L1VE GmbH
L1VE GmbH

Head of Brand Partnerships

Employee
Business Development
€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

Personal Competencies & Mindset

  • 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%

Educational Requirements

  • 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

Language Requirements

  • English: fluent to native proficiency
  • Additional languages (German, Spanish, Portuguese, French) are an advantage

Why us?

  • 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.

Contact person

Annette Hansen

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Job ID: 15917273
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