Specialist, Partnerships Talent Ops

About Us

SharkNinjais a global product design and technology company with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positivelyimpactpeoples lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted global brands Shark and Ninja the company has a proventrack recordof bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowedSharkNinjato enter multiple product categories driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham Massachusetts with more than4100associates the companys 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

• Coordinatesamplingand 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-relatedlogistics

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

• Partner cross-functionally with Social PRMarketing/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 andoptimizefuture 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