Platform Partnerships Director - Kings League at Kings League

Paris, Ile-de-France, France -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Apr, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Partnership Strategy, Business Development, Strategic Negotiation, Sports Tech, Entertainment Industry, Media Ecosystems, Fan Engagement, Commercial Strategy, Data Analysis, Product Integration, Relationship Management, Cross-functional Leadership, Storytelling, Rights Management, Digital Media

Industry

Investment Management

Description

About the Kings League Created and organized by Kosmos, the Kings League has become a global phenomenon that has revolutionized the way we understand football and sports. A new 7-a-side football league with teams chaired by the world's best streamers and content creators, with revolutionary rules aimed at uniting the best of football with the latest trends in esports and new ways of communicating and understanding the world. In this sense, the Kings League has not only managed to "reimagine the game," but has also elevated sport and entertainment to a new dimension, making it more accessible to all audiences. Main Responsibilities Develop the company’s platform partnership strategy aligned to commercial, product, and innovation priorities. Drive revenue through co-selling, platform integrations, bundled offerings, and new partnership-led business opportunities. Identify and evaluate new partnership opportunities across technology, data, media, fan engagement, sponsorship, and distribution categories. Build business cases, partnership models, and integration strategies that drive revenue and product value. Own end-to-end relationships with key platform partners—from initial outreach and negotiation to onboarding and ongoing optimization. Serve as the primary point of contact for strategic partners, navigating technical, commercial, and operational conversations. Ensure seamless integration of partner technology and data into company products and workflows. Lead regular business reviews, performance tracking, and joint planning to ensure mutual value and long-term growth. Stay current on trends in sports tech, entertainment platforms, fan engagement tools, rights management, and digital media ecosystems. Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and partner meetings to elevate brand visibility and network. Requirements 8–12+ years of experience in partnerships, business development, platform strategy, or commercial roles—ideally within Sports & Entertainment, media, or technology. Strong understanding of the sports and entertainment tech ecosystem (data, CRM, ticketing, OTT/streaming, analytics, fan engagement, sponsorship, content platforms). Proven success negotiating strategic deals and managing complex partnerships. Ability to balance relationship-building with analytical, commercial, and operational execution. Excellent communication, storytelling, and cross-functional leadership skills. Diversity & Inclusion commitment At Kings League we strongly believe in building an inclusive and diverse work environment, where everyone can develop their full potential. We are committed to the integration of people with disabilitites and different capabilities, and fostering a team where everyone has the opportunity to contribute and grow. If you meet the requirements of the position, we invite you to send us your application; we value the richness that diversity brings and look forward to welcoming your talent and experience.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a comprehensive platform partnership strategy to drive revenue and product value through integrations and co-selling. Manage end-to-end relationships with strategic partners while ensuring seamless technical and operational alignment with company goals.