YOUR CAREER IN THE SPORTS INDUSTRY
The world of sports excites connects and inspires. At SPORTFIVE we are a global agency that covers every aspect of sports marketing helping to shape the industrys future with fresh and exciting ideas.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
We believe that different perspectives and experiences are the key to sustainable success. Our goal is to create an authentic and attractive work environment where everyone feels valued with a sense of belonging and encouraged to shape the future of the sports industry together.

FLEXIBILITY THAT FITS YOUR LIFE
Whether youre seeking a role that is full-time part-time or a job share we understand that everybody has their own unique needs. Thats why we offer a range of flexible working options which we can discuss with you to find the best solution for you.

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An exciting opportunity with plenty of creative freedom awaits you in our Analytics & Advisory Team based in Cologne with flexible working options across other European Countries (France & UK). Our colleague David Henkel-Eichler is looking for you to join his team as:

Lead Consultant (f/m/d) Analytics & Advisory

Full-time Part-time Job-sharing

Our Analytics & Advisory Team delivers data-driven insights and strategic recommendations for clients in the sports industry based on robust market and media research. We support sports organizations in building and scaling their sponsorship inventory as well as in pricing and go-to-market parallel we advise global brands on sponsorship strategy evaluate partnership opportunities and measure the performance of their engagements.

YOUR ROLE AT A GLANCE

• End-to-end responsibility for the delivery and quality assurance of consulting projects across sponsorship strategy valuation and commercialization
• Structuring complex client challenges and translating them into clear data-driven and actionable recommendations
• Leading and developing project teams while closely collaborating with internal stakeholders including business development
• Presenting insights and advising senior stakeholders at C-level across brands and sports organizations
• Driving proposal processes end-to-end including scoping storytelling and finalization of client offers

WHAT YOULL BRING

• University degree in business sports management marketing or a comparable field
• Several years of experience in consulting ideally within sports business sponsorship or data-driven strategy; background in market or media research is a plus
• Strong analytical and strategic skillset with experience in structuring complex projects
• Excellent communication skills in English and German with confidence in senior stakeholder environments
• Proven experience in leading project teams and managing multiple workstreams simultaneously

DONT MEET ALL THE CRITERIA NO WORRIES!
For us people and potential come first. Your enthusiasm for the role and SPORTFIVE as well as your willingness to learn and develop are just as important as your skills. We see potential as the key to success and are committed to helping you grow and acquire new skills on your journey with us.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Onboarding: To ensure that you are set up for success when you join us we offer a role and department specific onboarding program complemented by a company-wide introduction where you get to know your colleagues our diverse products and different business areas.
• Work-Life-Integration: Our flexible working arrangements include mobile working additional child sick leave days and a free family service.
• Individual Development: Room for personal and professional growth supported by customised training opportunities development planning internal mentoring and on-the-job training.
• Attractive Benefits: Discounts at partner companies event tickets company pension plan Germany ticket job bike mental health programs and Urban Sports Club memberships.

We are happy to offer this role as a job-sharing position. To find your perfect tandem partner (m/f/d) and apply as an unbeatable match please apply on our partners website PairToShare.

We believe diversity strengthens our team so we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to ensure you feel fully supported throughout the application process.

SOUNDS EXCITING
Lets go!Malika Lehmannis your recruiting contact and looks forward to getting to know you.

Start Date
05/01/2026

SPORTFIVE Germany GmbH