Partnerships Manager

1 Month ago • 2-5 Years • $70,000 PA - $85,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The Partnerships Manager will support the Business Development & Partnerships team by engaging with various partners like brands, licensors, and agencies. Key responsibilities include bringing in new business partners, researching market trends, managing partner relationships, providing strategic partnership reports, and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. The role involves overseeing key partnerships, creating presentations, and representing NC America at industry events. The role involves creating presentations, and overseeing key partnerships to bring them to conclusion.
Must have:
  • 2-5 years of brand partnerships experience.
  • Strong network in the video game industry.
  • Deep knowledge of online gaming.
  • Skilled communicator.

Job Details

The Partnerships Manager will assist and support the Business Development & Partnerships team directly engaging with brands & licensors, marketing and advertising agencies, first-party partners, paid content creators & agencies, and other external partners that create long-term value to NC America and NCSOFT’s portfolio.

The Team:
The Business Development & Partnerships team at NC America is responsible for sourcing, managing, and negotiating partnerships across all NCSOFT’s games, brands, and IPs for the West. 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist in bringing in new business partners, agencies, and paid content creators for all brands and games; develop new activations and campaigns with said partners
  • Assist team with marketplace trend research and identify new partners and opportunities for licensing
  • Support first-party partner relationships by preparing reports on market trends, competitor activities, and growth objectives. Manage day-to-day communication with licensees and external partners
  • Support NC America games and brands with new insights and research focused on optimizing reach, brand value, growth, and maximizing current and future trends in the video game industry
  • Provide frequent strategic partnership reports and analysis of NC America brand partnerships, along with competitor audits and reviews
  • Build, maintain, and improve relationships with key internal stakeholders, external strategic partners, marketing agencies, and licensing partners to scale to each respective game, including seeing through all approvals
  • Assist in overseeing key partnerships and vendors as the main liaison facilitating communication, asset management, and deliverables, and when applicable, invoicing and payment for partnership fulfillment
  • Create presentations and reports for previous business partnerships with KPI tracking
  • Collaborate in-office domestically and internationally to see each partnership through to its conclusion
  • Represent NC America at gaming & entertainment tradeshows and conventions, along with licensor summits and gaming & entertainment tradeshows, and conventions

What We’re Looking For:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and training, and experience
  • 2-5 years’ brand partnerships experience and/or brand marketing agency with an emphasis in gaming
  • Strong network in the video game industry
  • Deep knowledge of online gaming and the broader gaming market
  • Highly self-motivated and enthusiasm for NCSOFT products
  • Collaborative mindset and ability to learn quickly and be adaptable
  • Skilled communicator with excellent verbal, presentation, and written communication skills

Irvine, CA pay range

$70,000 - $85,000 USD

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NC America (NCA) is a global leader in digital entertainment known for acclaimed franchises like Aion, Blade & Soul, Lineage 2, and Lineage2M. We value innovation, creativity, and collaboration as we strive to provide our players with the most exceptional gaming experience possible.

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