Sponsorship Account Executive (12 Month Contract)

Sponsorship Account Executive 12 Month Contract 

We are seeking a highly motivated Sponsorship Account Executive to enhance our efforts at Riot in servicing our LEC and VCT EMEA sponsors, ensuring best-in-class partnership management and delivery.

This role is based in Berlin, Germany, and requires the candidate to be located in Berlin. While we operate under a hybrid working model and daily office attendance is not mandatory, being based in Berlin is essential for effective collaboration, attending on-site meetings, and managing in-person responsibilities as needed, this is a 12 month contract role. 

The Team

As part of the Berlin-based Partnerships team, you will report directly to the EMEA Head of Partnerships. You will collaborate closely with Account Managers and other Riot departments to build trust and deliver exceptional value to our partners.

Responsibilities

In this role, you will coordinate day-to-day servicing of Riot esports partnerships to deliver top- tier sponsorship rights.

Key Responsibilities:

• Understand and support sponsor needs and objectives.
• Coordinate onboarding sessions for new partners in collaboration with the Account Manager.
• Identify partners’ business goals and marketing objectives, setting measurable success criteria for each partnership.
• Execute sponsorship rights fulfillment, ensuring contractual obligations are met, monitored, and measured while working with internal teams for seamless delivery.
• Implement sponsorship strategies to maximize partner ROI/ROO through clear, objective-driven execution.
• Optimize marketing campaign approval processes, providing actionable recommendations for improvement.
• Explore emerging technology trends to design innovative fan engagement initiatives.
• Create insightful recap reports, analyzing data to offer actionable ideas for partnership enhancement.
• Continuously refine processes to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness in sponsorship management.
• Develop engaging presentations to showcase partnership opportunities.
• Support onsite partner activations and guest experiences during events and roadshows in the EMEA region.
• Monitor activation budgets and associated administrative tasks.
• Stay up-to-date with trends in esports, sports, and entertainment to inform partnership strategies.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 2+ years in account management roles within sports or esports organizations.
• Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of the esports landscape.
• Language Proficiency: Fluent in English and German; additional languages are a plus.
• Interpersonal Skills: Collaborative mindset with the ability to cultivate meaningful relationships with stakeholders.

Personal Attributes:

• ○ Growth-oriented and eager to learn.
• ○ Service-oriented, detail-focused with strong time management and organizational skills.
• ○ Honest, transparent, and fair in approach.

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in Google Workspace or Microsoft Office Suite (e.g., PowerPoint, Excel); knowledge of Photoshop is advantageous.
• Basic data analysis skills are a plus.

For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes the delight of players.  We will be looking at your past studies, experience, and your personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy and care about players' experiences, this could be your role!

Let's Thrive Together

Because together we are better. It's our policy to provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and members of Riot Games.

We know that fresh and varied perspectives will make us better at what we do, so however you identify and whatever background you bring with you, we're excited to hear from you. Don't be discouraged if you feel you don't fully meet every single one of the requirements for a particular role, there's always room for growth at Riot. If you spot a role that will make you want to jump out of bed in the morning, we are waiting to hear from you! Don't forget to include a resume. We receive many applications, but we'll notice a fun, well-written intro that shows us you Dare to Dream and Execute with Excellence.