Trip.com Group

Sports Partnerships Manager, EU

Trip.com Group  •  London, GB (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description


General information


Name

Sports Partnerships Manager, EU

Location

70 St Mary Axe, London

Business unit

FU-PR&GR Department

Working time

Full-Time

Type

B2B Partnership


Description & Requirements

About Us
Founded in 1999 and listed on NASDAQ in 2003 and HKEX in 2021, Trip.com Group is a leading global travel service provider comprising of Trip.com, Ctrip, Skyscanner, and Qunar.

Across its platforms, Trip.com Group integrates travel resources from industry partners and helps travellers worldwide pursue the perfect trip with exceptional travel products and services.

We have four Customer Service Centres for Trip.com established in Japan, Korea, the UK, and the Philippines, providing 24/7 customer service in 19 different languages.

We have more than 30,000 employees scattered across 30 countries in Asia, Europe, the Americas, and Oceania, striving to expand our global markets and aiming to be the world’s leading and most trusted family of online travel brands that aspire to deliver the perfect trip at the best price for every traveller.

In this Role, you’ll get to
  • Lead the full lifecycle of official partnerships, from high-level negotiation and contract structural design to rights activation and long-term renewal.  
  • Build and nurture enduring strategic alliances with major governing bodies, football clubs, and sports agencies to secure priority opportunities ahead of the market.  
  • Structure complex partnership deals and develop integrated sports marketing strategies that elevate brand awareness and drive market share across Europe.  
  • Manage end-to-end budget planning and financial tracking for all European sports initiatives, ensuring rigorous ROI measurement and P&L performance.  
  • Coordinate seamlessly with internal product, technology, and legal teams to oversee asset integration, ticketing system optimization, and on-site event execution.  
What you'll Need to Succeed
  • 5+ years of successful experience in the European sports industry, specifically in sponsorship, partnerships, or commercial sports marketing.  
  • Deep, pre-existing executive network within official organizations, top-tier football clubs, and major sports agencies, essential for securing priority partnership assets.  
  • Exceptional financial acumen, with proven experience in building profitable business models, managing large budgets, and calculating ROI for flagship sports properties.  
  • Fluent English with demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, proficiency in additional European languages is a significant advantage.  
  • A highly self-motivated, organized, and results-oriented mindset, capable of managing multiple high-stakes projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
Why Trip.com Group
We offer a stage to unleash your full potential and drive global impact. As an international team, we embrace an open and inclusive culture that supports and respect team members in and out of the workplace. Everyone is on a trip, whether it's a career trip or a life trip. At Trip.com Group, you can define your own trip by setting a goal and celebrate your success by recognizing the progress you have made.
What’s more?
  • Our rapid business growth in global offers abundant career opportunities at various levels and in multiple functions
  • Internal transfer is encouraged, and global job rotation program enable you to pursue a global career path and make global impact
  • We provide learning opportunities to further your career in areas of leadership capability, soft skill and professional expertise.
  • We encourage flexible work arrangement
  • Have fun with company-sponsored greetings and activities at holidays, birthdays, and colorful team events.

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Have a good trip, and see you soon!

Trip.com Group

About Trip.com Group

Trip.com Group is a leading one-stop travel service provider comprising of Trip.com, Ctrip, Skyscanner, and Qunar. Founded in 1999, listed on Nasdaq in 2003 and HKEX in 2021, Trip.com Group has become one of the largest travel companies in the world in terms of gross merchandise value.

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Shanghai, CN
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
trip.com
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