Director, International Partnerships

5-7 years of experience in partnerships, brand marketing, sponsorship, or commercial development. Deep understanding of the full sales process (discovery through closing). Proven experience working in or alongside international markets and agencies. Familiarity with Japan (APAC) and France (EU) strongly preferred. Exceptional storytelling and pitch development skills. High proficiency in Google Slides. Background in gaming, esports, creator ecosystems, or entertainment required. Strong cross-functional collaboration skills. Comfort operating in fast-moving, ambiguous environments across multiple markets and time zones. Experience supporting or executing live events and brand activations strongly preferred. Willingness to travel internationally as needed. Self-starter with a high degree of autonomy and initiative.

Partner with local market sales teams to develop international partnership strategies. Translate brand goals into localized partnership narratives. Build and refine proposals, sales materials, and pitch decks. Map regional cultural nuances into positioning and ideation. Support deal structure development and negotiations. Track and manage international deal pipelines. Collaborate with Partnerships and Evo Products teams to align solutions with event footprints. Guide adaptation of global creative concepts to international markets. Ensure seamless internal communication between regional markets and the U.S. central team. Lead pitch presentations to articulate narrative and value proposition. Work with partners through the sales cycle. Maintain involvement post-sale to ensure partnership delivery. Travel to international events to support on-site execution.