Director, Brand Partnerships

AsDirector, Brand Partnerships you will be a key revenue driver and closer by planning, developing, negotiating and implementing innovative and effective brand partnerships for our labels and artists. You will act as a leader, who will serve as the primary point of contact with labels, artists and management regarding brand partnership activities and overseeing processes related to these deals.
What you’ll do

Be a key negotiator, closer, and revenue driver
Initiate, build and manage robust, innovative and impactful brand partnerships for priority and developing artist and label projects
Drive experiential sponsorship pitches, branding & partnership tiers, and more to close wide ranging deals with brands, media and other potential partners
Build and maintain an ever evolving database of current and potential target marketing leaders for all industries that engage with the music and entertainment sector
Create and maintain thorough tracking of all outreach, targeted client engagements and partnership development
Co-lead or lead weekly target status meetings and generate regular activity summary
Work with overall marketing department, Ad Sales, Label & Product Management and others to ensure comprehensive, cohesive delivery of all content and product related elements

Who you are

Someone with a deep understanding and connection to music; genres and artist affinities
7 years of progressive brand partnership experience in the entertainment industry; preferably at a record label, distributor or management company with prior brand partnership/marketing management experience
Creative self-starter with ability to adapt and be nimble
A highly organized individual that pays close attention to the details
You are a clear and effective communicator – able to communicate with all levels of global leadership

What we give you

You’ll join an inclusive, collaborative, and global community where you have the opportunity to fuel the creative journey.
A modern office environment designed to foster productivity, creativity, and teamwork
Our Hybrid approach combines the flexibility of remote working with the benefits of in-person collaboration at least 3 days a week to come together to do our best work. Managers will partner with their teams and employees to establish work arrangements that meet the business, team, and individual needs.
Opportunities to connect with our valuable resources, such as our Counsel of Equity & Progressive Action (CEPA). A group created by a group of our employees tasked with developing and implementing innovative solutions to advance a globally shared goal of ensuring fair and inclusive spaces for all
An attractive and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability coverage, and 401K + employer matching
Voluntary benefits like company-paid identity theft protection and resources for pets, mental health and meditation resources, industry-leading fertility coverage, fully paid leave for childbirth or bonding, fully paid leave for caregivers, programs for loved ones with developmental disabilities and neurodiversity, subsidized back-up child and elder care, and reimbursement for adoption, surrogacy, tuition, and student loans
We invest in your professional growth & development
Time off for a winter recess

About The Orchard
The Orchard is a leading music distribution company operating in 45 markets worldwide – distributing music from independent artists, including Ozuna, Skepta, Jorja Smith, and Kelsea Ballerini. With cutting-edge operations and an unparalleled global team, The Orchard partners with labels of all sizes to make their music and video available across hundreds of digital and physical retailers worldwide. The Orchard focuses on providing a comfortable, social, and engaging environment to encourage productivity and creativity.
The Orchard is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of age, disability, national origin, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, veteran or military status, marital and civil partnership/union status, alienage or citizenship status, creed, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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