Premier Lacrosse League
Director, Partnership Marketing
– Premier Lacrosse League
Location:
New York (In Office)
Start Date:
January 2026
Company Values
Stay Grounded
Think Critically
Be Helpful
Encourage Creativity
Persevere Through the Noise
Operate Like an Owner
Position Overview The Premier Lacrosse League is seeking a Director, Partnership Marketing to lead the management, implementation, and development of impactful marketing and media platforms for select PLL and WLL partners. The candidate will work externally and cross‑functionally on a daily basis to execute impactful sports marketing initiatives, manage partnerships from onboarding through activation, and focus on retaining and expanding existing partners. This highly collaborative role reports directly to the Vice President of Partnership Marketing.
Qualifications and Requirements
6-8+ years of experience in partnership marketing, agency, or client servicing roles
5+ years of direct account management experience
3+ years of managing direct reports
Outstanding relationship builder with strong leadership skills
High‑quality verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
Experience managing full execution and renewal cycle (implementation, recap, renewal proposal, and closing renewal and/or upsell agreements) with sales and strategy teams
Knowledge of contract language and collaboration with legal teams to structure new agreements
Deep understanding of the sports sponsorship landscape
Strategic thinker able to manage both short‑term and long‑term projects simultaneously
Comfortable interacting with external partners on a day‑to‑day basis
Strong organization skills to track partnership asset fulfillment
Regular user of CRM, spreadsheet, word processing, and project management tools
Exemplifies company values
Encourages creativity while developing new activation opportunities that unlock revenue growth
Operates like an owner
Thinks critically, especially regarding how to leverage partner assets to support PLL growth
Perseveres through the noise with outstanding attention to detail
Be helpful, understands cross‑departmental touchpoints of partnership management and supports other departments
Willing and excited to travel weekends throughout the summer during the PLL season
Responsibilities
Ownership of Tier A account portfolio across various categories
Strategize, forecast, and execute partnership activations across all platforms
Develop partnership strategies that exceed partner KPIs and advance PLL/WLL business objectives
Build positive relationships with cross‑functional Director, VP‑level partners
Run weekly update calls for accounts with moderate complexity, including endemic brands
Present delivery reports and data‑driven insights to inform partner decisions and unlock incremental investment
Lead account renewals: strategy, presentation, negotiation, and deal closing
Develop new ideas that deliver against partner marketing objectives and drive revenue growth
Maintain expert knowledge of partner marketing objectives, both with the PLL/WLL and competitors
Team lead for select strategic projects:
Asset Tracking + Partner Reporting
VIP Executive Events
Internal & External Process Development
Sales Transition Process Development
Travel regularly to PLL events to ensure proper execution of on‑site activations
Expand network throughout partner marketing org, including senior‑level decision‑makers
Clear execution with organizational peers as directed
Hire and manage talent that may include Sr. Acct. Mgrs., Acct. Mgrs., and Coordinators
Compensation
Base Salary: $110,000 – $120,000 (based on experience, seniority, and location)
Benefits include Health, Life, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401(k) plan, Equity Sharing, Mental Health Stipend, Unlimited PTO, and Paid Parental Leave
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
Seniority level:
Director
Employment type:
Full‑time
Job function:
Marketing and Sales
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– Premier Lacrosse League
Location:
New York (In Office)
Start Date:
January 2026
Company Values
Stay Grounded
Think Critically
Be Helpful
Encourage Creativity
Persevere Through the Noise
Operate Like an Owner
Position Overview The Premier Lacrosse League is seeking a Director, Partnership Marketing to lead the management, implementation, and development of impactful marketing and media platforms for select PLL and WLL partners. The candidate will work externally and cross‑functionally on a daily basis to execute impactful sports marketing initiatives, manage partnerships from onboarding through activation, and focus on retaining and expanding existing partners. This highly collaborative role reports directly to the Vice President of Partnership Marketing.
Qualifications and Requirements
6-8+ years of experience in partnership marketing, agency, or client servicing roles
5+ years of direct account management experience
3+ years of managing direct reports
Outstanding relationship builder with strong leadership skills
High‑quality verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
Experience managing full execution and renewal cycle (implementation, recap, renewal proposal, and closing renewal and/or upsell agreements) with sales and strategy teams
Knowledge of contract language and collaboration with legal teams to structure new agreements
Deep understanding of the sports sponsorship landscape
Strategic thinker able to manage both short‑term and long‑term projects simultaneously
Comfortable interacting with external partners on a day‑to‑day basis
Strong organization skills to track partnership asset fulfillment
Regular user of CRM, spreadsheet, word processing, and project management tools
Exemplifies company values
Encourages creativity while developing new activation opportunities that unlock revenue growth
Operates like an owner
Thinks critically, especially regarding how to leverage partner assets to support PLL growth
Perseveres through the noise with outstanding attention to detail
Be helpful, understands cross‑departmental touchpoints of partnership management and supports other departments
Willing and excited to travel weekends throughout the summer during the PLL season
Responsibilities
Ownership of Tier A account portfolio across various categories
Strategize, forecast, and execute partnership activations across all platforms
Develop partnership strategies that exceed partner KPIs and advance PLL/WLL business objectives
Build positive relationships with cross‑functional Director, VP‑level partners
Run weekly update calls for accounts with moderate complexity, including endemic brands
Present delivery reports and data‑driven insights to inform partner decisions and unlock incremental investment
Lead account renewals: strategy, presentation, negotiation, and deal closing
Develop new ideas that deliver against partner marketing objectives and drive revenue growth
Maintain expert knowledge of partner marketing objectives, both with the PLL/WLL and competitors
Team lead for select strategic projects:
Asset Tracking + Partner Reporting
VIP Executive Events
Internal & External Process Development
Sales Transition Process Development
Travel regularly to PLL events to ensure proper execution of on‑site activations
Expand network throughout partner marketing org, including senior‑level decision‑makers
Clear execution with organizational peers as directed
Hire and manage talent that may include Sr. Acct. Mgrs., Acct. Mgrs., and Coordinators
Compensation
Base Salary: $110,000 – $120,000 (based on experience, seniority, and location)
Benefits include Health, Life, Dental, and Vision Insurance, 401(k) plan, Equity Sharing, Mental Health Stipend, Unlimited PTO, and Paid Parental Leave
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
Seniority level:
Director
Employment type:
Full‑time
Job function:
Marketing and Sales
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