Senior Manager Sports Partnerships
City: Lisbon
Department: Marketing & Communications
Recruiter: Yana Hryhoruk
At Flix, we offer a dynamic work environment with competitive pay, strong growth opportunities, and a tech-driven approach to making travel more accessible, sustainable, and affordable. As a Senior Marketing Manager Sports Partnerships you can make an impact by being a driving force behind our flagship partnership with the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League, while also scouting and shaping new opportunities in the world of sports marketing on a global level. If you're passionate about building dynamic brand campaigns, crafting meaningful fan engagement, and delivering unique event experiences, we want to hear from you.
About the Role
- Develop the overall UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League partnership strategy and activations in collaboration with the brand team and creative agency
- Oversee the execution to bring partnership activations to life as well as ensure brand alignment and consistency across all touchpoints
- Develop and drive cross-channel campaigns that elevate brand visibility, engagement and acquisition. Work closely with marketing teams to craft compelling engagement mechanics and content strategies tailored to sports audiences
- Support strategy, budget and concept for offline activation in collaboration with brand team and events agency.
- Plan and manage on-site activations, guest management and hospitality, and fan experiences at key sporting events. Additionally, oversee production and execution of the events including logistics, staffing, construction and overall brand presence for each event
- Analyze and evaluate the performance of campaigns and sponsorships
- Identify new partnership opportunities in sports that align with brand objectives. Build business cases for additional sponsorships and negotiate agreements with potential partners.
About You
- Min. 5 years of experience in brand marketing, sponsorship management, or sports partnerships
- Exceptional project management and organizational skills as well as strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Creative mindset with a passion for sports and fan engagement.
- Experience with event planning and live activations
- Data-driven approach to campaign analysis and reporting
- Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus
- Willingness to travel for events and partnership activations.
We recognize that everyone carries a unique set of valuable skills and experiences. If you think you could have an impact even though you don't meet 100% of the requirements, we still encourage you to apply. We want to hear from you!
What We Offer
- Travel perks: 12 free Flix vouchers + 12 discount vouchers for friends & family.
- Work from (M)Anywhere: Depending on your role, work from another location for up to 60 days per year.
- Hybrid work model: We are an office-first company, but we offer flexibility to balance work and life.
- Wellbeing support: Access confidential 1:1 counselling, courses, and stress management for yourself and up to four family members.
- Learning & Development: Take advantage of language classes, training courses, and expert-led sessions to grow your skills.
- Mentoring Program: Connect with experienced colleagues to gain insights and accelerate your career.
To view more local benefits specific to each office location, please check out this link: Locations - Flix Career
Why Join Flix?
At Flix, you’ll find teams that rally together to overcome challenges and spark creativity. We believe in ownership culture - giving you the freedom to take initiative, make an impact, and shape your own career path.
As we continue to expand across the globe, you can make a real difference in how we work.
If you’re ready to grow and lead your journey, Flix is the place for you!
