Business Development Manager, Global Football

Electronic Arts is seeking a Business Development Manager, Global Football to join the EA SPORTS FC Business Development team. The successful candidate will manage a dedicated football licensing and partnerships portfolio, operating at the heart of EA SPORTS FC's overall strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the licensing process for defined workstreams, including internal alignment, commercial negotiations, contract execution, and early-stage implementation handover.
• Partner with Studio, Marketing, Finance, and Legal teams to define content priorities and structure commercial deals that advance EA SPORTS FC's overall strategy.
• Build and maintain long-term, high-value relationships with global football partners.
• Act as a strategic point of contact between licensors and internal teams, ensuring alignment on product features, marketing campaigns, contractual obligations, and partner approvals.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams throughout the deal lifecycle to drive clear communication, timely decision-making, and smooth handover for execution.
• Collaborate with Studio and Marketing on initiatives that unlock value from licensed content and elevate the player experience.
• Collaborate with regional teams and internal experts to unlock new opportunities based on performance and ROI potential analysis.

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, with a working knowledge of intellectual property rights and contract structure.
• 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 in a fast-paced environment.
• Analytical mindset with experience using data and commercial insights to support strategic decisions.