Swissborg

Business Developer - Sports Clubs Vertical

Europe

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Sports, Sports Marketing, Fan EngagementIndustries

Position Overview

  • Location Type: Remote
  • Job Type: Employment
  • Salary: Not specified

At XBorg, we're transforming how digital experiences are created and delivered. We empower organizations to build more immersive and personalized experiences for their communities, unlocking new forms of engagement, opportunities, and rewards based on digital activities and interactions. After establishing ourselves as the leading infrastructure provider in esports, with our flagship FanBase product being used by some of the largest teams in the world like Team Liquid, Ninjas In Pyjamas, Team BDS, JDG, and more. Having raised over $9M in community funding and successfully launched our XBG token, we're scaling our team to bring our engagement infrastructure to new verticals.

We're seeking a Business Developer with proven experience in traditional sports to drive our expansion beyond esports into major sporting leagues and clubs. You'll leverage your established relationships within football, basketball, rugby, Formula 1, and other mature sports markets to position XBorg as the next-generation fan engagement platform for traditional sports organizations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a go-to-market strategy for penetrating traditional sports markets (Football, Basketball, Rugby, F1, etc.)
  • Leverage existing relationships with clubs, leagues, and sports marketing agencies to secure high-profile partnerships
  • Collaborate with product teams to ensure platform features meet the unique needs of traditional sports fans
  • Represent XBorg at major sports industry conferences, summits, and club meetings to educate traditional sports stakeholders on digital engagement opportunities

Required Skills and Experience

  • 5+ years of experience working within professional sports organizations, leagues, or sports marketing agencies
  • Direct relationships with decision-makers at clubs and leagues in Football, Basketball, Rugby, Formula 1, or other major sports
  • Proven track record of closing commercial partnerships, sponsorship deals, or technology implementations with sports organizations
  • Deep understanding of sports business models, fan behavior, and the commercial landscape of professional sports
  • Experience with digital transformation projects in traditional sports settings
  • Ability to translate innovative technology solutions into language that resonates with traditional sports executives
  • Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
  • International experience and relationships preferred, given global nature of major sports
  • Familiarity with fan engagement technologies and web3 is a plus

Our Offer

  • An exciting opportunity to be part of a well-funded startup revolutionizing the gaming & esports industry
  • Competitive salary, including a token incentive package
  • Weekly gaming sessions with our team and community members
  • Bi-yearly team retreats and financial support for attending conferences and events of interest
  • A flexible remote work environment

Company Information

XBorg is a spin-off from SwissBorg and today a fully independent company. While we remain a sister company and are very close to the SwissBorg team, you are applying for a position at XBorg.

Skills

Sports marketing
Partnership development
Relationship management
Event representation
Strategic planning
Client negotiations

Swissborg

Digital asset management and wealth platform

About Swissborg

SwissBorg provides a wealth management platform for cryptocurrency investors, focusing on services like yield earning and staking through its app. The Smart Yield Wallet allows users to earn daily interest on their crypto holdings by utilizing various decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols, aiming for high returns with low risk. Unlike competitors, SwissBorg offers a unique staking program for its CHSB token, granting users premium benefits and a voice in platform decisions. The company's goal is to democratize wealth management, making it accessible to everyone by simplifying the complexities of DeFi.

Lausanne, SwitzerlandHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$22.4MTotal Funding
SERIES_ACompany Stage
Fintech, Crypto & Web3Industries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours
Paid Vacation
Professional Development Budget
Performance Bonus

Risks

Increased competition from DeFi platforms offering higher yields and lower fees.
Volatility of the CHSB token poses risks to user retention and platform stability.
Regulatory scrutiny in the EU could lead to increased compliance costs for SwissBorg.

Differentiation

SwissBorg offers a community-centric wealth management platform powered by blockchain technology.
The Smart Yield Wallet provides daily interest on crypto holdings using top DeFi protocols.
SwissBorg's unique CHSB token staking program unlocks premium benefits for users.

Upsides

Integration with Solana enhances platform capabilities for fast, low-cost decentralized applications.
Compliance with UK's FCA rules boosts trust and user base in a regulated market.
Partnership with Galactica.com improves user security and attracts privacy-conscious investors.

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