Business Developer - Sports Clubs Vertical
SwissBorgPosted 6/2/2025
Business Developer - Sports Clubs Vertical
SwissBorg
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Job Summary
XBorg is seeking a Business Developer with experience in traditional sports to drive expansion into major sporting leagues and clubs. The role involves developing a go-to-market strategy, leveraging relationships with clubs and leagues, and representing the company at industry conferences. With a proven track record of closing commercial partnerships, the ideal candidate has direct relationships with decision-makers in football, basketball, rugby, Formula 1, or other major sports. XBorg offers a competitive salary, token incentive package, and flexible remote work environment. The company is transforming digital experiences for communities and unlocking new forms of engagement, opportunities, and rewards based on digital activities and interactions.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a go-to-market strategy for penetrating traditional sports markets (Football, Basketball, Rugby, F1, etc.)
- Leverage existing relationships with clubs, leagues, and sports marketing agencies to secure high-profile partnerships
- Collaborate with product teams to ensure platform features meet the unique needs of traditional sports fans
- Represent XBorg at major sports industry conferences, summits, and club meetings to educate traditional sports stakeholders on digital engagement opportunities
Required Skills and Experience
- 5+ years of experience working within professional sports organizations, leagues, or sports marketing agencies
- Direct relationships with decision-makers at clubs and leagues in Football, Basketball, Rugby, Formula 1, or other major sports
- Proven track record of closing commercial partnerships, sponsorship deals, or technology implementations with sports organizations
- Deep understanding of sports business models, fan behavior, and the commercial landscape of professional sports
- Experience with digital transformation projects in traditional sports settings
- Ability to translate innovative technology solutions into language that resonates with traditional sports executives
- Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
- International experience and relationships preferred, given global nature of major sports
- Familiarity with fan engagement technologies and web3 is a plus
Our Offer
- An exciting opportunity to be part of a well-funded startup revolutionizing the gaming & esports industry
- Competitive salary, including a token incentive package
- Weekly gaming sessions with our team and community members
- Bi-yearly team retreats and financial support for attending conferences and events of interest
- A flexible remote work environment
