Business Developer

Summary

Join XBorg, a leading infrastructure provider in esports, as a Business Developer to drive expansion into traditional sports. Leverage your experience in professional sports to secure high-profile partnerships with clubs and leagues. Collaborate with product teams to tailor the platform for traditional sports fans. Represent XBorg at industry events, educating stakeholders on digital engagement. This role requires 5+ years of experience in professional sports and a proven track record of closing commercial partnerships. XBorg offers a competitive salary, token incentives, flexible remote work, team retreats, and conference support.

Requirements

• 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

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

Preferred Qualifications

• International experience and relationships preferred, given global nature of major sports
• Familiarity with fan engagement technologies and web3 is a plus

Benefits

• 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