Strategic Research Consultant Sports & Sponsorships

Strategic Research Consultant Sports & Sponsor ships

Are you a strategic thinker who can hold compelling substantive discussions with international brands and sports organizations? Are you analytically strong and able to translate research results into strategic advice? Do you enjoy seeing continuous improvement and setting new goals? And are you, like us, a big sports fan? Then our vacancy for Strategic Research Consultant Sports & Sponsor ships is for you.

Team Sport & Sponsor ships conducts market research for international sports organizations and sports sponsors. Based on our research findings, we advise brands on how to increase the impact of their sponsorship and help sports organizations with insights that contribute to successful partnerships. We work for international brands such as Play Station, Amazon, and Fed Ex, and with major sports organizations such as UEFA, Formula 1, various major teams, clubs, and associations.

As a Strategic Research Consultant, you are responsible for providing our clients with sound advice based on research results. You understand the challenges our clients face and know how to help them with research. You act as a strategic sparring partner for sponsor managers, partnership managers, and marketers. In addition, you contribute to business development by conducting substantive discussions with (potential) clients and challenging them with our vision and approach.

• Manage and enhance relationships with international clients.
• Understand the challenges faced by customers and provide them with sound advice based on research results.
• Engage in strategic discussions about sports and sponsor ships with marketers and sponsorship managers in international organizations.
• Contribute to the team's commercial objectives by convincingly communicating our vision and approach to (potential) customers.
• Write research proposals that align with the challenges and strategies of international sponsors and sports organizations.
• Supervise junior research managers on research projects.
• Set a high standard for yourself and the team.

Competitive salary between €4,416 and €6,065 per month, with a bonus based on commercial achievements. The position is located in Rotterdam, offering flexible working hours and occasional remote work.

• At least 5 years of relevant experience and a university-level education.
• Pervasive strategic and analytical thinking skills.
• Persuasive communication with international sponsorship and marketing managers.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative, while keeping a keen eye on others.
• Deep knowledge of the professional sports and sponsorship world.
• Fluency in English (speaking and writing).
• Enthusiasm for sports topics.
• Positive, enthusiastic attitude towards teamwork.

A good command of Dutch and residence in the Netherlands are required.

• Flexibility to decide where and when to work, with occasional working from home.
• Full and healthy lunch provided every afternoon.
• Bi‑weekly Bootcamp sessions on the roof terrace or in downtown Rotterdam.
• Annual vacation of 24 days for full‑time employees, with the possibility of extending.
• Mobility allowance or NS Business Card for public transportation.
• Opportunities for professional development, training and career growth.