What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Strategic Partnerships position at Global Promotional Sourcing?
Company Description Global Promotional Sourcing (GPS) is a leading, woman-owned loyalty solutions provider serving casinos and gaming operators across the United States. For over 25 years, GPS has specialized in driving guest engagement, retention, and incremental revenue through innovative, data-driven marketing strategies. As the only all-in-one provider of loyalty solutions for the gaming industry, GPS supports clients from ideation through fulfillment, acting as an extension of their internal teams. With a 100% on-time delivery rate and a strong reputation as a $329M trusted marketing partner, GPS is committed to long-term collaboration and client success. The company is NWBOC-certified and a 7x Inc. 5000 honoree, reflecting its sustained growth and industry leadership.
Role Description The Director of Strategic Partnerships is a full-time, on-site role based in Henderson, NV, responsible for developing, managing, and growing high-impact partnerships within the casino and gaming ecosystem. This role includes identifying new strategic opportunities, overseeing key accounts, and collaborating with internal teams to design loyalty and marketing solutions that align with partner objectives. The Director will lead contract negotiations, manage long-term partner relationships, and regularly analyze program performance to inform strategic recommendations. Day-to-day responsibilities involve strategic planning, preparing and delivering presentations, coordinating cross-functional initiatives, and ensuring that partnership activities contribute to measurable business growth. The role requires close collaboration with sales, marketing, operations, and data teams to ensure seamless execution and strong partner satisfaction.
Qualifications
- Strong Strategic Partnerships and Account Management skills to build, nurture, and expand relationships with key external stakeholders.
- Demonstrated Strategic Planning and Analytical Skills to evaluate performance data, identify growth opportunities, and guide long-term partnership strategies.
- Proven Contract Negotiation experience with the ability to structure, negotiate, and finalize agreements that align with business and partner objectives.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across sales, marketing, operations, and executive leadership.
- Experience in the gaming, hospitality, or loyalty marketing industries is highly beneficial.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field; advanced degree or relevant certifications are a plus.
- Demonstrated leadership experience, including managing cross-functional initiatives and influencing senior stakeholders.
- Ability to work on-site in Henderson, NV, with occasional travel to partner locations and industry events as needed.