Senior Director of Brand Partnerships - LaQuan Smith : Job Details

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.Direct message the job poster from LaQuan SmithVisual Storyteller | PR Manager at LaQuan SmithQualifications

• 5+ years of experience in sponsorship sales, content partnerships, media sales, or business development—preferably in unscripted television, music festivals, entertainment tentpoles, award shows, or other live event properties
• Proven track record of closing six- and seven-figure sponsorship deals
• Strong relationships with media agency decision-makers and brand-direct marketing executives
• Familiarity with CRM tools like Salesforce to track pipeline and revenue progress
• Excellent presentation, communication, and negotiation skills

• This is a revenue-driving sales role, responsible for securing sponsorships and brand partnerships across LaQuan Smith premier live events.
• The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in content partnerships, business development, and account management—preferably with a focus on NYFW and Paris Fashion Week, live entertainment, award shows, and other high-profile events
• The Director will engage with media agencies within major holding companies as well as client-direct CMOs and senior marketing executives to sell integrated sponsorships and advertising solutions
• Proactively develop new revenue opportunities and build a robust pipeline to meet and exceed annual sales goals
• Identify, pitch, and close high-value sponsorship and brand partnership deals
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with media agencies, brand marketers, and decision-makers across key verticals (e.g., Consumer Electronics, Liquor, Wireless, Retail, Auto, Travel, CPG)
• Work closely with the internal teams to craft compelling go-to-market strategies
• Oversee the execution of sold sponsorships, ensuring seamless integration of brand activations across live events, broadcast, digital, and social platforms
• Manage contract negotiations, renewals, and long-term partnership strategies in collaboration with legal and finance teams
• As LaQuan Smith LLC values in-person collaboration and team cohesion, this role would work onsite 3 days a week and 2 days remotely with a focus on maintaining a vibrant and inclusive culture

• Ability to work across multiple time zones and manage client relationships nationwide.
• Solution-selling expertise with a strategic, consultative approach.
• Self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.

• Director

• Full-time

• Business Development and Sales

• Retail Apparel and Fashion