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JOB TITLE : Associate Director, Brand Partnerships

DEPARTMENT : Brands & Ventures

REPORTS TO: President, Brands & Ventures

BASED OUT OF: Atlanta, GA

OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY

The Associate Director, Brand Partnerships is a sales-focused role which will help drive the strategic, revenue-based partnerships across the HYBE America ecosystem, with a primary focus on Quality Control clients, leveraging the most diverse and powerful portfolio of musicians and entertainment brands in the industry.

CORE RESPONSIBILITY

• Pitch, negotiate, secure and activate revenue-generating brand partnership deals for clients, with a focus on the Quality Control roster.

• Possess an in-depth understanding of the Quality Control roster, including artists’ brands, audiences, and creative identities, to identify and pitch partnerships that align authentically with their unique profiles.

• Project manage entire deal lifecycle, from deal sheet process through execution and recap/reporting.

• Coordinate and collaborate cross-functionally with day-to-day managers, digital teams, sync licensing, PR teams, business managers, legal teams, and other stakeholders.

• Critically vet and analyze potential partnership opportunities to ensure alignment with the company’s clients and strategic objectives.

• Build and maintain high-level brand relationships across all viable industries and categories.

• Lead the creation of essential sales assets inclusive of original decks, presentations and client one sheets.

• Deliver defined ROI, key learnings, reporting, and evaluations of partnership impact to internal and external stakeholders.

• Identify and pursue emerging categories for first-mover deal opportunities.

• Research industry trends and stay updated on corporate sponsorships and partnerships to inform strategic decisions.

• Contribute to financial reporting and maintenance for Brands & Ventures team.

QUALIFICATIONS (skills, attributes, or credentials a person needs to perform the tasks listed above)

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in business development, sales, and creative dealmaking within the music/entertainment industry, with a proven track record of securing brand financial commitments.

• Strong relationships with brands, sponsorship agencies, and activation teams, supported by expertise in conceptualizing and executing creative partnerships.

• Skilled negotiator with strong analytical and critical thinking skills, able to research emerging markets and identify trends effectively.

• Organized, detail-oriented, and solutions-driven, with the ability to excel both independently and collaboratively in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

• Exceptional project management, relationship-building, and communication skills, including the ability to craft impactful, visually compelling presentations in Keynote.

• Highly proficient in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and macOS (Keynote).

• Experienced in working with Adobe Acrobat and skilled in producing clear, concise, and professional written communications.

Salary Range: $80,000-$100,000 / year

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