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Rivian
Lead, Partnerships
Irvine
FULL TIME
October 12, 2024
As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.
This is a newly established role, so the right candidate will need to work independently, roll up their sleeves, and will be comfortable working across functions and without a clear “playbook”. This individual will play a critical role in identifying, negotiating, and managing strategic partnerships and sponsorships that align with the company's objectives and target audience that will drive brand awareness and engagement and amplify our marketing efforts. They will be building strategy, programs, metrics and tools from scratch. The successful candidate possesses high business judgement, a strong track record of program and stakeholder management and relationship building, and an ability to lead across the different levers that influence on-partner growth.
- Develop and execute a comprehensive partnership strategy aligned with Rivian's business objectives. Identify and prioritize strategic partnership and sponsorship opportunities that amplify Rivian's brand positioning and market impact.
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders at partner organizations, including senior executives, marketing leaders, and cross-functional teams. Serve as the primary point of contact for partner engagement and collaboration.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams (Growth, Product Development, Sales, etc) to develop and execute joint initiatives and campaigns with strategic partners. Ensure alignment of goals, messaging, and execution across all partnership activities.
- Drive innovation and creativity in partnership activations, co-branded campaigns, and experiential marketing initiatives. Explore new ways to leverage partner assets, channels, and platforms to enhance Rivian’s brand visibility and customer engagement.
- Develop compelling messaging that communicates Rivian’s brand values and offerings to a partner’s audience.
- Negotiate favorable pricing and terms during commercial discussions.
- Develop comprehensive channel plans and content strategies in collaboration with partner brands and Rivian channel leads to enhance the visibility and impact of the Rivian brand. Execute multi-channel activation strategies, leveraging PR, digital, social, experiential, and other available channels to maximize reach and engagement.
- Define KPIs and metrics to measure the effectiveness of partnership initiatives. Monitor and analyze performance data to identify insights, optimize strategies, and maximize ROI.
- Leverage market insights to identify opportunities for growth and inform new partnership strategies.
- 5-7 years of experience of Strategic Partnership work in tech or automotive fields.
- Proven track record of success in building and developing strategic partnerships and sponsorships in the auto, tech, or outdoor industries, with demonstrated ability to drive measurable results and ROI. Strong track record of quantifiable achievements in elevating brand visibility, expanding market reach, and driving demand / revenue growth through partnership and sponsorship activations.
- Strong understanding of Partner Marketing and market trends.
- Ability to think strategically, analyze data, and drive results in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
- Creative thinker with a passion for collaboration. Highly organized with project management skills.
Benefits Summary: Rivian provides robust medical/Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premiums. "
Equal Opportunity
Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at candidateaccommodations@rivian.com.
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