VP, Global Brand Partnerships

About the role

We are seeking a rare kind of operator — a VP, Global Brand Partnerships to architect and own Nova Sky Stories’ global brand revenue engine.

This role sits at the center of how Nova scales — transforming our drone light shows into one of the most premium, in-demand brand storytelling platforms in the world. You won’t just grow sponsorship revenue; you’ll redefine what brand partnerships look like in experiential media.

You will design and build Nova’s global sponsorship ecosystem from the ground up — defining the commercial model, creating scalable systems, and unlocking repeatable revenue across markets. At the same time, you’ll personally lead and close our most strategic, high-impact partnerships with global brands and agencies.

This is not a traditional sales leadership role. It’s a builder role.

Lead Enterprise & Strategic Partnerships

• Originate, structure, and close Nova’s most strategic global deals — including multi-market, multi-year, and category-defining partnerships
• Partner directly with the CEO and executive team on marquee accounts and high-stakes negotiations
• Own senior relationships with CMOs, agency leadership, and key IP/rights holders
• Structure complex, multi-party agreements across brands, Nova, and external stakeholders

Build Scalable Global Properties

• Define, build, and evolve Nova’s shows into scalable global “properties” with clear positioning, audience, and long-term brand value
• Design the commercial architecture for each property — including sponsorship inventory, rights, integrations, and tiered partnership models
• Ensure each property is differentiated, culturally relevant, and commercially compelling
• Identify and secure long-term partners aligned with both creative vision and revenue strategy
• Partner cross-functionally (creative, production, leadership) to embed monetization into the foundation of every show
• Continuously refine property strategy based on performance, partner feedback, and market opportunity

Establish Commercial Discipline & Scale

• Define pricing strategy, category rules, and deal governance to maintain premium positioning at scale
• Create the systems that enable consistent, repeatable global revenue growth

Own Activation, Retention & Long-Term Value

• Lead the full partner lifecycle — from activation through renewal — ensuring world-class execution across global shows
• Build measurement and ROI frameworks that clearly demonstrate value to partners and drive long-term retention
• Ensure Nova becomes a core platform within brand storytelling strategies
• Continuously improve partnership performance through data, insights, and creative collaboration

Build the Team & Function

• Build and lead a high-caliber, senior partnerships team, expanding across regions and categories as the business scales
• Design an organization that supports both enterprise deal-making and global sponsorship execution
• Establish a culture of commercial excellence, accountability, and strategic thinking
• Partner closely with creative, production, and executive leadership to align storytelling with monetization