Senior Lead, Brand Management, Partnerships and Alliances, Americas

About the role

Sandisk understands how people and businesses consume data and we relentlessly innovate to deliver solutions that enable today’s needs and tomorrow’s next big ideas. With a rich history of groundbreaking innovations in Flash and advanced memory technologies, our solutions have become the beating heart of the digital world we’re living in and that we have the power to shape. Sandisk meets people and businesses at the intersection of their aspirations and the moment, enabling them to keep moving and pushing possibility forward. We do this through the balance of our powerhouse manufacturing capabilities and our industry-leading portfolio of products that are recognized globally for innovation, performance and quality. Sandisk has two facilities recognized by the World Economic Forum as part of the Global Lighthouse Network for advanced 4IR innovations. These facilities were also recognized as Sustainability Lighthouses for breakthroughs in efficient operations. With our global reach, we ensure the global supply chain has access to the Flash memory it needs to keep our world moving forward. Sandisk is seeking a highly strategic and externally focused Senior Lead, Brand Management, Partnerships and Alliances, Americas to lead the development, governance, and activation of our partner ecosystem across the Americas. This role sits within the integrated regional marketing organization and is responsible for building a scalable, insight-driven alliances strategy that accelerates brand growth, category leadership, and demand generation for the region. As a senior leader within the team, this individual will own key partner relationships across camera manufacturers, gaming platforms, NAS partners, and licensed brands—while shaping how Sandisk authentically engages across creator, gaming, influencer, and professional imaging communities. The role requires both strategic vision and hands-on execution, with strong cross-functional influence across sales, retail, e-tail, and global business development teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive execution of global partnership and alliance strategies for the Americas region, defining priority verticals, partner tiers, and scalable frameworks for engagement
• Identify, negotiate, and manage high-impact strategic partnerships across Imaging, Gaming, NAS, and Creator ecosystems
• Act as the senior regional point of contact for key alliance partners, driving executive-level relationship management and long-term value creation
• Translate global partnership frameworks into regionally relevant programs, while also influencing global teams with regional insights and opportunities
• Lead joint business planning (JBP) with top partners, including co-investment strategies, shared KPIs, and annual planning cycles
• Drive integrated, full-funnel co-marketing programs across retail (Best Buy, Walmart, Target, Costco etc.), e-tail (Amazon), social, and influencer channels across the Americas
• Partner closely with sales and retail marketing to embed alliances into in-store execution, promotions, and merchandising strategies
• Develop and scale experiential activations (trade shows, creator events, gaming tournaments, partner-led moments) that elevate brand presence and engagement
• Oversee partnership budgets, co-marketing funds, and investment allocation to maximize ROI and efficiency
• Establish measurement frameworks to track partner performance, contribution to revenue, and brand impact
• Mentor and influence cross-functional teams, acting as a thought leader on partnerships, creator ecosystems, and emerging industry trends

What Success Looks Like: A clearly defined, scalable partnerships framework driving consistency and growth across the Americas; Strong executive