Director, Partnership Strategy - University of Oregon

Job description

Learfield is seeking a Director of Partnership Strategy to oversee the activation and fulfillment of corporate sponsorships at one of our largest university properties. This individual is responsible for leading a high-performing activation team, managing partner relationships, and serving as a key liaison with university leadership. The Director plays a critical role in shaping the property’s partnership experience, ensuring that every campaign reflects our standards of excellence, innovation, and impact. In this role, you’ll manage the full partnership lifecycle across a wide-ranging portfolio—ensuring high-quality execution across digital, social, in-venue, broadcast, and experiential channels. You’ll lead and coach a team of activation professionals while working closely with the General Manager and Sales leadership to drive renewal strategy, upsell opportunities, and long-term client retention. This is a senior leadership role ideal for someone who excels at both building relationships and operationalizing strategy through people, process, and collaboration. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: - Oversee the full activation strategy for a large and diverse partnership portfoli...