
**Who We Are:**WWE is the global leader in sports entertainment. The company creates and delivers original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE is committed to family-friendly entertainment on its television programming, Premium Live Events, digital media, and publishing platforms. WWE's TV-PG programming can be seen in more than 1 billion households worldwide in more than 20 languages through world-class distribution partners including Netflix, ESPN, NBCUniversal, USA Network and The CW. WWE is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO). Additional information on WWE can be found atwwe.com andcorporate.wwe.com.TKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world’s premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 1 billion households across 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality.TKO is seeking a Director of Partnership Marketing to join our Global Partnerships team, driving the strategy and flawless execution of PBR (Professional Bull Riders) brand partnerships. This leader will deliver a best-in-class partnership marketing experience for key brand partners, serving as a consultative resource focused on driving measurable partner and business outcomes.This role will oversee a team responsible for the day-to-day management of brand partnerships, including program execution, strategic planning, and creative development across departments. The ideal candidate is commercially minded, with a proven track record of driving revenue through partnership renewals and developing integrated upsell and cross-sell opportunities.* Lead the end-to-end management of commercial partnerships for PBR, delivering against partner brand and business objectives.* Drive strategic planning for all assigned partners by identifying growth opportunities aligned with PBR and TKO business goals.* Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders including Marketing, Events, Media, PR, Brand, Legal, and Community Relations, serving as a cross-functional project lead to ensure seamless partner activation.* Act as the on-site partnership marketing lead at PBR events, overseeing experiential integrations and partner activations.* Build and maintain strong relationships with brand partners, including client hosting and relationship development at PBR events.* Support revenue growth by contributing to renewals, upsells, and cross-sell opportunities across PBR and the broader TKO enterprise.* Support the VP and Senior Director in developing a high-performing, consultative, insight-driven partnerships marketing team.* Champion a culture of innovation, proactive partner management, and strategic thinking within the Partnerships Marketing organization.* Manage and mentor a high-performing team of strategists and cross-functional contributors, fostering collaboration and professional growth.**You Have These:*** 10+ years of experience in partnership marketing, marketing strategy, consulting, commercial operations, or related fields, preferably within sports, entertainment, or media.* Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and manage complex partnership programs.* Strong understanding of brand partnerships, sponsorship marketing, and client service models.* Commercial mindset with experience supporting renewals, negotiations, and revenue-generating partnership strategies.* Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.* Experience managing or mentoring team members in a fast-paced environment.* Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, or a related field required; MBA or equivalent experience a plus.**TKO EEO Statement:**TKO is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding non-discrimination in employment. TKO makes employment decisions based on merit and qualifications, without considering an employee’s or applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited under federal, state or local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the Company has facilities. TKO also provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state or local laws. For information about Privacy and Information Security for TKO employment candidates, please review our . For information regarding Terms of Use for this and other TKO websites, please review ourTKO Group Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TKO) is a premium sports and entertainment company. TKO owns iconic properties including UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization; WWE, the global leader in sports entertainment; and PBR, the world’s premier bull riding organization. Together, these properties reach 1 billion households across 210 countries and territories and organize more than 500 live events year-round, attracting more than three million fans. TKO also services and partners with major sports rights holders through IMG, an industry-leading global sports marketing agency; and On Location, a global leader in premium experiential hospitality.**About WWE**WWE is an integrated media organization and the recognized global leader in sports entertainment. The company consists of a portfolio of businesses that create and deliver original content 52 weeks a year to a global audience. WWE is committed to family-friendly entertainment on its television programming, premium live events, digital media, and publishing platforms. WWE’s TV-PG programming can be seen in more than 1 billion households worldwide in more than 20 languages through world-class distribution partners including NBCUniversal, The CW and Netflix. In the United States, NBCUniversal’s streaming service, Peacock, is the exclusive home to all premium live events, a variety of original programming and a massive video-on-demand library. Netflix is the exclusive home for WWE programming around the world, other than select international markets. WWE is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO). Additional information on WWE can be found at wwe.com and corporate.wwe.com.**About UFC**UFC is the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization (MMA), with more than 700 million fans and approximately 290 million social media followers. The organization produces more than 40 live events annually in some of the most prestigious arenas around the world while broadcasting to over 975 million households across more than 170 countries. UFC’s athlete roster features the world’s best MMA athletes representing more than 80 countries. The organization’s digital offerings include UFC FIGHT PASS, one of the world’s leading streaming services for combat sports. UFC is part of TKO Group Holdings (NYSE: TKO) and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information, visit UFC.com and follow UFC at Facebook.com/UFC and @UFC on X, Snapchat, Instagram, and TikTok: @UFC.**About IMG**IMG is a leading global sports marketing agency, specializing in media rights management and sales, multi-channel content production and distribution, brand partnerships, strategic consulting, digital services, and events management. It powers growth of revenues, fanbases and IP for more than 200 federations, associations, events, and teams, including the National Football League, English Premier League, International Olympic
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