About the Role
The Global Head of Football Partnerships will define and lead Genius Sports’ global football strategy, driving the development and execution of high-impact partnerships across the full football ecosystem. This role is responsible for accelerating commercial growth by leveraging Genius’ technology, data, and distribution capabilities, expanding the company's position as a strategic partner and unlocking new rights, enhancing media and sponsorship value, and creating integrated commercial opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Define and execute a global football strategy to secure and grow partnerships with leagues, federations, and clubs.
- Drive revenue growth through new business development, partnerships, and innovative monetization strategies.
- Expand and optimize media and data driven inventory across football properties to maximize commercial value.
- Cultivate and deepen relationships with key stakeholders across the global football ecosystem, ensuring long-term alignment and value creation.
- Lead and develop a high-performing global team.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with commercial, product, and marketing teams to deliver integrated partnership solutions.
- Identify, negotiate, and secure rights agreements that align with the company’s commercial objectives.
- Shape strategy through deep insight into market trends, competitive dynamics, and emerging opportunities across global football.
Requirements
- Proven experience in the sports industry, with deep expertise in global football.
- Strong track record in rights acquisition, partnerships, and revenue generation.
- Experience leading senior, globally distributed teams in a high growth or complex environment.
- Established network within global football (clubs, leagues, federations).
- Strong commercial acumen with exceptional negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
- Strategic mindset with a hands-on approach to execution and delivery.
Work Type
- Hybrid working models
- Occasional travel may be required
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive salary
Benefits
- Range of benefits
- Support employee wellbeing
- Help you grow your skills, experience and career
About the Company
- By bringing together next-gen technology and the finest live data available, Genius Sports is enabling a new era of sports for fans worldwide, delivering experiences that are more immersive, interactive and personalised than ever before.
- One team, being brave, driving change.
- We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and the ability to make a difference.
Equal Opportunity
- Please let us know when you apply if you need any assistance during the recruiting process due to a disability.
