Sr. Director, Partnerships & Influencer Marketing (Remote from Illinois)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Sr. Director, Partnerships & Influencer Marketing in Illinois . This senior leadership role is responsible for building and scaling an integrated global strategy across strategic partnerships, sponsorships, and influencer marketing to drive brand awareness, trust, and customer acquisition. You will lead a newly unified team overseeing paid influencers, affiliate ambassadors, and high-impact sponsorship activations. Operating in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment, this role balances long-term brand equity with measurable growth outcomes. You will manage high-profile talent relationships, negotiate complex partnerships, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams across marketing, growth, legal, and finance. The position offers broad ownership, executive visibility, and the opportunity to shape how partnerships and influence power brand storytelling at scale. This is a remote role with national scope and global impact. Accountabilities • Define and execute an integrated Partnerships and Influencer Marketing strategy aligned with brand positioning and growth objectives. • Lead and optimize paid influencer, affiliate ambassador, and sponsorship programs to drive awareness, credibility, and acquisition. • Oversee high-profile talent relationships, including scouting, contract negotiations, performance incentives, and usage rights. • Develop and manage long-term sponsorship roadmaps across sports, wellness, medical, and cultural partnerships. • Ensure activations are executed across channels with clear measurement frameworks and ROI tracking. • Manage and mentor senior team leaders, fostering strong collaboration, accountability, and professional development. • Partner cross-functionally with Growth, Creative, PR, Sales, Legal, Finance, and Analytics teams to ensure integrated execution. • Establish clear planning, briefing, and review cadences to maintain operational excellence and strategic alignment. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or a related field. • 12+ years of experience in partnerships, influencer marketing, sports or celebrity marketing, or brand strategy, ideally within consumer health, wellness, or lifestyle sectors. • Proven track record negotiating high-profile talent, sponsorship, and partnership agreements. • Strong network and credibility across sports, entertainment, and or healthcare ecosystems. • Demonstrated ability to balance brand storytelling with performance-driven outcomes and measurable ROI. • Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and managing senior-level direct reports. • Strategic, creative, and analytical mindset with strong relationship management skills. • Comfortable navigating complex stakeholder environments including agents, leagues, and associations. Benefits • Competitive salary range of $150,000 to $175,000 annually. • 100 percent company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees. • Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage. • 401k plan with employer matching contributions up to 4 percent. • Paid time off, volunteer time off, and holiday leave. • Gym membership reimbursement and monthly product allowance. • Ongoing training, professional development, and career growth opportunities. • Fully remote work environment. Why Apply Through Jobgether? We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best! Why Apply Through Jobgether? Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job