Job Description
By bringing together next-gen technology and the highest fidelity live data available, Genius Sports is enabling a new era of sports for fans worldwide, delivering experiences that are more immersive, interactive and personalized than ever before. Learn more at geniussports.com
The Opportunity:
Genius Sports (‘Genius’) is one of the world’s largest sports technology companies. Headquartered in London, Genius is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:GENI) and has over 2,600 employees in 18 global locations. It is completely revolutionising the way fans experience sports and is determined to find new ways to leverage the power of data harnessed from its prime position powering the sports, gaming and media ecosystem. Its technology is used in over 150 countries around the world and spans streaming, live data, AdTech, broadcast, mobile and more. Genius is breaking new ground in serving up personalised video ads, alternative game broadcasts, new sports betting market types, rich player data sets and innovative fan engagement tools.
Genius has been helping sports leagues and federations drive their digital transformation for many years and will continue to deliver even more thrilling and innovative products to enhance their relationships with fans. Genius is a key partner to over 400 sports organisations globally and are privileged to be the exclusive worldwide partner of both the English Premier League (EPL) and the National Football League (NFL) as well as FIBA, NCAA, NASCAR, AFA and PGA (among others).
Genius is one team, being brave, driving change. We work across borders to collaboratively find smart solutions and to grow ourselves and our business. We don’t just want to change the world of sportstech and media: we aim to define it. We understand that technology is paramount but so too are relationships and service. Above all, we know that sitting at the heart of everything Genius does are great ideas but most importantly incredible people.
The Role:
Genius Sports is seeking an exceptional senior executive to originate, structure, and execute transformative partnerships that drive the company’s next phase of growth.
This role will initially focus on building strategic relationships across AI and social platform ecosystems, areas where Genius is uniquely positioned to extend its data, technology, and distribution capabilities. Over time, the mandate will expand to identify and scale new verticals, positioning this individual at the forefront of market creation and expansion for the business.
Reporting into senior leadership, this role sits at the core of Genius’ growth agenda, with end-to-end ownership of partnerships, commercial outcomes, and market entry strategies across emerging opportunity areas.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead partnerships in priority growth verticals
- Define and lead partnership strategy across priority verticals, with an initial focus on AI and social platforms. Establish Genius as a foundational partner within these ecosystems.
Own partnership strategy and deal execution
- Drive the full lifecycle of strategic partnerships, from origination through structuring, negotiation, and execution, while ensuring alignment with long-term business objectives.
Source and close transformative deals
- Identify and execute complex, high-value transactions that unlock new revenue streams, enhance product capabilities, and expand global distribution.
Build senior executive relationships
- Develop and maintain trusted, high-impact relationships with C-suite and senior decision-makers across AI leaders, social platforms, and adjacent technology companies.
Translate Genius capabilities into new markets
- Rapidly synthesize partner needs and market dynamics, aligning Genius’ data, technology, and product suite into differentiated, commercially compelling solutions.
Shape the Genius narrative externally
- Position Genius effectively within new ecosystems, tailoring messaging and value propositions to resonate with diverse, senior audiences.
Drive cross functional deal execution
- Collaborate closely with product, legal, finance, and executive stakeholders to structure scalable, commercially robust agreements.
Identify and open new verticals over time
- Continuously evaluate emerging markets and technologies, leading Genius’ entry into high-potential verticals beyond the initial focus areas.
What You’ll Bring:
Proven track record of closing large, complex, strategic partnerships
Deep, established relationships with C-suite executives across AI, social platforms, and the broader technology ecosystem
Exceptional commercial judgment and deal structuring capability
High intellectual agility, with the ability to quickly master new markets and technologies
Executive presence, credibility, and influence with senior stakeholders
Combines strategic thinking with hands on execution
What Good Looks Like
Within 12 months, establish Genius as a strategic partner of choice across leading AI companies and social platforms
Deliver multiple transformative partnerships that materially expand revenue, distribution, and/or product capability
Build a repeatable playbook for entering and scaling new verticals
Why This Role Matters
This role is central to building Genius’ next generation of growth engines. While the initial focus is AI and social, the broader mandate is to identify and capitalize on the most consequential opportunities as they emerge.
Strong performance delivers meaningful growth. Exceptional performance fundamentally redefines the company’s trajectory.
This role offers an annualized salary of up to $300,000 USD, plus variable compensation, and includes eligibility for Genius Sports Group’s benefits plan.
We enjoy an ‘office-first’ culture and maximize opportunities to collaborate, connect and learn together. Our hybrid working models differ depending on your role and location. Occasional travel may be required.
As well as a competitive salary and range of benefits, we’re committed to supporting employee wellbeing and helping you grow your skills, experience and career. Learn more about how rewarding life at Genius can be at Reward | Genius Sports.
One team, being brave, driving change
We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and the ability to make a difference. Learn more about our values and culture at Culture | Genius Sports.
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