Senior Manager, Brand and Marketing (Sponsorship)

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You are as unique as your background, experience and point of view. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. You'll work with dynamic colleagues - experts in their fields - who are eager to share their knowledge with you. Your leaders will inspire and help you reach your potential and soar to new heights. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities to make life brighter for our Clients - who are at the heart of everything we do. At Sun Life, we're driven by our Purpose: helping our Clients achieve lifetime financial security and live healthier lives. Our values shape how we work: caring, authentic, bold, inspiring, and impactful. When you join Sun Life, you'll work with passionate colleagues and empowering leaders who support your growth and celebrate your contributions, so you can make a meaningful difference in our Clients' lives. Discover how you can make a difference in the lives of individuals, families and communities around the world. Job Description: Senior Manager, Brand and Marketing (Sponsorship) The Senior Manager, Brand and Marketing (Sponsorship) is a key member of Sun Life Hong Kong’s Brand & Marketing function. The role is responsible for developing and delivering strategic sponsorships and external partnerships that strengthen brand awareness and equity, deepen engagement with Clients and communities, and support sustainable business growth. The successful candidate will identify high-impact opportunities, build strong partner relationships, and lead integrated activation programmes from strategy through execution and measurement. Key Responsibilities 1. Sponsorship strategy and portfolio management Develop and execute Sun Life Hong Kong’s sponsorship and external partnership strategy in alignment with brand, marketing and business priorities. Identify, assess and recommend sponsorship opportunities based on strategic fit, audience relevance, brand impact, commercial potential, risk and return on investment. 2. Partnership development and management Build and maintain strong relationships with rights holders, organisations, industry bodies, agencies, vendors and other external partners. Lead partnership negotiations, commercial discussions and contract development, working closely with Legal, Compliance, Risk and Procurement. 3. Integrated activation and delivery Lead the end-to-end planning and execution of sponsorship activations, events, campaigns and engagement programmes across paid, owned and earned channels. Translate partnership assets into compelling brand and business activation plans in collaboration with Digital Marketing, Distribution, Communications and other internal teams. Ensure all executions comply with Sun Life’s brand standards, governance requirements and operational controls. 4. Performance, budget and project management Define clear objectives, KPIs and measurement frameworks for each sponsorship; track performance and provide actionable insights and recommendations. Manage budgets, timelines, resources, agencies and vendors to deliver high-quality outcomes on time and within budget. Maintain robust project governance, documentation and risk management across multiple concurrent initiatives. 5. Stakeholder engagement and leadership Influence and align cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders on sponsorship strategy, investment priorities and activation detail plans. Provide clear updates, recommendations and post-programme evaluations to management. Coach and guide team member and sponsorship partners, fostering strong collaboration and high standards of execution. Job Requirements Bachelor’s degree or above. At least 8 years of relevant experience in sponsorship, external partnerships, event management and/or integrated marketing, with a strong track record of leading complex projects. Proven experience developing sponsorship strategies, evaluating opportunities, negotiating partnerships and delivering end-to-end activations. Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams, budgets, timelines and stakeholders. Commercially minded and data-driven, with the ability to define KPIs, assess performance and translate insights into action. Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation and relationship-management skills. Strong judgement, attention to detail and ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed environment. Experience in insurance or financial services is preferred but not required. Proficiency in Cantonese. Fluency in written and spoken English. At Sun Life, we cultivate a High-Performance, Caring Culture that empowers our people to achieve outstanding results, embrace continuous growth, and create meaningful impact. We succeed together by fostering an inclusive environment where wellbeing, collaboration, and accountability are equally valued. We offer 5-day work, attractive salary, MPF, group life and group medical insurance; and excellent career development opportunities to the right candidate. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Application forms and resume will be kept for a period of 24 months after completion of the recruitment process. (All information will be held in strict confidence and only be used for recruitment purpose). Job Category: Marketing Posting End Date: 13/11/2026