Business Development Manager (Events/Sponsorships)

About Revolut

People deserve more from their money. More visibility, more control, and more freedom. Since 2015, Revolut has been on a mission to deliver just that. Our powerhouse of products — including spending, saving, investing, exchanging, travelling, and more — help our 50+ million customers get more from their money every day.

As we continue our lightning-fast growth,‌ 2 things are essential to our success: our people and our culture. In recognition of our outstanding employee experience, we've been certified as a Great Place to Work™. So far, we have 10,000+ people working around the world, from our offices and remotely, to help us achieve our mission. And we're looking for more brilliant people. People who love building great products, redefining success, and turning the complexity of a chaotic world into the simplicity of a beautiful solution.

About the role

Encouraged to break new frontiers, Business Development at Revolut is at the front line of diversifying and increasing profit for the company as a whole. These teams work across industries and areas to present various creative options for new revenue streams.

Responsible for every pitch from inception to delivery, they also ensure that all new ideas are viable from a commercial perspective. Though individual specialists are spread across the business, supporting different teams in their growth, they still come together as a function to align on key areas as often as necessary.

We’re looking for a Business Development Manager to work within The Growth Partnerships team. This role focuses on forging strategic alliances with industry leaders to drive the strategy and execution of global partnership initiatives. This role involves working closely with teams across Marketing, Product, Brand, Communications, and Analytics to identify and pursue opportunities for revenue generation and customer acquisition.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical and communication skills, robust project and relationship management experience, and a proven track record in successfully negotiating deals. This role offers the exciting opportunity to own and negotiate strategic deals that directly impact the company success.

bottom-line performance. Up for the challenge? Let’s get in touch

What you’ll be doing

• Developing and implementing sponsorship strategies to achieve growth targets and enhance the value proposition of Revolut
• Identifying and securing sponsorships opportunities, negotiating contracts and tailoring packages to align with the needs of the business whilst ensuring maximum value generation
• Tracking sponsorship trends to keep offerings competitive and innovative
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with current and prospective partners, ensuring business objectives are met
• Running RFPs where relevant to help us identify the most suitable partners for our business
• Managing various projects in parallel, working at times under tight timelines, planning contingencies, and managing multiple stakeholders both internally and externally

What you'll need

• 2-4 years in sponsorship partnerships, or business development, with a proven track record of securing partnership deals. (Highly beneficial if experienced across sports, entertainment, and events)
• Demonstrated ability to construct, analyse, and negotiate commercial agreements in a timely manner
• Project management experience with multiple levels of complexity across various functions
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
• Flawless English language skills with outstanding communication and presentation skills
• Excellent business acumen and interpersonal skills
• Robust analytical skills
• Natural curiosity and a will to make an impact

Compensation range

• Vilnius: €4,800 - €5,000 gross monthly*
• Other locations: Compensation will be discussed during the interview process

*Final compensation will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications, skills, and previous experience

Building a global financial super app isn’t enough. Our Revoluters are a priority, and that’s why in 2021 we launched our inaugural D&I Framework, designed to help us thrive and grow everyday. We're not just doing this because it's the right thing to do. We’re doing it because we know that seeking out diverse talent and creating an inclusive workplace is the way to create exceptional, innovative products and services for our customers. That’s why we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to join this multicultural, hard-working team.

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