VP, Global Sponsorship & Property Management will lead the efforts in oversight and maximization of all sponsorship platforms and expand, diversify and evolve the sponsorship platforms at Visa to drive business outcomes across the brand, clients and product. The role will work with across all functions, with external partners and agencies, globally to effectively manage, negotiate and diversify the sponsorship portfolio of partners, assets, talent and services. Continue to evolve our brand strategy within our sponsorship platforms so that we remain differentiated and provide more value-added engagement and opportunities in today’s environment.
As a result, this role requires a leader whose skills and capabilities span strategy, contract negotiation, property management and operations. It will entail identifying, communicating and negotiating terms, asset mix and providing data and analytics to drive valuation projections that fit within the Visa business model. It will include leading the sponsorship strategic development and tactics to sharpen Visa’s brand distinction within the payments industry (including both traditional and emerging Fintech companies) and deepen its cultural relevance with key companies thru sponsorship platforms.
Reporting Relationship: SVP Global Sponsorships & Experiential Marketing
Key Relationships/Stakeholders:
Specific Responsibilities
Team Management:
This is a hybrid position. Hybrid employees can alternate time between both remote and office. Employees in hybrid roles are expected to work from the office 2-3 set days a week (determined by leadership/site), with a general guidepost of being in the office 50% or more of the time based on business needs.
Basic Qualifications
• 12 or more years of work experience with a bachelor’s Degree or at least 10 years of experience with an Advanced degree (e.g. Masters/ MBA/JD/MD) or at least 8 years of work experience with a PhD.
Preferred Qualifications
• 15 or more years of experience with an Advanced Degree (e.g. Masters, MBA, JD, MD, PhD)
• Higher education BS or MBA.
• 15+ years of property partnerships and sponsorship experience with 10+ years of work experience in managing global projects and properties.
• Experience innovating a complex global brand in complex tech-driven, consumer centric environments.
• Commercially astute and emotionally intelligent leader able to engage with outside partners, global/regional marketing teams and influence business decisions and stakeholders.
• Track record of thought leadership, vision around brand strategy and evolution while negotiating multimillion dollar deals.
• Strong teamwork and relationship-building skills and leads by influence and example.
• Exceptional project management skills and is able to drive consensus in cross regional and cross functional teams.
• Current on Industry and individual talent trends.
• Ability to handle projects with multiple work streams, with proven leadership success over a wide variety of marketing business problems.
• Ability to structure, manage, and coordinate complex cross-enterprise projects and processes with multiple stakeholders at both senior and junior levels.
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated intellectual and analytical rigor.
• Personal presence and ability to clearly communicate compelling messages to executives, senior managers and external business partners.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to influence and build credibility as a peer with Global Functions and Regions.
• Team leader – detail oriented, collaborative, diplomatic, and flexible, with excellent presentation skills.
• Experience managing external vendors and agency partners with excellent relationship skills.
• A demonstrated ability to integrate information from a wide variety of sources to arrive at optimal problem solutions and offer innovative alternatives and options towards resolution.
• Highly effective written and verbal communication skills including the ability to present to all executive corporate levels with impact.
• A demonstrated understanding of finance to support GSS department and an ability to summarize business and financial data in a useful manner for planning and decision making.
• Proficient on all Microsoft products including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• A deep understanding of Visa products and services.
Work Hours: Varies upon the needs of the department.
Travel Requirements: This position requires travel 5-10% of the time.
Mental/Physical Requirements: This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.
Visa is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Visa will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.
Visa will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable local law, including the requirements of Article 49 of the San Francisco Police Code.
U.S. APPLICANTS ONLY: The estimated salary range for a new hire into this position is 218,100.00 to 340,900.00 USD per year, which may include potential sales incentive payments (if applicable). Salary may vary depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position may be eligible for bonus and equity. Visa has a comprehensive benefits package for which this position may be eligible that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401 (k), FSA/HSA, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, and Wellness Program.
