Business Development Manager

Guiding and coordinating Partnership & Sales Departments

Collaborate closely with partnership & sales units within our club network to align inventory, sponsorship goals, streamline processes, and optimize revenue generation.

Maximize Market Presence

 Lead the identification and acquisition of sponsorship opportunities, leveraging your expertise to cultivate new client relationships and expand our market presence.

Managing Sponsorship Opportunities

Manage sponsorship opportunities within our portfolio, outlining project plans, milestones, and timelines to ensure successful negotiation and agreement.

Managing cross-asset sales initiatives

collaborate closely with partnership & sales units within the World of Red Bull to drive partnership & sales initiatives across the Corporate Projects within the World of Red Bull

Stakeholder Relationships

Develop and nurture internal and external relationships with key stakeholders in the sports industry to transform promising ventures into strategic sponsorship initiatives.

Creativity & Innovation

Create innovative sponsorship approaches and pitches in collaboration with clubs and potential partners to drive revenue growth and maximize brand exposure. Stay abreast of industry trends to develop creative sponsorship campaigns and strategies that resonate with target audiences.

Product Development

Drive product development initiatives for clubs, Red Bull Soccer, and the broader Red Bull ecosystem to attract new sponsors and enhance existing partnerships particularly internationally and across our club network.

On-the-ground support

Direct, hands-on assistance provided to sales teams or representatives in our club network, essentially offering guidance to ensure successful sales activities.

Masters’ degree, ideally in Business Administration, Strategy, or related field

Intercultural experience

At least 5 years of professional experience in sponsorship sales or business development roles within the sports industry.

Proven track record of successfully securing and managing sponsorship agreements in a fast-paced environment.

Experience in conducting trend and market research within the sports or technology sector.

In-depth understanding of sponsorship sales within the SportsTech market and strong business acumen.

Ability to cultivate and maintain sustainable relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Proficiency in developing creative sponsorship proposals and business case modeling.

Entrepreneurial mindset with a drive for results and solution orientation.

Strong project management and execution skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage complexity.

Excellent communication skills in both German and English, with strong networking abilities.

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