Job Summary: Title: Strategic Partnerships Manager Location: London, UK (In-office 5 days a week) Working Hours: Full time Contract Type: Permanent The Role: Roc Nation is seeking a Strategic Partnerships Manager for Roc Nation Sports International. The position is based in the London headquarters and will play a critical role in the future growth and success of the company. The incumbent will be a hands-on, highly motivated individual who functions with confidence and expertise in a fast-paced and rapidly changing business environment. Responsibilities: Drive partnership and business development strategies to increase revenue Support the structure and negotiation of new partnership deals Manage and grow existing relationships with partners to maximize value on all sides Prioritize and manage multiple sales prospects simultaneously and follow up on pitches in a timely manner Support and manage client's overall expectations and provide continuous holistic context to the progress made. Examine industry-wide best practices and new ideas for implementation In partnership with other areas of the business, create marketing strategy to establish Roc Nation Sports as a thought leader and go-to partner Actively participate in agency brainstorm sessions, on topics and clients, throughout the organization Other duties, as assigned Qualifications: Business degree with 2+ years of sponsorship sales experience Must have strong organizational skills Clear understanding of the sports business landscape and media marketplace Bilingual proficiency in English and Italian and/or Spanish is strongly preferred Strong problem solving / analytical skills with a solution-oriented attitude Excellent oral and written presentation / ''storytelling'' skills Must be highly organized with the ability to multitask and manage business relationships in a professional and confidential manner Ability to work nights/weekends/flexible schedule, as needed High energy team player who has a personality that thrives in a fast-paced, changing environment Equal Employment Opportunity Roc Nation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and considers all qualified applicants for employment. Note – Roc Nation benefits and policies differ from Live Nation. Live Nation Entertainment will never request payment or equipment purchases as part of the hiring process. Recruiters will only contact candidates from official Live Nation or affiliated brand email domains. Established in 2008, Roc Nation is the leading global entertainment organization. Headquartered in New York, the company conducts business operations worldwide — maintaining offices in Los Angeles, London, and Brazil. Roc Nation’s recognition as a world-renowned entertainment company comes, in part, from the all-encompassing range of services we provide our clients. Whether building careers and brands from the ground up or championing the ongoing success of our talent roster, we continue to revolutionize and redefine the business of entertainment. Roc Nation’s diverse client portfolio includes many of the most celebrated recording artists, producers, songwriters, and athletes. Each of our clients are given access to the full scope of our cutting-edge capabilities — from artist management, music publishing, international distribution, touring, production, strategic brand development, and more. We form partnerships with experts who break the mold in industries such as media, entertainment, technology, music management, fashion, and philanthropy to support our clientele. Roc Nation proudly represents musical phenomenon such as Rihanna, Alicia Keys, Lil Uzi Vert, Megan Thee Stallion, and Fat Joe — securing massive brand collaborations, selling record-breaking concert tours, and producing history-making events across every facet of our company. Bridging music and sports, in 2019, Roc Nation partnered with the National Football League (NFL) as the organization’s live music entertainment strategist. Since then, Roc Nation has produced award-winning Super Bowl Halftime shows, bringing in notable headliners such as The Weeknd, Dr. Dre, Eminem, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Kendrick Lamar, Rihanna, and Usher. The first of its kind, the Roc Nation-NFL collaboration has seen massive success, making history as the first Super Bowl Halftime Show to win an Emmy award for Outstanding Variety Special (Live) in 2022, followed by another Emmy win in 2023 for Outstanding Directing For A Variety Special. Additionally, the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show starring Kendrick Lamar broke the viewership record with 133.5 million people tuning in to watch the performance. Roc Nation Sports In 2013, Roc Nation Sports launched to offer specialized services that cultivate long-term career growth opportunities for athletes. To best support our roster of athletes on and off the field at a global scale, Roc Nation Sports creates and executes strategic marketing and endorsement deals, brand collaborations, and facilitates media relations, as well as coordinates philanthropic opportunities, among other offerings. We represent renowned athletes such as Dez Bryant, Jaire Alexander, Skylar Diggins, Kevin De Bruyne, Robinson Canó, Mark Vientos, and many more. Team Roc Alongside business endeavors, Roc Nation supports communities around the world through its philanthropic division, Team Roc. Maintaining a commitment to activism and humanitarianism, Team Roc collaborates with partners to tackle inequities across four pillars: education, emergency relief and community goodwill, criminal justice, and health and wellness.

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