Sponsorship & Partnerships Specialist (Temporary Contract)

About the role

Continental's Global Marketing team is looking for a Sponsorship & Partnerships Specialist to join on an initial 6-month fixed-term contract, with the possibility of extension up to 12 months. Reporting to the Head of Partnerships, you will support the planning, execution and governance of sponsorship and partnership activities across multiple markets. The role suits a marketing professional with experience in sponsorships and partnerships who wants to contribute to high-impact initiatives within a global brand environment.

Key responsibilities

• Sponsorship and partnership management: support the development and execution of sponsorship and partnership initiatives, coordinate activation plans and ensure timely delivery of agreed rights, assets and deliverables, and help manage relationships with rights holders, sponsorship agencies and external partners.
• Project coordination: coordinate sponsorship projects, timelines, budgets and approvals, and support the implementation of sponsorship governance processes and tools.
• Performance and reporting: monitor sponsorship activities, collect performance data, support partnership evaluations and ROI assessments, and prepare reports.
• Stakeholder collaboration: work with regional marketing teams, agencies and external partners, ensuring sponsorship activities align with brand guidelines and business objectives.

Required profile

• Degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, Sports Management or a related field.
• Experience in sponsorship, partnerships, sports marketing, entertainment marketing, event sponsorship or rights holder management.
• Experience supporting the planning and execution of sponsorship activation programs.
• Experience working with rights holders, federations, clubs, event organizers, sponsorship agencies or commercial partners.
• Experience coordinating sponsorship rights, assets, contractual deliverables and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Experience in an international environment is considered an advantage.

Required skills

• Fluent English, as all work is done 100% in English.
• Strong organizational, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.