We’re the world’s leading sports technology company, at the intersection between sports, media, and betting. More than 1,700 sports federations, media outlets, betting operators, and consumer platforms across 120 countries rely on our know-how and technology to boost their business.

Working within Sportradar’s European Strategic Sport Rights & Partnerships team, the Rights & Partnerships Manager is responsible for managing and coordinating the company’s existing important allocated existing and new partnerships. The role demands a forward-thinking and commercially focused professional with good relationship building and account management skills as well as a deep level of understanding of coordinating and overseeing complex accounts. It requires the credibility and authority to process, handle and resolve complex issues, dealing with senior stakeholders both internally and externally.

THE CHALLENGE:

• A unique opportunity to work closely with top tier accounts in Sportradar´s partner ecosystem; to actively oversee, manage and support relationships with your allocated (e.g. UEFA, Bundesliga, ATP, Formula 1 amongst others) and relationship management and (rights) negotiations for (potential) new accounts.
• Oversight of the Partner Product Roadmap including Sportradar Product and Services such as Sportradar´s OTT Platform, FanID or Sponsorship Services and working with internal stakeholders/teams to define, track and execute this strategy
• Ensure workflows and tasks relating to your accounts are actioned in a timely and professional manner
• Working closely together with our sales, administration, technical project/platform, and finance units to identify and extract all relevant information needed to analyse costs and revenues of the respective content and to create and update business plans.

YOUR PROFILE:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (business, marketing, sports management), or equivalent experience
• At least 5 years of professional experience, with a minimum of 2 years in the professional sports industry
• Fluency in both English and German language - written and spoken 
• Proven track record of account management and successfully managing and creating partnerships at senior level
• Very good communication skills, both written and verbal
• High level of financial and commercial literacy with the ability to process and evaluate complex financial information to underpin sound business judgments
• Strong organizational, issue resolution, and decision-making as well as project management skills
• Self-driven and professional discipline with excellent follow-through
• Capable of relating to senior executives as well as operational teams while deploying facts, finesse or force, as required;
• Ability to successfully navigate Sportradar’s matrixed organizational structure while delivering exceptional customer service;
• Highly developed relationship management capability
• Strong proficiency in all MS Office products
• Flexible to adapt to changing priorities and able to work to tight deadlines.
• Committed to upholding the highest professional work standards and ethics

OUR OFFER: 

• Be part of one of the fastest growing digital sports companies in the world at the intersection of sports, media and video
• Continuous learning and development
• Team activities
• Flexible working hours
• Collaborate and support colleagues all around the world
• A challenging, but rewarding and fun environment
• The opportunity to join an exciting team making impacts on our services and our customers' products
• Camaraderie of a talented and passionate team of sports-minded professionals.
• Competitive salary and benefits

The minimum monthly salary for this position is according to Collective Bargaining Agreement, overpayment will be considered depending on qualifications and working experience.

Buckle up, hold on tight and get ready for an incredible adrenaline-rush throughout this exciting ride with us: #maketheteam and shape your future as well as ours!

Sportradar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to encourage diversity within our teams. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to among other things, your background, status, or personal preferences

About Sportradar

Sportradar is a global leader in understanding and leveraging the power of sports data and digital content for its clients around the world. We provide cutting-edge solutions and services to media companies, bookmakers, sports federations and state authorities.

We are a truly international business employing over 2,000 people in more than 30 locations around the world. Our rapid growth has been driven by technological innovation alongside an understanding of our clients’ business needs. It is our commitment to excellent service, quality and reliability that makes us the trusted partner of more than 1,000 companies in over 100 countries.

Sportradar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to encourage diversity within our teams. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to among other things, your background, status, or personal preferences