Project Leader, Golf Partnerships

Project Leader, Golf Partnerships

Global Events and Planning

01-Oct-2026

Ref #: 34142

How you'll help us Keep Climbing (overview & key responsibilities)

The Project Leader, Golf Partnerships will help shape, scale and execute high-impact golf partnerships internally across the enterprise and externally to the public and key customers. We are looking for a team-oriented, passionate and experienced individual to evaluate, structure and advance strategic golf partnerships to drive revenue, enhance the customer experience and support long-term growth initiatives. Strategic partnerships include but are not limited to property and IP rights holders, various brand ambassadors, content creation and experiential programming. A successful applicant will demonstrate attention to detail and strong communication skills, along with initiative, resourcefulness, and an ability to work proactively while collaborating in a team environment. This position reports to a Sr. Manger and is located in Atlanta; hours may vary and may include days, nights, weekends etc. Travel 25% domestic/ international required.

• Collaborates closely with cross-functional teams within Delta (Sponsorship Marketing, Corporate Communications, Sales, Loyalty, Employee Engagement, Community Engagement and Government Affairs) to ensure the effective use of both hospitality and ambassador opportunities, including engagements, event tickets, employee activations.
• Lead the day-to-day workflow and projects of Delta’s agency partners and contracted talent. Communicate regularly with various stakeholders to deliver against the objectives. Manage weekly meeting cadences with Partners and internal project owners
• Work with talent representatives to manage and ensure fulfillment of contractual assets – appearance hours, production days, autographed merchandise etc.
• Development of high-level presentations and materials for Executives.
• Tracking and ownership of complex budgets.
• Understand Delta’s Commercial objectives and ideate effective and efficient ways to achieve those goals through utilization of partnership assets.

Benefits and Perks to Help You Keep Climbing

Our culture is rooted in a shared dedication to living our values – Care, Integrity, Resilience, Servant Leadership, and Teamwork – every day, in everything we do. At Delta, our people are our success. At the heart of what we offer is our focus on Sharing Success with Delta employees. Exploring a career at Delta gives you a chance to see the world while earning great compensation and benefits to help you keep climbing along the way.

Why You'll Love Delta

• Competitive salary, industry-leading profit sharing program, and performance incentives
• 401(k) with generous company contributions up to 9%
• Paid time off including vacation, holidays, paid personal time, maternity and parental leave
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability and life benefits
• Family care assistance through fertility support, surrogacy and adoption assistance, lactation support, subsidized back-up care, and programs that help with loved ones in all stages
• Holistic Wellbeing programs to support physical, emotional, social, and financial health, including access to an employee assistance program offering support for you and anyone in your household, free financial coaching, and extensive resources supporting mental health
• Domestic and International space-available flight privileges for employees and eligible family members
• World-wide partnerships to engage in community service and innovative goals created to focus on sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint
• Recognition rewards and awards through the platform Unstoppable Together
• Business Resource Groups created to connect employees with common interests to promote inclusion, provide perspective and help implement strategies
• Access to over 500 discounts, specialty savings and voluntary benefits through Deltaperks such as car and hotel rentals and auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, and childcare

What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications)

• Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States.
• Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.
• Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles.
• Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data.
• 4+ years Marketing, promotions and/or project management experience.
• Extensive knowledge of the Professional Golf ecosystem, YouTube Golf, golf content creators and golf influencer landscape.
• Previous experience working with brand ambassador talent/personalities, properties and rights holders.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)

• Candidate with working knowledge of Delta’s culture & corporate goals
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• High energy, positive, professional attitude, pride in work product and passion the job.
• Agency experience or experience working with agency partners.
• Executive interface experience which includes writing high level briefs, concise email correspondence, presenting and providing recommendations.