Cisco

Director, Marketing

New York, New York, US · Director · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$278k-$350kDetected 5 days ago

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About the role

The application window is expected to close on: 07/31/2026 Job posting may be removed earlier if the position is filled or if a sufficient number of applications are received.
This team integrates sponsorships into broader marketing efforts to fuel demand generation, accelerate sales pipeline, and amplify brand impact.
The culture is collaborative, strategic, and focused on measurable business outcomes.

You'll own the global sponsorship portfolio-including big names like McLaren F1, Live Nation, and the LA28 Olympics-and lead a talented team to drive real business results.
You'll also redesign the team's structure and ways of working to boost efficiency and collaboration, while managing key relationships with agencies and partners.
The team collaborates closely with Field & Partner Marketing, Demand Generation, Brand, Events, and external partners such as McLaren F1, Live Nation, USGA, Riot Games, and LA28 Olympics.

Proven experience managing managers and leading multi-layered teams
Direct experience in sponsorship marketing and/or sports & entertainment marketing, or B2B marketing leadership with substantive sponsorship portfolio exposure
Demonstrated track record of delivering measurable pipeline, revenue, and ROI from marketing investments
Experience leading large, matrixed, cross-functional initiatives across global teams

Proven ability to evolve, consolidate, or sunset marketing programs based on data and ROI
Experience designing ROI frameworks and integration KPIs for non-traditional marketing investments
Comfortable operating in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and leading organizational change
Strong executive presence with ability to influence at SVP/EVP and external C-suite levels
Defined and adopted ROI assessment model for sponsorship agreements, consistently applied
Sharper Value-First gatekeeping with clear entry/exit criteria and improved portfolio quality
Measurable increase in sponsorship-sourced and sponsorship-influenced pipeline
Established integration KPIs with transparent quarterly reporting

The starting salary range posted for this position is $278,000.00 to $350,300.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benef

Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks.
Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.
10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training.

Instead of treating them as separate activities, you'll help make sponsorships a powerful, integrated part of our overall marketing strategy.
You will be part of a dynamic marketing leadership team driving Cisco's global sponsorship strategy.

You will be part of a dynamic marketing leadership team driving Cisco's global sponsorship strategy.

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