Project & Business Development Manager shaping the future of sports business and technology. Developing business models and partnerships in a growth-oriented sports ecosystem.
Responsibilities
Strategic development and implementation of business and commercialisation concepts for clubs, athletes and brands
Establishing, maintaining and managing partnerships with leagues, investors, agencies, brands and technology partners
Analysis of market, technology and investment trends (fan experience, data economy, sports tech, sustainability, new sponsorship models)
Initiating, managing and operationally executing projects across club marketing, sports tech, investments and digitalisation
Development of business plans, investment strategies and performance analyses
Leading interdisciplinary project teams and managing external service providers
Supporting the positioning and continued development of the company within the international sports business
Requirements
Several years of experience in the sports business, ideally in marketing/commercialisation, club management, athlete advisory, sports tech or investment
Proven experience in project management and business development
Deep understanding of the economic, media and technological structures of professional sports
Strong sensitivity to market and technology trends such as data analytics, digital platforms, fan engagement, AI and athlete branding
Strong analytical skills, strategic mindset, and a hands-on approach to implementation
A robust network in the sports and media industry is a plus
Fluent German and English
Benefits
Direct collaboration with top decision-makers from clubs, leagues, brands and investors
Significant scope to shape your own projects and ideas
A passionate environment with high strategic relevance
Trust-based collaboration within a compact and ambitious team
Job title
Senior Project & Business Development Manager – Sports, Tech, Investment
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