Learfield is seeking a Director of Partnership Strategy to oversee the activation and fulfillment of corporate sponsorships at one of our largest university properties. This individual is responsible for leading a high-performing activation team, managing partner relationships, and serving as a key liaison with university leadership. The Director plays a critical role in shaping the property’s partnership experience, ensuring that every campaign reflects our standards of excellence, innovation, and impact. In this role, you’ll manage the full partnership lifecycle across a wide-ranging portfolio—ensuring high-quality execution across digital, social, in-venue, broadcast, and experiential channels. You’ll lead and coach a team of activation professionals while working closely with the General Manager and Sales leadership to drive renewal strategy, upsell opportunities, and long-term client retention. This is a senior leadership role ideal for someone who excels at both building relationships and operationalizing strategy through people, process, and collaboration. Key Responsibilities Oversee the full activation strategy for a large and diverse partnership portfolio, ensuring flawless execution across all assets and platforms.

10+ years of experience in sponsorship activation, partnership marketing, or client service—preferably within sports, media, or entertainment.

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, communications, or a related field. Experience working with or within a large collegiate athletics department.

**💰 The approximate** national base pay range for this position is $100,000 to $115,000. Please note that this is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Individuals may also be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus and/or sales

**💰 compensation** based on individual and company performance. Placement on the range may vary based on factors including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience, and geographic location. The pay rate will comply with all minimum federal, state, and local wage/salary requirements.

Learfield offers a full spectrum of benefits for eligible employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance and Other Insurance Plans, Flexible Paid Time Off (minimum 10+ days annually), including Parental Leave, 20 Paid Holidays, 401(k) + Match, and Short/Long Term Disability. Leave

**🎁 Benefits & Perks**benefits are consistent with state and local laws, including the Colorado Health Families and Workplaces Act.

Learfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.

Learfield is the leading media and technology company powering college athletics. Through its digital and physical platforms, Learfield owns and leverages a deep data set and relationships in the industry to drive revenue, growth, brand awareness, and fan engagement for brands, sports, and entertainment properties. With ties to over 1,200 collegiate institutions and over 12,000 local and national brand partners, Learfield’s presence in college sports and live events delivers influence and maximizes reach to target audiences. With data-based solutions for a 365-day, 24/7 fan experience, Learfield enables schools and brands to connect with fans through licensed merchandise, game ticketing, donor identification for athletic programs, exclusive custom content, innovative marketing initiatives, NIL solutions, and advanced digital platforms. Since 2008, it has served as title sponsor for the acclaimed Learfield Directors’ Cup, supporting athletic departments across all divisions. Our people-first culture is the foundation of our business and is reflective of our approach to building meaningful relationships with our employees, partners, and fans.

The company strives each day to deliver the mission statement and embody the

**🎯 core values** that make Learfield an exciting place to work.

**🎯 Our Mission** Powering the connection of fans to the brands and experiences they love. Our Core Values Build Trust | Be Fans of One Another | Power Tomorrow | Create & Connect Communities | Have Fun