Managing Partner, Sport and Real Money Gaming

Managing Partner, Sport and Real Money Gaming Overview

LADbible Group is seeking a Managing Partner for Sport and Real Money Gaming to lead and expand key relationships within the sports and gaming sectors. This position will involve working closely with senior clients and agencies, focusing on commercial growth and strategic partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain senior relationships with key clients, agencies, and strategic partners in the sports and gaming sectors, including CMO, VP, Agency MD, and CEO levels.
• Drive commercial growth for the Sports & Gaming Hub by focusing on client retention, expansion, and long-term partnership value.
• Lead the creation of Joint Business Plans (JBPs) and identify integrated opportunities across branding, social media, editorial content, and performance metrics.
• Provide strategic leadership in brand and platform strategy, marketing effectiveness, creativity, storytelling, and understanding audience and fandom behaviors.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to produce top-tier commercial outputs and innovative category-leading work.
• Act as a bridge between Commercial and Editorial/Social Teams to discover new products, platforms, or growth opportunities.
• Set high standards for senior behavior, client engagement, and strategic decision-making while managing, hiring, and developing a team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in marketing, commercial partnerships, sports sponsorship, consumer products, or within a sports agency.
• Established relationships within the UK sports and real money gaming industries.
• Prior experience with sports governing bodies, professional sports teams, digital broadcasting, or bookmakers.
• Experience in managing commercial products and partnerships from either a sales or implementation perspective.
• In-depth knowledge of the UK sports and gaming landscape, along with insights into the global sports industry.
• Demonstrated success in selling concepts, ideas, or packages, with established client relationships in the sports sector.
• Familiarity with digital platforms and social media channels such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, and X.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced digital environment, managing complex products and meeting tight deadlines.

Benefits

• Flexible hybrid working model, allowing employees to work from home and the office.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion within the workforce, fostering an environment where all individuals feel valued.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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