Join UsCreation is the core of TikTok's purpose. Our platform is built to help imaginations thrive....

  • Customer Marketing Lead

    2 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa FirstRand Full time

    Job DescriptionTo provide strategic partnership to Sub-segment Business Unit EXCO, other relevant Business Unit EXCOs and Segment Marketing EXCO by assessing business needs, offering marketing solutions, advising and directing the input into the development of overall segment marketing plans and leading programmes in line with the business strategic...

  • Director, Partnerships, Africa

    3 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa NewGlobe Full time

    Location: West Africa/Southern Africa **Who We Are**: NewGlobe supports visionary governments to transform public education systems, the cornerstone of a prosperous, equitable, and peaceful society. With a comprehensive system transformation platform and data-driven educational services, NewGlobe delivers rapid and dramatic improvements in learning...

  • Head of Partnerships

    3 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa AUDA-NEPAD Full time

    The African Union Development Agency invites applicants who are citizens of African Union Member States for the post of **Head of Partnerships.** **Required Skills and Competencies** - Experience in the public sector and proven track record of collaborating with private and civil society organizations to deliver results. - Ability to lead, develop and...

  • Merchandising and Convenience Partnership Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Xcede Full time

    Posted:about 9 hours ago-Sector: Data-Location: Johannesburg-Job Ref: PR/118776_ Job Type: Permanent-Salary: Negotiable per year-Expiry Date: 22 July 2023-Contact: Katherine Baker- Merchandising and Convenience Partnership ManagerWe are working with a business who is currently on a transformation journey and by 2025 they are aiming to be a different kind of...

  • Content Partnerships Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa TikTok Full time

    ResponsibilitiesTikTok is the leading destination for short-form mobile video. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. TikTok has global offices including Los Angeles, New York, London, Paris, Berlin, Dubai, Singapore, Jakarta, Seoul and Tokyo.Why Join Us:At TikTok, our people are humble, intelligent, compassionate and creative. We create to...

  • Head: Partnerships

    2 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Hollard Recruitment Full time

    **Job Advert Summary**: Hello an exciting new opportunity has just become available in Hollard Life Solutions. We are looking to recruit for the **Head**:Partnerships**. The incumbent will be accountability to implement, manage and drive the delivery of value add insurance solutions to identified partners. In addition, they initiate and drive the strategic...

  • Strategic Partnerships Manager, Africa

    2 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Meta Full time

    Strategic Partnerships Manager, Africa - Telco Ecosystem Partnerships Responsibilities:Build long lasting relationships and partnerships with Mobile Operators Be a trusted representative and leader for Meta's key telco partners with frequent exchange across all levels and with all relevant partner teams Understand partners' businesses and drive a longterm...

  • Commercial Lead

    2 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Isilumko Staffing Full time

    We are currently seeking a Commercial Lead, with experience guiding the direction and market position of Digital Commercialization, to join one of our clients in the banking industry. **Key Responsibilities** - Analyse competitor behaviour and market trends to enhance our market presence. - Formulate commercial strategies for channels and campaigns. -...