L1VE

Head of Brand Partnerships – International

L1VE

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: New York City • New York • United States

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Salary

💰 €120,000 - €125,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • 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.
  • 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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Hard Skills & Tools
international brand partnershipsmedia salessponsorshipstrategic marketingcontract negotiationsbudget managementKPI trackingdigital platformsdata productsmedia technologies
Soft Skills
conceptual skillscommunication skillsentrepreneurial mindsetstrategic thinkingcreativityresults-orientednetworkingpersuasivenessadaptabilitymotivation
Certifications
MBAexecutive education programsspecializations in Digital MediaBrand StrategyBusiness Development