IT Service / Key Account Manager managing customer relations with strategic focus on service delivery and business potential generation in the banking sector.
About the role
- Head of Brand Partnerships managing international brand relationships and partnerships for media tech company L1VE GmbH. Focusing on C-level engagements within sports and entertainment sectors.
Responsibilities
- As Head of Brand Partnerships, you are the driving force behind building and developing global brand partnerships.
- Your focus is on winning top-tier brands at C-level for L1VE, managing the entire sales funnel top-down, and creating long-term partnerships that scale our platform.
- You combine sales excellence with creative brand intuition and know how to translate complex media-tech offerings and immersive experiences into clear business cases that excite brands in sports and music.
- Acquisition and management of global top accounts, including contract negotiations, budget responsibility, and long-term relationship building.
- Coordination of the entire sales funnel in close collaboration with Rights Division, Creative Marketing & Brand Experience, Media Sales, and Consulting.
- Development of customized brand integrations, co-creation projects, and content campaigns connecting our technology with partner objectives.
- Analysis of market trends, data, and innovation potential within the global media and brand activation landscape.
- Representation of L1VE at international industry events, conferences, and C-level partner meetings.
- Revenue responsibility for the Brand Partnerships segment – including forecasting, reporting, and KPI tracking.
Requirements
- Minimum of 8 years’ experience in international brand partnerships, media sales, sponsorship, or strategic marketing
- Proven success in building and closing complex deals with global brands in sports, music, entertainment, or lifestyle
- Established C-level network across relevant industries (FMCG, Automotive, Tech, Telco, Luxury, Sportswear, Fashion, etc.)
- Strong conceptual and communication skills to turn creative ideas into business value
- Experience with digital platforms, data products, and innovative media technologies
- Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to think strategically while delivering hands-on results
- International networker with an excellent sense for brands
- Strategic, creative, and results-oriented
- Passion for sports, music, and media innovation
- Empathetic, persuasive, and inspiring in partner relations
- Dynamic, adaptable, and motivated to work in a fast-paced startup environment
- University degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Media Management, or Sports/Music Business
- Alternatively: comparable practical training and professional experience in media, technology, or brand partnerships
- Additional qualifications (e.g., MBA, executive education programs, or specializations in Digital Media, Brand Strategy, or Business Development) are an advantage
- Deep understanding of digital business models, brand management, data, and technology trends in the international media landscape
- Demonstrated sales excellence and leadership competence are more important than formal education
- English and German: fluent to native proficiency
- Additional languages (Spanish, Portuguese, French) are an advantage.
Benefits
- Attractive base salary and performance-based bonus
- Equity participation with tangible impact on company success
- The opportunity to actively shape structures and processes in a fast-scaling, international tech company
- A dynamic, creative environment at the intersection of technology, sports, and entertainment
- Modern tools and a flexible work setup — including a beautiful office in the heart of Berlin-Mitte
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