Business Development Manager, Global Football

We are seeking a Business Development Manager, Global Football to join the EA SPORTS FC Business Development team to manage a dedicated football licensing and partnerships portfolio.

The successful candidate will lead the licensing process for defined workstreams, partner with Studio, Marketing, Finance, Legal teams to define content priorities and structure commercial deals, build and maintain long-term relationships with global football partners, and act as a strategic point of contact between licensors and internal teams.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the licensing process for defined workstreams
• Partner with Studio, Marketing, Finance, Legal teams to define content priorities and structure commercial deals
• Build and maintain long-term, high-value relationships with global football partners
• Act as a strategic point of contact between licensors and internal teams
• Coordinate cross-functional teams throughout the deal lifecycle
• Collaborate with Studio and Marketing on initiatives that unlock value from licensed content
• Collaborate with regional teams and internal experts to unlock new opportunities

Qualifications:

• 3–5 years of experience in business development, commercial partnerships, licensing, or business affairs within sports, gaming, media, or entertainment
• High level of intellectual curiosity and self-motivation
• Proven experience participating in or leading commercial agreement negotiations
• Understanding of the global football ecosystem and a genuine passion for football and/or gaming
• Effective relationship-building, communication, and collaboration skills
• Strong organisational skills and the agility to manage multiple projects and partner relationships
• Analytical mindset with experience using data and commercial insights to support strategic decisions