Head of Brand Partnerships

L1VE GmbH • New York, NY

8h

About The Position

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. 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.

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
• 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
• Deep understanding of digital business models, brand management, data, and technology trends in the international media landscape
• English: fluent to native proficiency
• Demonstrated sales excellence and leadership competence are more important than formal education

Nice To Haves

• Additional qualifications (e.g., MBA, executive education programs, or specializations in Digital Media, Brand Strategy, or Business Development)
• Additional languages (German, Spanish, Portuguese, French) are an advantage

Responsibilities

• 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

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director