Independent Global Brand Partnerships & Sponsorship Director

Company Description meri and rime is an independent, globally minded organization focused on building meaningful brand collaborations and sponsorships across markets and sectors. The company partners with brands, rights holders, and creative communities to develop innovative, high-impact sponsorship programs. Its work spans concept development, partnership strategy, and execution for events, experiences, and long-term brand platforms. meri and rime values inclusive, ethical, and sustainable business practices, and encourages diverse perspectives in every collaboration. Team members are empowered to work flexibly and remotely while contributing to global projects.

This opportunity is designed for a well-connected professional with an established understanding of the global advertising, publishing, luxury, lifestyle, fashion, beauty, and brand marketing industries. The ideal partner will have the ability to engage with leading international brands, corporate decision-makers, marketing directors, brand managers, and media agencies to secure high-value sponsorships and develop long-term commercial relationships.

This is an independent, performance-based business partnership, not a salaried employment role. The successful partner will operate on a mutually agreed profit-sharing basis, with the commercial terms and responsibilities formalised through a written partnership agreement.

The partner will be responsible for identifying, developing, negotiating, and securing sponsorship agreements with global brands and businesses seeking premium visibility, editorial association, branded content, and integrated marketing opportunities through Magnav Magazine and its associated platforms.The focus will be on creating commercially valuable partnerships that connect brands with relevant audiences through bespoke sponsorship packages, sponsored editorial features, photoshoots, campaigns, and integrated brand activations

Key Responsibilities

• Global Brand Acquisition: Identify, approach, and establish relationships with international brands, corporate groups, luxury houses, lifestyle businesses, and emerging premium brands.
• Sponsorship Development: Source and secure sponsorship agreements across all editions of Magnav Magazine, as well as Meri and Rime.
• Commercial Partnerships: Build relationships with senior decision-makers, including CMOs, marketing directors, brand partnership leads, advertising agencies, and media buying teams.
• Sponsored Editorial & Photoshoots: Develop commercial opportunities for sponsored magazine features, branded photoshoots, product placements, advertorials, and bespoke editorial collaborations.
• Integrated Campaigns: Structure and negotiate brand campaigns combining print, digital, editorial, visual content, social media, and other relevant promotional opportunities.
• Revenue Generation: Develop sponsorship proposals, negotiate commercial terms, close deals, and maximise revenue opportunities across the portfolio.
• Strategic Relationship Management: Establish long-term partnerships with brands, ensuring repeat business, renewals, and the development of ongoing campaign opportunities.
• Commercial Strategy: Identify new markets, sponsorship categories, and innovative collaboration models that strengthen the commercial positioning of Magnav Magazine, Meri, and Rime.
• Partnership Execution: Coordinate with the relevant internal teams and creative collaborators to help ensure agreed sponsorship deliverables are fulfilled professionally.

The Ideal Partner

• The ideal candidate will bring a combination of industry knowledge, commercial acumen, relationship-building skills, and a strong ability to convert opportunities into revenue.Essential attributes include:Proven experience in magazine publishing, media sales, brand partnerships, sponsorship acquisition, advertising, or integrated marketing.
• An established network of contacts across global brands, luxury and lifestyle businesses, marketing agencies, and corporate organisations.
• A strong understanding of sponsored editorial, commercial photoshoots, brand campaigns, advertising packages, and media partnerships.
• Demonstrable experience negotiating sponsorship agreements and closing commercially successful deals.
• The ability to develop compelling sponsorship proposals tailored to individual brands and campaign objectives.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, presentation, and relationship-management skills.
• A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to independently identify opportunities and generate new business.
• A results-oriented approach, with a clear focus on revenue generation, profitability, and sustainable commercial growth.

Partnership Structure & Commercial Terms

• This is an independent commercial partnership, not an employment opportunity. There is no conventional salaried position associated with this role.The successful candidate will work in collaboration with Magnav Magazine and its associated brands under a mutually agreed profit-sharing arrangement.Profit Sharing: Revenue and profit-sharing arrangements will be agreed in advance, with the applicable calculation, costs, payment terms, and responsibilities documented in the contract.
• Contractual Agreement: A formal written agreement will be signed by both parties before the commencement of the partnership, setting out the commercial terms, scope of authority, responsibilities, and other relevant conditions.
• Independent Working Model: The partner will independently leverage their professional network, industry expertise, and commercial capabilities to identify and secure sponsorship opportunities.
• Mutual Commercial Benefit: The objective is to build a long-term, commercially successful relationship in which both parties benefit from the sponsorship business generated.
• Immediate Commencement: The partnership can commence immediately upon agreement of terms and execution of the contract.

How to Express InterestExperienced professionals with a proven background in sponsorship acquisition, media partnerships, magazine advertising, or global brand collaborations are invited to express their interest.Please share a brief professional profile outlining relevant experience, industry relationships, previous sponsorship achievements, and your approach to developing commercial partnerships.

Engagement Type: Independent contractual partnership

Remuneration: Mutually agreed profit-sharing arrangement

Contract: Formal written agreement between both parties