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Fever is the world's leading tech platform for culture and live entertainment, operating in 55+ countries with 300+ million monthly users. The company partners with major brands like Netflix, F.C. Barcelona, and Primavera Sound to democratize access to culture and entertainment through data-driven technology.
The Business Development team at Fever serves as both the market-facing arm and the voice of the market internally. They build trusted, long-term partnerships with creators, producers, agencies, and cultural leaders across the entertainment ecosystem, helping partners make data-driven decisions, expand portfolios, and scale internationally. This role requires strategic thinking and problem-solving across marketing, pricing, operations, and financing—going far beyond transactional relationship management.
In this Senior Market Strategy and Partnerships Manager role, you will:
• Create and cultivate deep business relationships with major producers, creators, venues, and key stakeholders in the entertainment industry
• Develop and deliver a comprehensive growth strategy for the market with innovative approaches to scaling Fever's regional presence
• Manage commercial strategy with large partners, ensuring mutual value creation
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills to balance and grow a large client base
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Category Management, Partner Support, Operations, Tech, Product, and Finance to drive partner growth across South Africa and internationally
• Stay current with entertainment trends and position yourself as an expert on emerging and trending experiences
You will work in a diverse, entrepreneurial, and dynamic environment where creativity meets data and ambition meets execution. The role offers significant responsibility from day one, with opportunities for professional and personal growth in a high-growth global category leader.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Minimum 3+ years of top-tier consulting or equivalent experience, plus an additional 5+ years in relevant sectors (corporate management, tech companies, sports/music/arts)
• Proven track record of sales success in a fast-paced, quota-carrying role
• Strong business development and partnership management skills
• Self-starter mentality with ability to thrive in a demanding, dynamic startup environment
• Demonstrated data-driven approach to business and task prioritization
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google Docs, and Sales CRM (Salesforce preferred)
• Knowledge of Johannesburg's entertainment, events, and lifestyle trends
• Experience in the events and entertainment industry is a plus but not required
