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About the Role

We are looking for someone to drive sales and brand partnerships with clear ownership, taking the sales area to the next level together with the team. This role is crucial for our mission to win over more strong brands for Prematch and expand existing partnerships, while also strengthening our sales operations.

Responsibilities

• Take primary responsibility for our B2C, Engagement & Media sales area and act as the #1 salesperson.
• Lead and develop the interdisciplinary sales team, setting clear revenue targets.
• Acquire new brand partnerships and further develop existing ones, from concept to execution.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with decision-makers at partner companies.
• Evaluate the strategic and financial value of partnerships and provide clear recommendations to the CEO.
• Integrate sales, concept development, and partnership management to ensure successful partnerships.
• Lead concept development and partnership management, ensuring close collaboration with sales.
• Coordinate partnership activities with Marketing, Product, and Finance teams.
• Monitor the market and competitors to identify and leverage new opportunities for strategic decisions.

Requirements

• 5-10 years of experience in Strategic Partnerships, Business Development, or Media Sales with a proven track record in closing growth deals.
• Strong understanding of your field and confidence in interacting at a senior level.
• Fluent in German and English.
• Active involvement in amateur football as a player, coach, or in club management.
• A proactive, startup-oriented mindset, willing to tackle tasks without a predefined roadmap.
• Experience leading a sales or partnership team with responsibility for revenue targets.
• Ability to build relationships at the executive level, negotiate confidently, and communicate effectively with demanding decision-makers.
• Hands-on mentality with a proactive approach to sales.
• Proficiency with CRM systems (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce), Google Workspace, and LinkedIn Sales Navigator.

Skills

• Strategic Partnerships
• Business Development
• Media Sales
• Growth Deal Closing
• Sales Leadership
• Team Development
• Brand Partnership Acquisition
• Partnership Management
• Relationship Building
• Negotiation
• Market Analysis
• CRM Systems (HubSpot, Salesforce)
• Google Workspace
• LinkedIn Sales Navigator

Location

• Cologne
• Berlin

Work Type

• Full-time
• Hybrid (minimum 2-3 days per week in office)
• Remote flexibility
• Work from anywhere

Experience Level

• 5-10 years
• Senior Level

Salary/Compensations

• Competitive salary

Benefits

• Opportunity to shape company growth and impact amateur football.
• Competitive salary.
• Employee stock option plan (VSOP).
• 27 vacation days per year.
• Special parental leave policy.
• Modern IT equipment.
• Offices in Cologne, Berlin, and London.
• Virtual office option.
• Ability to work from other offices.
• Home office options.
• Team events.
• Team offsites.

About the Company

• We are building the platform that amateur football deserves, creating a digital home for the passion of millions involved in the sport every weekend.
• We are Prematch, and we are changing the amateur football landscape.