Platform Partnerships Director

Responsibilities

• Develop the company’s platform partnership strategy aligned to commercial, product, and innovation priorities
• Drive revenue through co-selling, platform integrations, bundled offerings, and new partnership-led business opportunities
• Identify and evaluate new partnership opportunities across technology, data, media, fan engagement, sponsorship, and distribution categories
• Build business cases, partnership models, and integration strategies that drive revenue and product value
• Own end-to-end relationships with key platform partners, from initial outreach and negotiation to onboarding and optimization
• Serve as the primary point of contact for strategic partners, navigating technical, commercial, and operational conversations
• Lead regular business reviews, performance tracking, and joint planning to ensure mutual value and long-term growth
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and partner meetings to elevate brand visibility

Requirements

• 8–12+ years of experience in partnerships, business development, platform strategy, or commercial roles
• Strong understanding of the sports and entertainment tech ecosystem, including data, CRM, ticketing, OTT/streaming, and fan engagement
• Proven success negotiating strategic deals and managing complex partnerships
• Ability to balance relationship-building with analytical, commercial, and operational execution
• Excellent communication, storytelling, and cross-functional leadership skills

About the Company

Created and organized by Kosmos, the Kings League is a global phenomenon that has revolutionized the way we understand football and sports. It is a 7-a-side football league with teams chaired by the world's best streamers and content creators, uniting the best of football with the latest trends in esports and digital media.