Senior Partnership Manager in Hinwil

We are the Audi Revolut F1® Team. Audi will compete in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship starting in 2026. The team has three locations: Audi's Motorsport Competence Center in Neuburg, Germany; the Formula 1 Factory of Audi Motorsport AG in Hinwil, Switzerland; and the Audi Motorsport Technology Centre in the UK, which is in its launch phase and growing continuously. Our power unit comes from Neuburg, while Hinwil is responsible for chassis development and race operations.

What you need? The mindset of an athlete. If you are someone for whom giving up isn’t an option and limits are just something to be overcome, you can bring Vorsprung durch Technik to Formula 1 with us. Become part of this unique project and make motorsport history. This position for the Audi Revolut F1® Team is based at Audi Motorsport AG in Hinwil (Switzerland).

• Manage the delivery of all contractual rights for each partner within your remit, ensuring world-class execution across events, digital platforms, broadcast, reporting and hospitality.
• Management of team members to ensure the highest level of partnership delivery across all verticals.
• Develop and implement an efficient account management structure that enhances communication and productivity, including regular calls, status updates, and face-to-face meetings.
• Maintain and grow positive relationships with all partner stakeholders, from day-to-day contacts to CEO/board level.
• Collaborate closely with partners and supporting agencies to define clear sponsorship strategies with measurable KPIs aligned with mutual objectives.
• Lead and define the partner KPIs on an annual basis, positioning yourself as the bridge between Audi Revolut F1 Team and all partner activities.
• Diligently manage reporting on partner KPIs, providing insights and case studies to demonstrate the value and impact of the partnerships.
• Establish a succinct internal reporting mechanism within Audi Revolut F1 Team to provide timely updates to all stakeholders, including Senior Management.
• Assist the senior management team with contract renewals, ensuring continued engagement and satisfaction of existing partners.
• Facilitate the coordination and support of special events such as partnership workshops, screenings, and technical workshops.
• Collaborate with other commercial teams (e.g., Marketing, Events, Digital) to develop ideas and activations that meet partner interests and support broader business objectives.
• Develop strong internal relationships, understanding different departmental functions to enhance mutual support in strategic and operational tasks.
• Manage a seven-figure budget aimed at maximizing partner activation value.

A Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field is required. Minimum of 7 years of experience in sports marketing, partnership management, or a similar client-facing role, including experience with IT and engineering technologies. Demonstrated ability to deliver innovative sponsorship activations that meet client needs and exceed expectations. A deep understanding of brand communications and the role of sponsorship within the broader marketing landscape. High degree of independence and comfort working in a fast-paced, global environment with tight deadlines. Strong interpersonal skills and an advanced ability to build and maintain relationships across various levels of an organization. Excellent analytical and strategic thinking skills, capable of identifying opportunities for partner value enhancement. Willingness to travel and represent the team at various events and meetings. A strong professional network within the sports sponsorship industry is highly desirable. Fluent in business English.