Senior Advertising Partnership Manager - Central Europe M/F/D
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About the Position
Möchtest du die Zukunft einer der weltweit größten Sport-Plattformen mitgestalten und eine Schlüsselrolle beim Wachstum unseres Ad Sales Business in DAZN Kernmärkten spielen?
Als unser neuer Senior Advertising Partnership Manager Central Europe übernimmst du eine zentrale Rolle im Strategy Team von DAZN Media und gestaltest die kommerzielle Strategie für DACH, Frankreich und Belgien aktiv mit. Gemeinsam mit Teams aus Sales, Commercial Rights, Marketing und Content sowie Stakeholdern in weiteren europäischen Märkten erschließt du neue Wachstumschancen für DAZN Media jenseits der eigenen Plattformen und entwickelst innovative Partnerschaften und Geschäftsmodelle.
Ein besonderer Fokus liegt dabei auf unserer Off-Platform Commercial Strategy: Du baust holistische Publishing Partnerships aus, treibst das FAST-Ökosystem voran und entwickelst neue Wege, DAZNs Premium-Sportinhalte auch außerhalb der eigenen OTT-Plattform mit relevanten Zielgruppen zu verbinden.
Gleichzeitig stärkst du die Position von DAZN Media im Werbemarkt. Mit wirkungsvollen B2B-Marketinginitiativen schärfst du unser Profil im Werbemarkt und stärkst DAZN Media als führenden Partner im Sportmedienumfeld.
Du verbindest strategisches Denken mit kommerzieller Kreativität, arbeitest markt- und funktionsübergreifend und identifizierst neue Umsatzpotenziale. Dabei baust du langfristige Partnerschaften auf und prägst die nächste Wachstumsphase von DAZN Media in Europa aktiv mit.
This role is based in Munich.
Please note, our Talent Acquisition team and some Hiring teams are based in the UK so parts of the recruitment process will be in English. Please also upload your resume in English, thanks!
Responsibilities
- Lead DAZN Media's off-platform commercial strategy, identifying new monetisation opportunities beyond DAZN's owned platforms and creating scalable initiatives that drive long-term business growth.
- Own and expand our strategic partnership ecosystem, with a particular focus on publishing and FAST partners, extending DAZN Media's reach and unlocking new revenue opportunities across external distribution channels.
- Shape DAZN Media's B2B marketing strategy, delivering go-to-market initiatives, thought leadership and commercial storytelling that strengthen our market position and elevate our brand within the advertising industry.
- Create innovative commercial propositions and multi-platform advertising solutions, transforming client and agency briefs into compelling partnership concepts that leverage DAZN's premium sports content and engaged audiences.
- Build strategic partnerships with leading social media platforms, unlocking new opportunities for brands to connect with fans while evolving DAZN Media's off-platform advertising proposition.
- Partner with teams across Sales, Commercial Rights, Content and Marketing to bring commercially impactful initiatives to life, delivering value for brands, partners and DAZN.
- Drive strategic collaboration across European markets, sharing best practices, influencing cross-market initiatives and helping shape the next phase of DAZN Media's growth.
Requirements
- Several years of experience in advertising strategy, commercial partnerships or media strategy within a sports media business, broadcaster, publisher, agency or digital platform.
- Proven experience developing commercial strategies, go-to-market initiatives and strategic partnerships, with the ability to identify new business opportunities and translate them into scalable commercial solutions.
- Extensive understanding of the sports rights, media and advertising ecosystem, including digital advertising, publishing, OTT, FAST and emerging monetisation models.
- A strong commercial and entrepreneurial mindset, supported by excellent analytical skills and the ability to turn market insights into impactful commercial strategies.
- Outstanding communication, presentation and storytelling skills, with the confidence to influence senior stakeholders and build high-impact relationships across internal teams and external partners.
- A highly collaborative approach, with experience leading complex cross-functional projects and managing multiple stakeholders across different markets.
- Excellent planning and execution skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively, manage multiple initiatives simultaneously and deliver at pace.
- Fluency in English and German, alongside a genuine passion for sports, media and building innovative commercial partnerships.
We Offer
- Access to DAZN
- 30 days’ annual leave
- Pension contributions up to 3%
- A family friendly community
- Learning and development resources
- Opportunity for mobile working
- Access to our internal speaker series and events
About the Company
At DAZN, we bring ambition to life. We are innovators, game-changers and pioneers. So, if you want to push boundaries and make an impact, DAZN is the place to be.
As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to make your mark and the power to make change happen. We're doing things no-one has done before, giving fans and customers access to sport anytime, anywhere. We're using world-class technology to transform sports and revolutionise the industry and we're not going to stop.
**DAZN VALUES – THE ‘HOW’ IN WHAT WE DO: **
- Agility and creativity fuel growth and innovation, to Make It Happen.
- Prioritising what matters drives progress and positive outcomes, Focusing On Impact.
- Collective ambition builds optimism and success, in order to Win As One.
At DAZN, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values equality and diversity, where everyone can contribute and have their voices heard. This means hiring and developing talent across all races, ethnicities, religions, age groups, sexual orientations, gender identities and abilities.
If you’d like to include a cover letter with your application, please feel free to. Please do not feel you need to apply with a photo or disclose any other information that is not related to your professional experience.
Our aim is to make our hiring processes as accessible for everyone as possible, including providing adjustments for interviews where we can.
We look forward to hearing from you.
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About the Company DAZN is a global company dedicated to transforming the way the world consumes sports entertainment. They focus on bringing fans closer to their passion through the best technologies available. The company operates as a global community where every opinion and idea can make a difference, emphasizing team spirit and collective ambition to achieve what others might consider impossible. Products, Services & Tech Stack Core Solutions Sports Streaming: DAZN provides streaming services for various sports events, bringing them directly to fans. Technologies & Frameworks Platforms: The company utilizes various platforms to deliver its services, although specific platforms are not detailed in the provided information. Project Scope & Target Clients Client Base Global Sports Fans: DAZN serves a wide range of sports fans globally, providing them with access to live sports events. Engineering Scale Global Operations: DAZN operates on a global scale, with teams and projects spanning multiple countries including the United Kingdom, India, Japan, Germany, the United States, Italy, Spain, Israel, and more. The engineering projects vary in scope and complexity, reflecting the company's global presence and diverse operational needs.