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Director, Global Partnership Development

The GIST

San Francisco, CAFull-time$135K/yrPosted todayStill listed today

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Compensation
$135K/yr
Location
San Francisco, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Golden State Warriors seek a Director to lead a team and manage two signature partnerships for the Warriors and Chase Center. The role develops activation plans, executes marketing platforms, drives measurable results and revenue growth, and contributes to partnership strategy. It is a full-time, onsite position in San Francisco, California, with responsibility for partner fulfillment, client relationships, events, and activation performance.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Account ManagementCorporate SponsorshipsPeople ManagementSalesMicrosoft Office SuiteGoogle WorkspaceKORE for SalesforceRelationship BuildingWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationService and ResolutionSocial Media MarketingDigital MarketingProblem SolvingPresentation Skills

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Work Experience7+ Years Account Management or Sponsorships2+ Years People Management2+ Years Sales Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

About the PositionThe Golden State Warriors are looking for a Director to lead a team and manage two of the Warriors and Chase Center’s signature partnerships. You will play a key role in developing activation plans to hit partner objectives, execute on dynamic marketing platforms and understand how to drive measurable results. The successful candidate will thrive in a high pressure, fast-paced, competitive environment, and will foster a positive attitude while being an integral team member. Additionally, this person will join the Partnership Development team’s leadership group, drive additional revenue growth opportunities and assist in setting strategy across the Global Partnership team.Come share your expertise while learning more about Golden State's sports and entertainment organization that values innovation, initiative and dedication!This is a full-time role based onsite in San Francisco, CA.Key ResponsibilitiesServe as a primary point of contact for two signature partnerships for all activation elements related to GSW and Chase Center in tandem with the Golden State ValkyriesFulfill sponsorship agreement by collaborating with internal teams to ensure a high level of execution, customer service, and fulfillment of all deliverables within budget parametersConduct research, data, success rates, and market trends to develop and implement new and creative marketing activation strategies and methodologiesIdentify upsell opportunities for assigned corporate partner accountsBuild and sustain positive client and agency relationships to meet client goals and objectives and ensure client satisfactionEvaluate current partner activation plans and provide recommendations through execution recaps and selling presentationsPlan and execute events, promotions and luxury experiences and organize partnership details through CRM systemsOther duties as assignedRequired Experience & SkillsBachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience7+ years in account management or corporate sponsorships, preferably within the sports industry; minimum 2 years of people management experience2+ years of sales experienceProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite/Google Workspace and KORE for SalesforceAbility to build positive working relationships with clients and peers at all levels within the organizationExcellent written and verbal communication, service and resolution skillsBasic understanding of social media marketing and the digital spaceExcellent problem solving, communication, and presentation skillsTime CommitmentAttend home games and special events where client is activatingCompensation$135,000 Per Year + Bonus (OTE: $205,000)Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision benefits for employees and dependentsEmployer 401K matchVacation, Summer Half-Day Fridays and a generous paid time off plan for pregnancy and parental leavesWarriors home tickets, team store discount and more!Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Golden State is an equal opportunity employer.We will ensure that qualified applicants with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.Want to learn more about who we are and what we value? Visit www.warriors.com/employmentPlease refer to our California Privacy Notice for more information about how we process your personal information, and your data protection rights.

How this job compares

Set against the 11,957 open Account Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$135K/yr
  • California median$111–160K/yr1,028 salary ranges
  • US median$100–152K/yr8,113 salary ranges

This rate, $135K, is close to the California median midpoint ($137K) — in the middle half of Account Management salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 1,300 open Account Management jobs in California and 11,957 across the US. 14% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 7 years of experience; Account Management postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (9,081 postings).
Education
2,814 of the 11,957 open Account Management jobs (24%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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