Senior Sports Marketing Lead/Director

Role: Senior Sports Marketing Specialist – Global Football Partnerships

Type: 12-Month Contract (Maternity Cover)

Location: London (3 days on-site, 2 days remote)

About the Opportunity

Join the internal sports marketing and partnerships lab of a global tech leader. Sitting at the intersection of elite European football and cutting-edge consumer tech / Generative AI, you will lead high-profile club partnerships, commercial governance, and multi-market campaign distribution.

Key Responsibilities

• Club Governance: Manage relationships and commercial execution across marquee European football clubs (including Arsenal, Liverpool, Barcelona, PSG, and Bayern Munich).
• Rights & Contracts: Serve as the regional escalation lead for rights reviews, contract addendums, and category conflict management.
• Asset & Content Production: Oversee player-access shoot days and translate contractual rights into global marketing assets.
• Strategic Leadership: Act as the regional thought partner evaluating inbound sports sponsorship opportunities across EMEA.

What We’re Looking For

• 10+ years of senior experience in sports marketing, rights management, and commercial sponsorship execution.
• Proven background managing global partnerships within a top-tier consumer brand or leading sports agency.
• Direct experience collaborating with football clubs on multi-market campaigns.
• Strong commercial acumen paired with an interest in consumer tech and AI.
• Immediate availability or short notice period to start in early December.

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