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Head of Brand Partnerships (All Genders)

Köln, Berlin
Full-time
Permanent employee

Hey!

Imagine grassroots football finally had the platform it deserves.
Every weekend, millions of people write their own personal football stories – on pitches, in clubs and on the sidelines. We believe this passion deserves a digital home too.
That's exactly what we're building every single day.
I'm Tabea – and I'm looking for someone who wants to help push our mission forward.
Is that you? Let's find out together.

Main information

  • Start: Immediately
  • Location: Cologne or Berlin
  • Workload: Full-time
  • Team: Brand Partnership

Is this a match?

The most important basics – so we both know if it could work.
  • Location: You can see yourself in our office in Cologne (Belgisches Viertel) or Berlin (Mitte) and will be able to work on-site at least 2–3 times a week.
  • Experience: You bring 5–10 years of experience in strategic partnerships, business development or media sales, and a proven track record of closing growth deals. You know your field inside out and are confident interacting at senior level.
  • Languages are no problem: You speak German and English fluently.
  • You know football: You are, or have been, active in club life as a player, coach, support staff member or in some other capacity – and you know what amateur football is really all about.
  • Start-up spirit: You'd rather shape things than just tick boxes – even when that means figuring stuff out without a finished roadmap.

Your playing field

Here's why this role matters for our mission.
  • Our brand partnerships are a key part of Prematch – and we see plenty of potential to attract further strong brands to Prematch and to expand our existing partnerships.
  • At the same time, we want to strengthen our sales team and capitalise even more consistently on the many opportunities available to us.
  • To this end, we are looking for someone who can drive sales and brand partnerships forward with a clear sense of ownership and, together with the team, take the division to the next level.

How you'll make a difference

This is how you move our mission forward every day.
  • You’ll take primary responsibility for our sales division (B2C, Engagement & Media) and will be our #1 salesperson yourself.
  • You’ll lead and develop our interdisciplinary sales team and set the direction with clear revenue targets.
  • You’ll secure new brand partnerships and further develop existing ones – from the initial idea through to implementation.
  • You’ll build strong relationships with decision-makers on the partner side and nurture these over the long term.
  • You’ll assess the strategic and financial value of partnerships and provide the CEO with clear go/no-go recommendations.
  • You’ll bring together sales, concept development and partnership management, ensuring that promising opportunities turn into successful partnerships.
In addition to your core responsibilities, you will also:
  • You will lead the Concept and Partnership Management teams and ensure close collaboration with Sales.
  • You will coordinate partnership activities with Marketing, Product and Finance, and bring the various teams together.
  • You will keep a close eye on the market and our competitors, identify new opportunities at an early stage and use them to inform strategic decisions.

What you bring to the table

We're not looking for a perfect CV. But you should recognise yourself in these points.
  • Leadership: You have previously led a sales or partnership team and taken responsibility for clear revenue targets.
  • Senior Stakeholders: You can build relationships at executive level, negotiate confidently and communicate on an equal footing with demanding decision-makers.
  • Hands-on approach: You roll up your sleeves, take an active role in sales and don’t wait for opportunities to come to you.
  • Tools: You’re confident using CRM systems such as HubSpot or Salesforce, as well as Google Workspace and LinkedIn Sales Navigator.

Good to know
​​​​​We want you to know what this role really looks like from day one.
  • This role is very hands-on: whilst you’ll be leading the team, you’ll also be our number one salesperson. If you’re looking for a purely leadership role and would rather leave the sales to your team, this probably isn’t the right position for you.

Bonus

Not a must – but this'll definitely earn you extra points.
  • Network: You have a strong network in brand marketing, media or sponsorship.
  • Start-up experience: You have founded a business yourself and know what it means to take on responsibility and build things from the ground up.
  • Brand & Football: You understand how effective brand activations work in sport and what inspires brands in football.

Benefits

We want you to love joining us - and still love being part of the team a long time from now. 
  • Be there from the start
    Actively shape how Prematch grows and changes amateur football.
  • Competitive salary
    A salary that speaks for itself.
  • Employee participation (VSOP)
    You benefit directly from the company's success.
  • 27 days holiday per year
    For proper rest and recharging. And if you're a parent, we have a special arrangement so you can balance family and time off even better.
  • Modern tech setup
    We provide the tools and devices you need to do your best work.
  • Offices in Cologne, Berlin, London + virtual
    Whether Berlin, Cologne or London – you get to choose. And our virtual office keeps the whole team closely connected across locations. Fancy a change of scenery? Just work from one of our other offices for a bit.
  • Remote work
    Depending on how far you live from the office and your role, you'll work 1–3 days a week in the office and the rest flexibly remote – however works best for you. For Tech & Product, 100% remote is sometimes possible.
  • Work from anywhere
    A week of sun abroad or a few days at the family's? No problem – you can work flexibly from outside your home base.
  • Team events
    Whether after-work in Cologne, Berlin or London: we bring our teams together regularly – to connect, hang out and grow even closer as a team.
  • Offsites with the whole team
    Four days away from the everyday with the whole team: travelling together, spinning ideas, working side by side and experiencing real team spirit.

Still here? Sounds like a pretty good match.

  • Hit Apply now – you're in within 2 minutes.
  • All we need is your CV. You'll tell us the rest in our short application form.
  • Don't tick every box? If you think you're still a good match – just go for it.