Sports Acquisition Manager

Who you are

• We're looking for an experienced Sports Rights Executive to join this team
• Experience in an account management, licensing or business development role
• Experience in negotiating complex agreements with an understanding of legal terminology and reasoning
• Experience within the sports industry from either a broadcaster, federation or agency
• Technology affinity with a natural interest in internet services and applications and enthusiasm for technical innovation

What the job involves

• Come build the future of sports. Prime Video is one of the world's leading streaming services and a pioneer in the streaming of live sports. From NFL and NBA to UEFA Champions League, English Premier League, Wimbledon and Roland Garros, Prime Video has an unparalleled global portfolio of top tier sports and continues to grow
• We also offer a wide range of add-on channels meaning customers have access to the widest selection of sports on our service
• Prime Video is a fast-paced, high-growth business, available in over 200 countries worldwide. The International Sports team is based in London but with team members in key territories around the world
• The role is responsible for developing, negotiating and securing opportunities for sports investments and partnerships on behalf of Prime Video
• You will work with and be guided by the Head of Sports Rights and Business Affairs
• You will also partner with Legal, Financial and other internal teams in negotiating deals to conclusion, and managing wider relationships across the sports industry in order to surface and define new opportunities
• Identify and develop new sports rights opportunities for Prime Video, through external relationship building and research
• Support Head of Rights and Business Affairs on major opportunities
• Work with internal Strategy and Finance teams to build business case for investment
• Prepare bid materials and/or negotiate with sports federations
• Act as commercial point for rights agreements, working closely with Legal
• Support ongoing relationship with federations and commercial partners
• Manage and grow adjacent commercialisation of live sports rights