Vice President, Global Brand Partnerships

About Nova Sky Stories

Nova Sky Stories is at the forefront of drone entertainment, combining innovative drone technology with artistic vision to create mesmerizing live shows. Operating globally with teams in the US, Europe, and the UAE, we deliver captivating experiences in urban, extreme, and challenging environments, partnering with top brands and venues worldwide.

Role Overview

We are seeking a visionary VP of Global Brand Partnerships to design and lead Nova’s international brand revenue strategy. This role is focused on developing a premium, scalable sponsorship platform that transforms drone light shows into a sought-after medium for brand storytelling. This leadership role requires building the commercial infrastructure, negotiating high-profile partnerships, and driving significant growth across multiple markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and embed Nova’s presence in cultural and experiential events worldwide including sports, fashion, music, and public celebrations.
• Drive proactive relationship-building with global brands and agencies to position Nova as an indispensable partner.
• Create and implement strategic frameworks governing brand participation, exclusivity, and partnership tiers to maintain a premium brand identity.
• Develop compelling narratives and metrics that demonstrate cultural impact and measurable brand benefits.
• Lead negotiation and closure of strategic, multi-year, multi-market global deals, working closely with the CEO and executive team.
• Maintain senior-level relationships with CMOs, agency leaders, and intellectual property owners to secure complex agreements.
• Construct scalable global show properties with distinct brand positioning and commercial models, ensuring integration of monetization into production.
• Establish pricing, governance, and deal mechanisms to protect brand positioning and enable revenue scalability.
• Oversee partner activation cycles, retention efforts, and performance analytics to maximize long-term value and client satisfaction.
• Build and direct a senior partnerships team supporting global enterprise deals and regional sponsorship execution.
• Foster a culture of commercial excellence and strategic alignment with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 12 to 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in brand partnerships, business development, or commercial roles within agencies, brand organizations, or properties experienced in building partnership frameworks from scratch.
• Proven success growing multi-market or global revenue streams, particularly in experiential media, live entertainment, sports, or related sectors.
• Track record of structuring and closing complex, high-value partnerships with global brands and agencies.
• Strong, senior-level network including CMOs and agency executives, with demonstrated ability to initiate and accelerate high-stakes deals.
• Experience navigating intersections of brand, media, IP, and live experiential environments with multiple stakeholders.
• Expertise in commercial system design including pricing strategy, sponsorship structures, deal governance, and revenue operations.
• Executive-level financial acumen managing portfolios or pipelines exceeding $10 million in revenue.
• Leadership skills to influence diverse teams across creative, production, and operations in critical negotiations.
• Proven ability to build, scale, and lead high-performing partnership teams across regions.
• Strategic mindset balancing long-term platform growth with immediate revenue goals.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced global role with frequent travel and senior external engagement.

Preferred Experience

• Background in experiential media, sports sponsorship, live entertainment, or touring properties.
• Work experience within global brand entities, holding companies, or major agency networks.
• Familiarity with IP-driven deals involving entertainment franchises, film, licensed media, or rights-managed content.
• Proven innovation in creating new revenue channels or monetizing emerging platforms.

Success Indicators (Year 1+)

• Position Nova as a premier global experiential sponsorship platform competing with leading live entertainment entities.
• Secure multiple high-impact partnerships with global brands aligned to touring and IP-driven productions.
• Develop a replicable scalable global revenue framework incorporating disciplined pricing and deal structures.
• Increase sponsorship revenue per production and expand contracted long-term values.
• Create industry-leading partner activation, ROI measurement, and renewal processes ensuring high satisfaction and retention.

Additional Information

Salary Range: $204,000 to $270,000 USD annually. Compensation will reflect candidate qualifications, experience, and geographic considerations.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with company matching; flexible paid time off and sick leave; paid parental leave; company-observed holidays; and potential equity participation for eligible staff.

This position requires operating in a fast-moving global environment with occasional international travel and active engagement with senior partners and teams.