Sponsorship and Partnership Specialist (Northern Suburbs (Cape) at PEP

Description

• As the Sponsorship and Partnership specialist you will be the strategic lead in building, negotiating and managing sponsorship and relationships that drive measurable brand growth for PEP.

Requirements

• Stakeholder Relationship Management: Develop and maintain strong, mutually beneficial relationships with key internal and external partners, suppliers, and media, driving an increase in partnership ROI.
• Contract Leadership: Lead the identification, qualification, and successful conclusion of new, high-value partnership and sponsorship contracts, ensuring favourable, legally sound terms and clear governance (SLA management).
• Strategic Development: Provide input into and ensure the execution of a comprehensive Sponsorship & Partnership strategy aligned with overall Brand and Business objectives. Champion innovative opportunities that drive long-term brand relevance and market share, informed by in-depth market analysis.
• Cross-Functional Management: Establish and optimise cross-functional communication channels and processes for partnership campaigns, ensuring effective coordination across teams (Legal, Finance, Creative, Digital, etc.).
• Budget & Finance: Develop and effectively manage the annual Sponsorship & Partnership budgets, ensuring accurate financial reporting and spend optimization.  Keeping the PEP investment in check and optimizing partnership investments into the properties we look after. 
• Integration: Act as the strategic bridge between Brand, Sponsorship and partnership, ensuring activity adheres to Brand strategy and identity.
• People Management: Recruit, mentor, and develop a future team including Brand Manager/Coordinator/Intern to achieve high performance and career growth.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Marketing or Business Management  
• Demonstrated track record (5-8 years) in Marketing or Brand Role 
• Sponsorship management is an advantage 
• Leadership experience is an advantage 
• Proven track record in delivering brand strategy, brand identity, brand campaign, sponsorships and PR campaigns

Key Functional Knowledge & Skills

• Google experience and programs within G Suite
• Solid understanding of the media landscape and channel mix 
• Excellent reporting writing, interpersonal and presentation skills 
• Effective understanding of the South African customer and brand trends
• Ability to multitask, whilst retaining strategic  and creative thinking in the process 
• Competencies required: Performing under pressure, Presenting, Structuring, Organisational sensitivity, Persuasiveness, Drive, Initiative, Innovating, Market oriented

Closing date: Friday, 13 March 2026