Specialist, Partnerships - Talent Ops

About Us
SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people's lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 4,100 associates, the company's products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.
Position Overview
The Specialist, Talent Operations is responsible for coordinating the end-to-end execution of talent partnerships across SharkNinja. This role serves as the connective tissue between Partnerships, Social, PR, Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Creative, and Operations, ensuring that talent collaborations run smoothly, efficiently, and consistently across markets.
From managing talent deliverable calendars and contracts to coordinating samples, mailers, and all logistical details, this role is the operational backbone of talent partnerships. The ideal candidate is exceptionally organized, detail-oriented, and calm under pressure, with a strong understanding of influencer and talent ecosystems and a passion for making complex programs feel seamless.
Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day talent operations across all global talent, brand ambassadors and brand partnerships, ensuring flawless execution from onboarding through post campaign wrap

• Manage talent calendars and timelines, coordinating key moments such as content drops, events, launches, and usage windows

• Support the administration of talent contracts and agreements, partnering closely with Marketing/IMC and Partnerships teams to track approvals, terms, deliverables, and renewals

• Support execution of sports and entertainment property partnerships, ensuring alignment across internal and external partners

• Coordinate sampling and gifting (mailer) programs tied to talent partnerships, including product selection, packaging, fulfillment, and timing

• Serve as the operational point of contact for internal teams and external partners on all talent-related logistics

• Track and manage operational details, including deliverables, usage rights, exclusivity periods, and payment milestones

• Partner cross-functionally with Social, PR, Marketing/IMC, Creative, and Media teams to ensure talent activations align with broader marketing plans

• Maintain systems, trackers, and documentation to ensure visibility, consistency, and scalability across talent programs
• Support performance tracking and reporting, working with Analytics and Partnerships teams to capture learnings and optimize future efforts

Key Functional Skills/Knowledge

• Deep organizational and project management skills with extreme attention to detail

• Understanding of talent, influencer, and brand partnerships

• Knowledge of global sports and entertainment landscape

• Experience managing contracts, calendars, and multi-stakeholder workflows

• Knowledge of managing and executing full 360 partnerships and programs

• Excellent communication skills with the ability to coordinate across teams and time zones

• Comfort navigating fast-moving, high-volume programs with competing priorities

• Process-oriented mindset with a desire to build clarity, structure, and efficiency

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in talent operations, influencer marketing, partnerships, PR, or related fields

• Proven experience managing the operational aspects of talent or creator partnerships

• Familiarity with contracts, usage rights, deliverables, and talent workflows

• Experience coordinating with Legal, Creative, and Operations teams

• Experience supporting global or multi-market initiatives preferred

Salary and Other Compensation: The annual salary range for this position is displayed below. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts (HSA) with company contribution, 401(k) retirement plan with matching, employee stock purchase program, life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, generous paid time off, company holidays, parental leave, identity theft protection, pet insurance, pre-paid legal insurance, back-up child and eldercare days, product discounts, referral bonus program, and more.
Pay Range
$63,800-$97,800 USD
Our Culture
At SharkNinja, we don't just raise the bar-we push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you'll be right at home.
What We Offer
We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what's possible. When you join, you're not just part of a company-you're part of an outrageously extraordinary community. Together, we won't just launch products-we'll disrupt entire markets.
At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja's innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.
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