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Strategic Partnerships Manager, EMEA Global Sports Partnerships

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Meta

26d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Sales & Business Development
    Sports & Fitness
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You need experience in long-term relationship building in sports, project management, strategic thinking, AI integration, communication, and familiarity with Meta products and the sports ecosystem.
  • You will manage sports partnerships, drive product adoption, analyze metrics, advocate for partners, collaborate across teams, and develop creative solutions for Meta platforms.

Requirements

  • Experience establishing long term relationships, ideally within a sporting environment
  • Extensive project management experience, leading and handling multiple timely cross-functional projects
  • Proven experience thinking strategically about complex issues, leading to thoughtful recommendations and action plans
  • Experience working cross-functionally with all levels of management, both internally and externally
  • Opportunity to work flexibly outside standard business hours when required (e.g. match days, incident response)
  • Advanced communication skills, including fluent English
  • Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)
  • Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
  • Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
  • Additional languages (especially Brazilian Portuguese / Portuguese)
  • Experience working with, or participating in, high-level or professional individual or Olympic sports
  • Experience working with athletes, talent management, or sports agencies
  • Understanding of Meta products and how they apply to the sports and creator ecosystem
  • Experience in hospitality management or experiential activations
  • Experience navigating sensitive situations with nuance and discretion

Responsibilities

  • Manage Meta’s partnership with Sports entities (Leagues, Teams, Athletes), acting as primary point of contact for the business. Onboard a partner set based upon data and Meta’s strategic objectives
  • Develop and land a clear strategy of how to educate the portfolio to drive new product adoption and content output, aligned to Meta service, product and company objectives
  • Track, analyse and present key metrics and trends according to how they relate to partner relationships and opportunities for audience and revenue growth
  • Advocate internally for EMEA Sport partners, working collaboratively with cross-functional teams including Product, Comms, Marketing, Policy, and Sales. Shape the future of products for sports partners with high quality feedback and innovative ideas
  • Collaborate with colleagues across the Global Partnerships team to share learnings, resources and strategies in order to drive efficiency and impact
  • Develop creative solutions that drive relevancy and scale across Meta platforms

FAQs

What responsibilities will I have in the Strategic Partnerships Manager role?

As a Strategic Partnerships Manager, you will manage partnerships with sports entities, develop strategies for product adoption, analyze key metrics, advocate for partners internally, collaborate with the Global Partnerships team, and develop creative solutions for Meta platforms.

What qualifications are required for this position?

The minimum qualifications include experience in establishing long-term relationships in a sporting environment, extensive project management experience, strategic thinking capabilities, and advanced communication skills in English.

Is experience with AI technologies preferred for this role?

Yes, demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize workflows and adherence to responsible AI practices is preferred for this position.

Are there opportunities for flexible working hours?

Yes, the role may require flexible working hours outside of standard business hours, especially during events like match days or incident responses.

Will I need to work cross-functionally with other teams?

Yes, you will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams including Product, Comms, Marketing, Policy, and Sales.

Is knowledge of additional languages beneficial for this role?

Yes, knowledge of additional languages, especially Brazilian Portuguese or Portuguese, is considered a preferred qualification.

What type of experience is preferred with athletes or sports agencies?

Experience working with athletes, talent management, or sports agencies is preferred for this role.

How does Meta view its products in relation to the sports industry?

Meta views its platforms as key tools for sports fans to connect with and keep up with their favorite sports, emphasizing the importance of innovative partnerships within the sports ecosystem.

What kind of company culture can I expect at Meta?

Meta fosters a culture of innovation and connection, encouraging employees to collaborate, develop new technologies, and shape the future of social technology beyond traditional digital connections.

Are there any specific experiences related to hospitality or experiential activations that are preferred?

Yes, experience in hospitality management or organizing experiential activations is considered a preferred qualification for this position.

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