Global Head of Soccer Partnerships
The Global Head of Soccer Partnerships will define and lead Genius Sports’ global soccer strategy, driving the development and execution of high-impact partnerships across the full soccer ecosystem, including leagues, federations, clubs, rights holders, as well as their media partners, sponsors, and commercial stakeholders. Reporting to the Chief Commercial Officer, this enterprise-level role is responsible for accelerating commercial growth by leveraging Genius’ technology, data, and distribution capabilities. This role will expand Genius’ position as a strategic partner not only to the sport itself but to the wider soccer ecosystem, unlocking new rights, enhancing media and sponsorship value, and creating integrated commercial opportunities that deepen fan engagement at scale.
- Define and execute a global soccer strategy to secure and grow partnerships with leagues, federations, and clubs.
- Drive revenue growth through new business development, partnerships, and innovative monetization strategies.
- Expand and optimise media and data driven inventory across football properties to maximise commercial value.
- Cultivate and deepen relationships with key stakeholders across the global football ecosystem, ensuring long-term alignment and value creation.
- Lead and develop a high-performing global team.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with commercial, product, and marketing teams to deliver integrated partnership solutions.
- Identify, negotiate, and secure rights agreements that align with the company’s commercial objectives.
- Shape strategy through deep insight into market trends, competitive dynamics, and emerging opportunities across global soccer.
- Proven experience in the sports industry, with deep expertise in global soccer (required).
- Strong track record in rights acquisition, partnerships, and revenue generation (required).
- Experience leading senior, globally distributed teams in a high growth or complex environment (required).
- Established network within global soccer (clubs, leagues, federations) (required).
- Strong commercial acumen with exceptional negotiation and stakeholder management skills (required).
- Strategic mindset with a hands-on approach to execution and delivery (required).
- Annualised salary of up to $350,000 USD, plus variable compensation, and includes eligibility for Genius Sports Group’s benefits plan.
Genius Sports is a sports data and technology company that supplies official data, streaming, integrity and advertising services to sports leagues, sportsbooks and media companies. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in London, with a major office in New York and others worldwide, it is the official data partner of organisations including the NFL, English Premier League and FIBA. The company provides the technology that connects sports, betting and media businesses. Genius Sports is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.