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Remote From:

Full time

Mid-level (2-5 years)

Italian, Spanish, French

Hard Skills

Sports Marketing Region Management Project Management Media Management Business Analysis Budget Management Business Transformation Project Management Sports Analytics Customer Relationship Management Stakeholder Communications Business Strategies Financial Analysis Revenue Growth

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Consulting
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People Management
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Analytical Skills
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Team Management
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Strategic Planning
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Business Acumen
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Intercultural Communication
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Communication
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Negotiation
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Time Management
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Teamwork
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Mentorship
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Presentations
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Problem Solving

Twenty First Group

Health, Sport, Wellness & Fitness

About Twenty First Group

We believe that successful sport is founded on the pillars of quality performance, compelling competition, and the passion of fans. These are the core value drivers in any sport and TFG specialises in understanding the interplay between these forces and providing strategic, actionable insights to unlock value for our clients. TFG combines strategy, data science, software engineering and design with its pioneering Intelligence Engine, a proprietary platform which generates powerful data-led insights, to underpin four TFG specialisms: Performance Intelligence: We work with athletes, teams, brands, agencies and investors to identify and value talent, improve performance, conduct due diligence, deliver sporting excellence and maximise upside.Competition Intelligence: We deliver insights and evidence-based strategy to help rightsholders structure competitions and optimise schedules, igniting the passion of fans and maximising commercial potential. Investment Intelligence: We advise a wide range of investors in sport on identifying, understanding and unlocking commercial value by supporting pre-transaction strategy, conducting due diligence, and assisting post-transaction.Fan Connection: We help rightsholders, media, brands and betting & gaming companies identify and connect with key audiences through predictive, performance insight-driven content that drives new revenue streams.We have offices in the UK (London), Continental Europe (Cluj), North America (San Francisco) and Asia (Singapore).

Company type: SME

Industry: Health, Sport, Wellness & Fitness

Founded: 2018

Company size: 11 - 50

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Job description

About Twenty First Group

Twenty First Group (TFG) helps clients earn the right to fans’ attention. Headquartered in London, we are a global sports intelligence agency that creates value in sport by applying predictive intelligence to optimise decision-making and power insight-driven storytelling.

We partner with some of the biggest names in world sport, including the Premier League, England and Wales Cricket Board, Ladies Professional Golf Association, AC Milan, The Football Association, International Tennis Federation, and FIFPRO.

MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead and Manage Regional Operations: Direct and manage all Twenty First Group operations within continental Europe, establishing and growing a presence, with a flexible primary base within the region.
Strategic Growth and Expansion: Formulate and execute the strategy for the strategic development and commercial expansion of the business across the European market. A strong focus on key markets including France, Germany, Italy and Spain, and the club/owner, domestic league, and federation client segments.
Client Relationship and Project Leadership: Act as the senior Advisory Lead and Advisory Project Manager for key client consulting engagements across the region.
Delivery Excellence: Ensure the successful, timely, and high-quality delivery of diverse sports and business-related projects.
Team Oversight: Recruit, mentor, and guide local and project-based consulting teams to maintain high performance standards and support regional scale.
Advisory Support: Provide high-level consulting and retained analytical support to strategic clients.

Requirements

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Experience:

Consulting Background: Proven experience as a consultant or manager at a top-tier management consulting firm or an equivalent senior advisory role.
Regional Experience: Minimum of five years of professional experience, with a significant focus on business development and project delivery within continental Europe.
Industry Expertise: Extensive experience within the sports industry is required, with a deep specialisation in football preferable.
Project History: Demonstrated track record of leading and successfully delivering complex advisory projects for high-profile organisations across sport.

Skills:

Leadership and Management: Strong leadership qualities with the ability to build, manage, and mentor a high-performing regional team.
Analytical Prowess: Exceptional analytical and commercial acumen, with experience in conducting detailed sporting, commercial, and financial analyses.
AI proficiency: Demonstrable experience working with AI-driven technologies, with a high level of comfort adopting, integrating, and leveraging AI tools to enhance workflows, generate insights, and drive efficiency across day-to-day responsibilities
Language: Proficiency in at least one and ideally two languages of the key markets (France, Germany, Italy, Spain).
Regional Knowledge: Deep understanding of the sports ecosystem, media rights, club operations, and market dynamics specific to continental Europe.
Strategy Development: Highly skilled in strategic planning, transformation, and developing long-term strategies for sports organisations.
Client Communication: Excellent presentation, negotiation, and cross-cultural communication skills to manage senior-level client stakeholders across the diverse European markets
Technical consulting skills: Proficiency with software required to deliver market leading consulting work, and ability to manage complex consulting projects end to end

PERFORMANCE GOALS:

Revenue and Growth: Achieve targets for regional revenue generation and business growth, with a focus on penetrating the French, Germany, Italian and Spanish markets.
Client Satisfaction: Maintain high client satisfaction and secure a portfolio of high-value, long-term retained clients.
Project Success: Ensure all major consulting projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet defined quality and strategic objectives.
Team Development: Successfully hire, develop, and retain a high-performing regional team to support market expansion.

Strategic Deliverables: Successfully complete strategic, high-impact regional deliverables, such as supporting league restructures, club performance transformation, or new commercial ventures in the focus countries.

Benefits