Offer summary

Qualifications:

5+ years of experience in professional sports organizations or sports marketing agencies., Established relationships with decision-makers in major sports like Football, Basketball, and Rugby., Proven track record in closing commercial partnerships and sponsorship deals., Strong understanding of sports business models and fan engagement technologies..

Key responsibilities:

Develop and execute a go-to-market strategy for traditional sports markets.

Leverage relationships to secure high-profile partnerships with clubs and leagues.

Collaborate with product teams to tailor platform features for traditional sports fans.

Represent XBorg at industry conferences and meetings to promote digital engagement opportunities.

Job description

At XBorg, we're transforming how digital experiences are created and delivered. We empower organizations to build more immersive and personalized experiences for their communities, unlocking new forms of engagement, opportunities, and rewards based on digital activities and interactions.

After establishing ourselves as the leading infrastructure provider in esports, with our flagship FanBase product being used by some of the largest teams in the world like Team Liquid, Ninjas In Pyjamas, Team BDS, JDG, and more.

Having raised over $9M in community funding and successfully launched our XBG token, we're scaling our team to bring our engagement infrastructure to new verticals.

Role Overview

We're seeking a Business Developer with proven experience in traditional sports to drive our expansion beyond esports into major sporting leagues and clubs. You'll leverage your established relationships within football, basketball, rugby, Formula 1, and other mature sports markets to position XBorg as the next-generation fan engagement platform for traditional sports organizations.

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

XBorg is a spin-off from SwissBorg and today a fully independent company. While we remain a sister company and are very close to the SwissBorg team, you are applying for a position at XBorg.

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