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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