The Partnership Consulting / Strategy Director supports Google’s Sports Lab team, which operates as the Center of Excellence for sports partnerships within Google Marketing. The role is critical to delivering ongoing strategic consultation to the Google Sports Lab team through partnership opportunity identification, evaluation, valuation, and negotiation, allowing Google to remain at the forefront of sports, technology, and fan innovation.

This role will focus primarily on supporting GMR and Optimum Sports’ bespoke agency’s Partnership Strategy Lead with cross-functional / cross-agency organization and collaboration based on client deliverables.

*Please note the preferred markets for this position are San Francisco or New York City. 

ABOUT GMR MARKETING    

We are the Experience Agency Making Unforgettable Stories Born of Humanity   

NOT JUST EXPERIENTIAL. EXPERIENCE.   

The lines have blurred. People live in the physical, digital, and social worlds all at once, and your brand experiences should do the same.   

NOT JUST TELLING. MAKING.   

The best stories are lived, not heard. Make an immersive world for people to explore so they can experience something they’ll never forget.   

NOT JUST CONSUMERS. HUMANS.   

It all starts with the human. If you want to make a lasting impact, look beyond the wallet to understand what motivates and inspires people.

   REQUIRED SKILLS

• Global and/or National Sports Partnerships experience. You have a deep understanding of the global and domestic sports industry and will collaborate with sports properties and media partners to develop integrated content strategies.
• Strategic Consulting. You will consult on industry best practices across the global sporting landscape as they relate to developing strategic sports marketing partnerships, sports marketplace insights, and evaluating and analyzing new opportunities from sports and media vendors as they relate to Google Sports Lab activation.
• Partnership Landscape Opportunity Assessment and Valuation. You will collaborate on the strategic development of marketing partnerships and partner evaluations. You will also provide a point of view and valuation of the partnership offering and help determine appropriate asset mix and investment thresholds within sponsorship and media proposals.
• Client Relations. You have strong relationship-building skills and can manage multiple client contacts and projects simultaneously.
• Leadership. You have experience managing teams, including junior staff, vendors, agency peers, internal teams and/or clients, and onsite staffing.

OUR DEI MANIFESTO  
We seek a diversity of backgrounds and perspectives so we can create memories that matter for everyone.  
  
We strive for equity by meeting people where they are, eliminating barriers and building on their unique talents so we can maximize everyone’s contribution. We seek to recognize, grow and unleash the perspective and possibility of each individual on our team.   

Together, we’re on a powerful journey. Our guiding principles can be found here.  

The annual range for this role varies between $100,000 - $115,000 and may vary depending on the candidate’s experience. Benefits for this role include health/vision/dental insurance, 401k, employee stock purchase plan, vacation, personal days and paid holiday time. You are also eligible to participate in disability, life insurance, FSA/HSA plans subject to the terms and conditions of such benefit plans. Please don’t let our posted ranges keep you from exploring this or any other exciting opportunities within our agency.