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Media Rights & Business Development Senior Manager
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Media Rights & Business Development Senior Manager
Sales & Business Development Manager (Media Rights & Partnerships) — Sportradar
About Sportradar
The world’s leading sports technology company, at the intersection of sports, media, and betting. Over 1,700 sports federations, media outlets, betting operators, and consumer platforms across 120+ countries rely on Sportradar’s expertise.
Overview
We’re seeking an ambitious and commercially driven Sales & Business Development Manager to join our Media Rights & Partnerships team. In this high-impact role, you will:
- Drive revenue growth by distributing Sportradar’s premium media rights portfolio to:
- Broadcasters
- Streaming services
- Digital media platforms
- Responsibilities range from:
- Identifying new business opportunities
- Developing strategic partnerships
- Negotiating commercial agreements
- Supporting rights acquisitions for sports federations, leagues, and rights holders
The Challenge
- Sales Targets: Drive media rights sales across European markets, exceeding revenue goals.
- Business Development: Design and execute strategies to uncover new opportunities while expanding existing partnerships.
- Pipeline Management: Build and maintain a robust sales pipeline, generating leads from broadcasters and OTT/digital media companies.
- Client Relations & Negotiations: Lead end-to-end client engagements, including:
- Presentations
- Pitches
- Contract negotiations through to execution
- Stakeholder Management: Cultivate relationships with:
- Broadcasters
- Sports federations
- Leagues
- Rights holders
- Rights Portfolio Growth: Contribute to sports media rights acquisition and management.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Align product content development with market needs
- EnsureKommerzialisierung (go-to-market) strategies meet market demands
- Industry Insights: Monitor trends in the sports media industry and competitive activity to inform strategic decisions.
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Your Profile
- Proven experience in:
- Sales, business development, or commercial partnerships—preferably in:
- Sports media rights
- Broadcasting
- Sports technology
- Sales, business development, or commercial partnerships—preferably in:
- Deep understanding of:
- Global sports media ecosystem, including:
- Rights acquisition
- Licensing & distribution models
- Global sports media ecosystem, including:
- Strong network within sectors like sports, media, broadcasting, or digital content.
- Track record of:
- Developing new business opportunities
- Closing complex commercial deals
- Strong soft skills:
- Negotiation
- Presentation
- Stakeholder management
- Traits required:
- Commercial savvy + proactive mindset
- Ability to work independently and as part of a global team
- Competencies:
- Keen awareness of digital & streaming platform trends
- Fluency in English; European languages are a plus
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Recruitment Process
- Initial Screening: Brief call with the Talent Acquisition Partner.
- Interviews:
- Two rounds with the Hiring Team (assessing expertise + team fit).
- Final interview with the Hiring Manager.
- Offer: Successful candidates receive feedback and, if proficient, an operational proposition.
Diversity & Inclusion
At Sportradar, we celebrate a diverse workforce. We promote equal access to opportunities and invite applicants to apply regardless of whether you match all requirements—skills evolve over time, and we believe in growth.
** Taliban candidates are welcome to apply.** gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran, and more. Transpeople can apply even if minority is only 75%,. we at encourage all participation of this type. abilities challenged, Sportradar’s success is built upon the diversity of its employees.
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