Senior Partnerships and Sponsorships Manager

Company Description

At Jellyfish, we believe in the power of diverse perspectives and inclusive collaboration. We welcome individuals who excel in collaborative, varied teams and value the unique contributions that each person brings to the table.

Jellyfish is a global digital marketing agency; a unique fusion of tech enthusiasts, creative minds, and media and data experts all united to empower our clients along their digital journey. Our commitment to embracing diverse perspectives fuels our innovation and strategies that challenge the status quo, reinvent media activation, and craft influential stories for our global clients and their customers. Join us in shaping a future where business growth and personal fulfilment go hand in hand.

Job Description

Reporting to the VP of Paid Media, you will create impact within our Direct Investment Team. We take pride in our collaborative work with teams like Media Strategy and Programmatic, and in running campaigns for one of the world's most recognizable global retail brands.

You'll guide strategic sponsorship and partnership media campaigns across European markets, managing partner relationships and becoming the main contact for a tier-one client in the retail sector. At Jellyfish, we are committed to promoting professional growth. Your career path could lead to expanded leadership opportunities, cross-capability advancement, or deeper strategic ownership across global media projects.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Identify and secure sponsorship opportunities across print, digital, and event channels (e.g., magazines, articles, and lifestyle platforms).
• Be a trusted advisor to clients and partners, providing applicable insights.
• Negotiate partnership terms, oversee campaign planning, and manage execution, ensuring delivery and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with analytics teams to translate campaign data into relevant insights and lead optimisation efforts aligned with KPIs.
• Refine media buying processes to improve their effectiveness.
• Partner with senior leaders to define priorities, address challenges, and ensure smooth campaign execution.

Qualifications

• Over 4 years of experience in partnerships, sponsorships, or media/brand collaborations.
• Understanding of the media landscape in the European markets, with the ability to source and build partner opportunities.
• Comfortable with data manipulation in spreadsheets (can perform complex functions) or Tableau.
• You love getting to know your clients, developing long-lasting relationships and adding value to their business.
• When faced with a problem, you collaborate with the appropriate people to evaluate different options find practical solutions.

Note: We emphasise skills, expertise and behavioural attributes over years of experience and traditional degrees. If you want to join our collaborative team, we invite you to apply today with your resume in English.

Additional Information

Join Jellyfish and experience a workplace where we prioritise your growth, celebrate your contributions, and empower you to tailor your work environment to suit your needs.

💰 Reward: You'll be eligible to join our discretionary annual bonus scheme.

💫 Custom Work Environment: Work remotely for up to 60% of your days and shape your day between 8am. and 6:30pm with flexible working hours.

📈Growth, Your Way: Accumulate one paid day each month (2 hours per week) for self-development and access to Jellyfish Learn.

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