Overview

Strategic Partnerships Director (Contract) – World Cup 2026 Project. We’re seeking an experienced closer with strong investor or brand relationships to lead commercial partnerships for a premium hospitality and high-ticket fan-experience series running during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

The project will take place across key high-traffic host cities, blending sport, culture, and high-end hospitality to create iconic spaces where brands and investors can connect with global audiences on the world’s biggest sporting stage.

The opportunity

Having invested and secured a world-class, prime location to anchor the series, our focus now turns to closing a seven-figure brand or investor partnership to fund large-scale production, operations, and delivery.

This is a commission-based contract opportunity suited to a confident dealmaker who can pitch, negotiate, and close high value sponsorship or investment agreements. You’ll work directly with our founder and creative team to bring world-class partners onboard a unique investment and branding platform positioned for significant global visibility.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage high-value investors or brand partners.
• Lead presentations, calls, and negotiations through to close.
• Collaborate on partnership strategy, structure, and activation.
• Represent the project with professionalism and authority at senior levels.

Compensation

• Revenue share of 5–10% on closed partnership value, as part of a collective seven-figure commercial goal.
• No earnings ceiling; performance directly rewards results.

Ideal Background

• Proven experience in sports sponsorship, event partnerships, or capital raising.
• Confident negotiator comfortable managing C-suite conversations.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and ability to operate independently.
• Existing investor or brand network is advantageous.

If you have the network and commercial instinct to close high-value partnerships for one of the most exciting sports initiatives leading into 2026, we’d like to hear from you.