Global Head of Soccer Partnerships

By bringing together next-gen technology and the finest live data available Genius Sports is enabling a new era of sports for fans worldwide delivering experiences that are more immersive interactive and personalised than ever before. Learn more at geniussports.com.  

The role: 
The Global Head of Soccer Partnerships will define and lead Genius Sports’ global soccer strategy driving the development and execution of high-impact partnerships across the full soccer ecosystem including leagues federations clubs rights holders as well as their media partners sponsors and commercial stakeholders. Reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer this enterprise-level role is responsible for accelerating commercial growth by leveraging Genius’ technology data and distribution capabilities. 

This role will expand Genius’ position as a strategic partner not only to the sport itself but to the wider soccer ecosystem unlocking new rights enhancing media and sponsorship value and creating integrated commercial opportunities that deepen fan engagement at scale. 

What You'll Do: 

• Define and execute a global soccer strategy to secure and grow partnerships with leagues federations and clubs.
• Drive revenue growth through new business development partnerships and innovative monetization strategies
• Expand and optimize media and data driven inventory across football properties to maximize commercial value
• Cultivate and deepen relationships with key stakeholders across the global football ecosystem ensuring long-term alignment and value creation.
• Lead and develop a high-performing global team.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with commercial product and marketing teams to deliver integrated partnership solutions
• Identify negotiate and secure rights agreements that align with the company’s commercial objectives
• Shape strategy through deep insight into market trends competitive dynamics and emerging opportunities across global soccer 
  

What You’ll Bring:  

• Proven experience in the sports industry with deep expertise in global soccer
• Strong track record in rights acquisition partnerships and revenue generation
• Experience leading senior globally distributed teams in a high growth or complex environment 
• Established network within global soccer (clubs leagues federations)
• Strong commercial acumen with exceptional negotiation and stakeholder management skills  
• Strategic mindset with a hands-on approach to execution and delivery 
  

This role offers an annualized salary of up to $350000 USD plus variable compensation and includes eligibility for Genius Sports Group’s benefits plan. 

We enjoy an ‘office-first’ culture and maximize opportunities to collaborate connect and learn together. Our hybrid working models differ depending on your role and location. Occasional travel may be required. 

As well as a competitive salary and range of benefits we’re committed to supporting employee wellbeing and helping you grow your skills experience and career. Learn more about how rewarding life at Genius can be at Reward | Genius Sports.   

One team being brave driving change   

We strive to create an inclusive working environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging and the ability to make a difference. Learn more about our values and culture at Culture | Genius Sports.   

Please let us know when you apply if you need any assistance during the recruiting process due to a disability.   

What We Do

Genius Sports is the layer between what happens on the field and how the world engages with it. Our solutions across the global sports ecosystem are underpinned by our next generation big data and artificial intelligence platform GeniusIQ. By ingesting and computing multiple real-time data feeds GeniusIQ powers a wide range of functions and applications across sports performance and officiation fan engagement advertising and sports betting. Founded in 2001 Genius Sports is now one of the world’s largest sports technology companies working with the likes of the NFL NBA EPL FIBA ESPN Sky Sports Flutter DraftKings and 100s more. We're headquartered in New York and London with offices in Los Angeles Medellin Tallinn Sofia Singapore Lausanne Manchester and Melbourne.

Why Work With Us

We are one team being brave driving change. Our company values help create a cohesive culture where we think feel and act like One Genius. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging and the ability to make a difference driving our vision to be everywhere in sports redefining experiences through technology.

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