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STStubHub

Director, European Football Partnerships(m/w/x)

Genf
from CHF 225,000 - 275,000 / year
Full-timeOn-siteSenior

Partnership negotiation and business development with European football clubs and federations for a global ticketing marketplace. Deep knowledge of European football, ticketing structures, and commercial rights required. Stock incentives and equity offered, plus paid parental leave.

Requirements

  • Securing direct distribution access to ticket inventory
  • Ownership of full partnership lifecycle
  • Relationship-driven, field-oriented role
  • Deep knowledge of European football, ticketing structures, commercial rights
  • Frequent travel to matches, club offices, league meetings, industry events
  • 10+ years experience in ticketing, partnerships, business development, or commercial roles within sports, live events, or adjacent industries
  • Deep understanding of European football ecosystems
  • Demonstrated experience with multiple ticketing and distribution models
  • Established network with football clubs, leagues, agencies, rights holders, venues across Europe
  • Proven ability to negotiate and close complex commercial partnerships
  • Fluent English
  • Strong preference for additional European languages
  • Willingness to travel extensively (up to 50%)
  • Flexible schedule aligned to match calendars and partner needs
  • High autonomy
  • Strategic and execution-oriented mindset
  • Strong stakeholder management skills

Tasks

  • Lead business development and partnerships with European football clubs, leagues, federations, agencies, and venue operators
  • Prospect, pitch, and structure Open Distribution partnerships
  • Negotiate and contract Open Distribution agreements
  • Onboard new Open Distribution partners
  • Cultivate senior relationships with club executives, commercial directors, ticketing leads, league officials, and rights holders
  • Represent StubHub at European matches, club meetings, league events, and industry conferences
  • Partner with legal, operations, product, marketing, and compliance teams to activate and scale Open Distribution agreements
  • Navigate varied ticketing and distribution models
  • Advise on primary ticketing exclusivity, open distribution frameworks, resale regulations, and hospitality structures
  • Monitor league policies, federation regulations, and market dynamics to adapt partnership strategy
  • Build, manage, and report on a robust European football pipeline
  • Track deal progress, partner performance, and revenue impact

Work Experience

  • 10 years

Education

  • Bachelor's degreeOR
  • Master's degree

Languages

  • EnglishBusiness Fluent

Benefits

Bonuses & Incentives

  • Stock incentives

Competitive Pay

  • Equity

Retirement Plans

  • 401(k)

More Vacation Days

  • Paid time off

Generous Parental Leave

  • Paid parental leave

Healthcare & Fitness

  • Comprehensive health benefits

Flexible Working

  • Unlimited Flex Time Off
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