VP, Global Brand Partnerships

About the Job We are seeking a rare kind of operator – a VP, Global Brand Partnerships to architect and own Nova Sky Stories’ global brand revenue engine. This role sits at the center of how Nova scales – transforming our drone light shows into one of the most premium, in‑demand brand storytelling platforms in the world. You won’t just grow sponsorship revenue; you’ll redefine what brand partnerships look like in experiential media. You will design and build Nova’s global sponsorship ecosystem from the ground up – defining the commercial model, creating scalable systems, and unlocking repeatable revenue across markets. At the same time, you’ll personally lead and close our most strategic, high‑impact partnerships with global brands and agencies. This is not a traditional sales leadership role. It’s a builder role. You’ll operate as a strategic counterpart to the CEO and CFO on marquee deals, while constructing the infrastructure, team, and playbooks that enable exponential growth across every tier of the business. Key Responsibilities Identify cultural moments, properties, and environments where Nova becomes a defining presence – from global sporting events and music festivals to fashion weeks, marquee city moments, and seasonal spectacles. Shape where and how Nova shows up across the global cultural landscape, embedding the platform into high‑impact experiential moments. Proactively originate relationships with global brands, agencies, and partners – positioning Nova as a must‑have platform before formal deals exist. Establish the strategic framework for brand participation, including category exclusivity, partnership tiers, and brand standards that protect long‑term premium positioning. Build the narrative, data, and performance storytelling that translates cultural relevance into measurable brand impact. Originate, structure, and close Nova’s most strategic global deals – including multi‑market, multi‑year, and category‑defining partnerships. Partner directly with the CEO and executive team on marquee accounts and high‑stakes negotiations. Own senior relationships with CMOs, agency leadership, and key IP/rights holders. Structure complex, multi‑party agreements across brands, Nova, and external stakeholders. Define, build, and evolve Nova’s shows into scalable global “properties” with clear positioning, audience, and long‑term brand value. Design the commercial architecture for each property – including sponsorship inventory, rights, integrations, and tiered partnership models. Ensure each property is differentiated, culturally relevant, and commercially compelling. Identify and secure long‑term partners aligned with both creative vision and revenue strategy. Partner cross‑functionally (creative, production, leadership) to embed monetization into the foundation of every show. Continuously refine property strategy based on performance, partner feedback, and market opportunity. Define pricing strategy, category rules, and deal governance to maintain premium positioning at scale. Build approval frameworks and guardrails for partnership selection and non‑standard deals. Create the systems that enable consistent, repeatable global revenue growth. Lead the full partner lifecycle – from activation through renewal – ensuring world‑class execution across global shows. Build measurement and ROI frameworks that clearly demonstrate value to partners and drive long‑term retention. Ensure Nova becomes a core platform within brand storytelling strategies. Continuously improve partnership performance through data, insights, and creative collaboration. Build and lead a high‑caliber, senior partnerships team, expanding across regions and categories as the business scales. Design an organization that supports both enterprise deal‑making and global sponsorship execution. Establish a culture of commercial excellence, accountability, and strategic thinking. Partner closely with creative, production, and executive leadership to align storytelling with monetization. Required Experience & Qualifications 12–15+ years of progressive experience in brand partnerships, business development, or commercial leadership – within agencies, brand‑side organizations, or properties that have built partnership models from the ground up. A proven track record of building and scaling multi‑market or global revenue streams, ideally across experiential, live entertainment, sports, media, or adjacent industries. Demonstrated success structuring and closing large‑scale, multi‑year, multi‑market partnerships with global brands, agencies, or enterprise clients. Deep, senior‑level relationships with CMOs, global brand leaders, agency executives, and key decision‑makers – with the ability to originate opportunities and accelerate deal cycles. Experience operating at the intersection of brand, media, IP, and live/experiential environments, including complex, multi‑stakeholder ecosystems. Strong commercial systems thinking – with the ability to design and scale pricing models, sponsorship architecture, deal governance, and revenue operations. Executive‑level commercial acumen, with ownership or significant influence over $10M+ revenue streams, pipelines, or portfolios. Proven ability to lead through influence across cross‑functional teams (creative, production, operations, legal, finance) in high‑stakes deal environments. Experience building and leading high‑performing partnerships or commercial teams, ideally across regions or global markets. Sharp strategic judgment – able to balance long‑term platform building with near‑term revenue delivery. Comfort operating in a fast‑moving, global environment, with frequent travel and senior external engagement. Experience in experiential media, live entertainment, sports sponsorship, or large‑scale touring properties. A background working with – or within – global brand organizations, holding companies, or leading agency networks. Exposure to IP‑driven partnerships, including film, entertainment franchises, licensed media, or rights‑managed properties. A track record of building new revenue categories or monetizing emerging platforms. What Success Looks Like (Year 1 and beyond) Establish Nova as a top‑tier global experiential sponsorship platform – competing directly with the world’s leading live entertainment properties. Secure multiple category‑defining partnerships with global brands across touring and IP‑driven shows. Build a repeatable, scalable global revenue engine with clear pricing discipline and consistent deal structure. Drive meaningful growth in sponsorship revenue per show and expand long‑term contracted value across the portfolio. Create a best‑in‑class activation and measurement system that delivers clear ROI, high partner satisfaction, and strong renewal rates. Benefits Health Insurance 401(k) Matching Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays Flexible Work Arrangements Vision Insurance Position Locations Gilching, Germany Test Engineer As a Test Engineer at Nova Sky Stories, you will own the design, development, and maintenance of our manual and automated testing infrastructure. You will work closely with software, hardware, and production teams to ensure that our flight‑control software, creative tools, and show‑orchestration systems meet the highest standards of reliability and performance. Key Responsibilities: Develop and maintain manual and automated unit tests, integration tests, and end‑to‑end test suites. Build and optimize test pipelines to support continuous integration and delivery. Collaborate with developers to identify, diagnose, and resolve software defects. Design test strategies for new features and system components. Contribute to improving internal QA processes, tooling, and best practices. Work with C++ and Qt/QML codebases to write effective, maintainable test code. Ensure test coverage and reliability for mission‑critical systems used in large‑scale drone show productions. Investigate issues, reproduce complex edge cases, and provide detailed feedback to engineers. Required Experience & Qualifications Strong experience in C++ development. Hands‑on experience with automated testing (unit, integration, CI pipelines). Ability to design clear, reliable test cases and frameworks. Familiarity with modern development workflows (Git, CI/CD, code review culture). Experience with Qt/QML, especially for UI‑driven testing. Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail. Ability to communicate fluently in German and English. Knowledge of testing embedded, real‑time, or robotics systems is a plus. Experience in the entertainment tech, UAV, or simulation domains is a plus. What You’ll Love About Working With Us Be part of something innovative: Work on projects that combine cutting‑edge technology and creativity to deliver one‑of‑a‑kind visual experiences. Creative freedom: Autonomy to take on challenges, propose solutions, and see ideas implemented in real‑world applications. Direct impact: Your work will have a real and visible influence on the execution of massive, high‑profile visual events across the globe. Supportive environment: A fun, forward‑thinking team that loves solving big problems and working together to create something magical. Competitive salary, flexible hours, and front‑row access to the incredible visual experiences you help bring to life. Production Coordinator We are seeking a Production Coordinator to help drive execution across our most complex, high‑visibility U.S. productions. In this role, you’ll own the details that make shows happen – travel, ground transportation, vendor coordination, schedules, documentation, and on‑the‑ground readiness. You’ll take defined work‑streams and run with them, ensuring nothing slips and everything moves forward. Responsibilities: Partner with PMs to drive key work‑streams across complex productions. Own logistics: travel, lodging, transportation, vendor coordination, crew onboarding. Maintain the operational “source‑of‑truth” (docs, trackers, schedules, contacts). Keep communication tight across internal teams and external partners. Identify risks early and bring solutions. Own and maintain travel workflows (Navan and related tools). Keep trackers accurate, clean, and aligned with budgets. Ensure bookings meet show needs and cost targets. Streamline expense tracking and documentation for accounting. Keep all project documentation organized and up to date in Backbone, Google Drive, Slack, Sheets. Maintain call sheets and run‑of‑show schedules. Drive post‑show reporting and ensure learnings are captured and shared. Support onsite coordination of crew, vendors, and venue partners. Help manage timelines from load‑in through strike. Track invoices, receipts, and support actuals. Assist with post‑show reporting and wrap deliverables. Capture insights and improve processes for future shows. Required Qualifications 1–3 years of experience in live events, touring, film production, or similar fast‑paced operational environments. Highly organized with strong attention to detail – able to catch what others miss and communicate it clearly. Calm under pressure and able to juggle multiple moving pieces at once. Proficient in Google Workspace and comfortable working with spreadsheets. Willing to travel and work nights/weekends during show windows. Valid driver’s license required. Ideal Experience Experience supporting senior production leads (PM, AP, Supervisor) on complex shows. Hands‑on experience managing travel logistics at scale. Comfortable coordinating multiple vendors simultaneously. Strong documentation habits across fast‑moving teams. Exposure to aviation‑adjacent or safety‑sensitive operations. What Defines You Highly reliable, organized, and execution‑focused. Calm under pressure and effective in an onsite operating environment. A clear, proactive communicator who escalates issues early and appropriately. Enjoys making complicated work feel simple for the team. Team‑oriented, humble, and eager to learn. Interested in growing into increased production ownership over time. #J-18808-Ljbffr