Partner Relationship Manager (Permanent)

Company Description PEAK Sport Media is an agency, advisor, and investor in the world of sports content. PEAK oversees the strategy, distribution, and licensing of sports content across all media platforms globally. Its core mandate is to grow the business of sports leagues by distributing content in a manner that reaches and engages both new and existing fans, increases revenue for the business, and creates long-term strategic value for partners. The business was launched off the back of a 15-year strategic partnership with LALIGA, with other clients including the NBA, WTA, Serie A, Ligue 1, as well as private equity clients such as CVC. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Madrid for a Partner Relations Manager. The successful candidate will play a key role in partner management for the PEAK Sport Media business, focusing on partnerships with global rights holders, working to maximize value for all stakeholders. As a Partner Relations Manager, you will become deeply involved in multiple key partnerships including LALIGA, to ensure alignment of business priorities, KPI track and provide creative strategies to maximise commercial performance across the board. This role requires elite communication and interpersonal skills, a proactive problem-solving mindset and an ability to organize and take ownership of projects. Support in the optimisation of PEAK´s existing rights holder and media partnerships, with an immediate and primary focus on LALIGA business Develop a strong understanding of revenue driving functions within partner structures including Media Sales, Commercial, Content, Digital and Product, and assist in the creation and evolution of new media strategies Coordinate day-to-day operational relationships with partners to ensure tracking and delivery of key activities, from tender processes and contract negotiation, partner activations and account management, to key market analyses and the development of strategic commercial approaches Create and participate in regular business reviews and presentations to key internal and external stakeholders Assist in the identification of new business opportunities for PEAK and provide support throughout proposal phase Contribute to positive group culture to foster high performance, efficient processes, and ongoing professional development Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of experience in an account management or similar role providing relevant experience, within the sports media industry Strong interpersonal skills, ability to build and foster broad network of relationships Knowledge of media trends (traditional and digital), evolution of platforms/ content consumption Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint with ability to prepare and deliver presentations for senior stakeholders both internal and external Candidate must command high business fluency in both Spanish and English