Head of Brand Partnerships
L1VE GmbH New York $120,000/year
Your mission
Join our team and, as Head of Brand Partnerships, connect global brands with immersive technology. To further expand our international partner network, we are looking for a strategic and passionate professional with a strong sense for brands, relationships, and sustainable growth.
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 trackingTo further expand our international partner network, we are looking for a strategic and passionate professional with a strong sense for brands, relationships, and sustainable growth.
Your profile
Experience, Knowledge & Skills- 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
- Willingness to tarvel up to 50%
- 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: fluent to native proficiency
- Additional languages (German, Spanish, Portuguese, French) are an advantage
- 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
Join our team and shape the future of global brand partnerships as Head of Brand Partnerships.
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