Senior Manager, Live Experiences Sponsorships, Brand Partnerships

At Netflix, our mission is to entertain the world. Together, we are writing the next episode - pushing the boundaries of storytelling, global fandom and making the unimaginable a reality. We are a dream team obsessed with the uncomfortable excitement of discovering what happens when you merge creativity, intuition and cutting-edge technology. Come be a part of what’s next.

Our Live Experiences team puts fans at the center of their favorite stories, in real life, both through permanent entertainment venues, Netflix House, and globally touring attractions.  Netflix Houses are our permanent, always-on entertainment venues, where guests can step into their favorite stories and have IRL experiences, with the ultimate goal of increasing fandom for our members.  We want these experiences, along with merchandise offerings, to help promote our titles and build them into title brands so they become part of the zeitgeist for longer periods of time and drive long-term value.

We are seeking a highly driven, self-motivated Senior Manager of Sponsorships to join the Live Experiences team. In this role, you have the unique opportunity to assist with the development, execution, and day-to-day management of revenue generating opportunities for a myriad of global, ticketed, immersive experiences for some of Netflix’s most iconic films and series and the newly opened Netflix House locations in the US.

The ideal candidate has experience with business development, revenue focused program management and development, cross functional relationships, data analysis, reporting, communicating to a variety of audiences, and is a highly organized self-starter. Experience in the LBE, FEC, hospitality, and entertainment industries preferred. 

What you will do:

• Serve as direct liaison/point person between ad sales and brand partnerships team, brand partners and Netflix Live Experiences team before, during, and after partnership term to ensure seamless sales process and execution of sponsorship

• Support clear communication and workflows between internal Netflix departments and Live Experiences, from Brand & Marketing Partnerships to Ad Sales 

• Manage the end-to-end execution of brand collaborations from ideation to launch, with oversight from the executive team

• Navigate partnership needs/deliverables with internal stakeholders to confirm feasibility against all contracted assets and rights

• Lead and support execution of any contracted deliverables

• Manage expectations and establish standardized ways of working with brand partners and internal Netflix teams to ensure efficient working relationships 

• Maintain calendars and project management software with program updates; keep cross-functional teams and external partners on track with timelines

• Refine partnership success measurement metrics for all Netflix Live Experiences partnerships

• Assist with operations and logistics management for brand activations and execution of rights on touring events

• Conduct recaps to share with internal and external stakeholders and collaborate with sales team to achieve renewals/upsells

What we need from you:

• 10+ years of experience managing and executing best in class experiential activations

• Demonstrated expertise in building relationships with external brands and executing collaborative products and/or partnership programs

• Proven track record of successful sponsorship sales, preferably within the live experience sector, such as location based entertainment, sports, or similar industries.

• Confidence working and communicating cross-functionally across relevant internal and external teams (Brand Partnerships, Marketing, Sales, Experiences, clients, agencies, etc)

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Extreme knack for organization

• Previous experience with paid media campaigns a plus

Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits. We also offer paid leave of absence programs. Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off. Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off. See more details about our Benefits here.

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We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.