Sr. Director Sports Partnerships EMEA

Luton, UK (Hybrid)

£135K/yr – £165K/yrDirector/ExecutiveFull time

Posted 4 weeks ago

Job Summary

Own and drive the regional growth agenda for EMEA by shaping partnerships, expanding revenue streams, and delivering high-impact client solutions across sports and entertainment, while leading cross-functional teams and maintaining a strong client-focused culture.

  • Own regional growth strategy and partner ecosystem across EMEA
  • Align cross-functional teams to create integrated sales, marketing, and activation programs
  • Provide strategic guidance to clients and manage performance through data-driven objectives

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and execution of EMEA growth strategies designed to expand revenue, increase market share, and strengthen the organisation’s sports and entertainment portfolio across priority markets.
  • Establish, cultivate, and expand strategic relationships with leagues, clubs, rights holders, sponsors, agencies, venues, partners, and key industry stakeholders across EMEA.
  • Identify and capitalise on new business opportunities by leveraging regional relationships, market intelligence, global capabilities, and emerging sports and entertainment trends.
  • Drive sponsor engagement initiatives that increase activation effectiveness, improve programme adoption, and maximise partnership value.
  • Collaborate with EMEA and global leadership to develop innovative merchandise, marketing, fan engagement, employee engagement, and sponsorship solutions that support client objectives and organisational growth.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to key EMEA clients and partners, delivering strategic recommendations that enhance partnership performance and long-term value.
  • Lead efforts to retain, grow, and regionalise existing partnerships through proactive relationship management, consultative business planning, and coordinated account leadership.
  • Partner with account teams to develop integrated sales, marketing, merchandise, and activation strategies that drive revenue growth and client success across EMEA.
  • Ensure exceptional client experiences through responsive service, operational excellence, strategic problem-solving, and effective coordination across countries and functions.
  • Foster a high-performance EMEA culture through mentorship, accountability, continuous development, and recognition.

Requirements

  • London, UK or Manchester UK office (onsite 4 days per week, 1 day remote)
  • To be considered, you must live within commuting distance, as regular in-person collaboration is a key part of the role.
  • TRAVEL: Required across EMEA and internationally as needed
  • Must be 18 years or older to apply.
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BDA, LLC

Bensussen Deutsch & Associates, LLC (BDA) is a global Merchandise AgencyTM providing customized marketing, branded merchandise, e-commerce, and fulfillment solutions for iconic sports organizations, entertainment properties and Fortune 1000 enterprises. With over 40 years of experience, BDA brings brands closer to their customers by providing highly engaging promotional products and branded merchandise experiences. Renowned clients across automotive, sports, technology, entertainment, medical, fitness, and beverage industries rely on BDA to activate, inspire, and promote their events, employees, and brands. BDA is the largest, independently owned branded merchandise agency with operations in over 50 locations worldwide.

Founded in 1984
Woodinville, Washington, USA
1.1K employees (141 in marketing)

Salaries

Posted range

£135K/yr – £165K/yr

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
89 (8% of company)
Median Tenure
5.3 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
3

Funding

Total Funding
$75M
Last Raise
$75M
Debt Financing, 10 years ago

Funding History

  • Aug 2016
    Debt Financing
  • Sep 2014
    Private Equity • $75M

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23.6K
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68%
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5.3%
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0.8%
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0.9%

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Current headcount: ~1.1K

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