Director Brand Experience & Partnerships (Mensch)

About This Opportunity

We are representing a confidential media and marketing organization seeking a Director Brand Experience & Partnerships to join their team in Düsseldorf. This leadership role focuses on creating memorable brand experiences through events, sponsorships, activations, and strategic partnerships across sports, entertainment, culture, music, and gaming environments.

Our client transforms brands into live experiences—from large-scale events and festivals to guerrilla marketing campaigns and product sampling. As Director, you'll shape the strategic and creative direction of the brand experience function while building a high-performing team and establishing sustainable partnerships that drive lasting brand relevance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the overall strategy for brand experience and partnerships, aligned with business objectives and market demands
• Lead and develop your team through both direct management and professional coaching, fostering an innovative and collaborative culture
• Drive business development by identifying new opportunities, winning major clients, and building strategic relationships at executive level
• Manage innovation by staying ahead of market trends and emerging technologies to position the organization as a leading partner
• Oversee budget, resource planning, and results for your department while ensuring highest quality and efficiency
• Collaborate closely with media, creative, and strategy teams as well as external partners to deliver integrated solutions
• Create compelling brand experiences across the entire customer journey, particularly in sports and entertainment contexts
• Manage complex client projects at senior levels and maintain strong C-suite relationships

What We're Looking For

• Leadership experience: Several years of proven experience leading teams in brand experience, media, content, or partnerships
• Strategic expertise: Outstanding strategic and conceptual abilities paired with strong innovation mindset
• Track record: Demonstrated success in team leadership, development, and managing complex top-level client projects
• Industry network: Excellent connections within brands, media, entertainment, sports, and technology sectors
• Communication skills: Strong client orientation, influence skills, and confident presence at C-level; fluent in German and English
• Business acumen: Results-driven approach with high self-motivation and entrepreneurial thinking
• Collaboration: Team-oriented, solution-focused, and excellent communicator

If this role excites you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every qualification listed above.

How We Work With You

When you apply through Get A Job.ai, our talent team will review your profile and conduct an initial screening conversation. We'll discuss your experience, career goals, and fit for this leadership role. If we move forward together, we'll submit your candidacy to our client and guide you through their interview process. Please do not contact the employer directly—all communication should go through Get A Job.ai to ensure proper representation.

Pay

Pay details will be discussed during the screening process based on your experience and qualifications.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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