Senior Market Strategy and Partnerships Manager

Hey there! We’re Fever, the world’s leading tech platform for culture and live entertainment.

Our mission? To democratize access to culture and entertainment. With our proprietary cutting-edge technology and data-driven approach, we’re revolutionizing the way people engage with live entertainment.

Every month, our platform inspires over 300 million people in +55 countries (and counting) to discover unforgettable experiences while also empowering event creators with our data and technology, helping them scale, innovate, and enhance their events to reach new audiences.

Our results? We’ve teamed up with major industry leaders like Netflix, F.C. Barcelona, and Primavera Sound, presented international award-winning experiences, and are backed by several leading global investors! Impressive, right?

To achieve our mission, we are looking for bar-raisers with a hands-on mindset who are eager to help shape the future of entertainment!

Ready to be part of the experience?

Now, let’s discuss this role and what you will do to help achieve Fever’s mission.

Meet the Team

Business Development

At Fever, our Business Development team is both the face of Fever in the market and the voice of the market within Fever. Sitting at the core of our platform, they connect the world’s best experiences with the largest audiences, helping the live entertainment industry grow and evolve.

Our team builds trusted, long-term partnerships with leading brands across the ecosystem. We work closely with creators, producers, agencies, and cultural leaders to help them make data-driven decisions, their portfolios, and scale internationally. In doing so, we play a key role in shaping the future of the entertainment landscape.

This role goes far beyond relationship management. It requires strong strategic thinking and problem-solving across a wide range of topics, from marketing and pricing to operations and financing. The most successful team members take full ownership of their partners’ success, acting as true partners and advisors at every stage of growth.

Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Business Development works hand-in-hand with Marketing, Category Management, Partner Support, Operations, Tech, Product, and Finance to ensure every experience on our platform reaches its full potential.

Our team is diverse, entrepreneurial, and dynamic, bringing together talent from consulting, banking, big tech, and startups. We thrive in a fast-paced environment where creativity meets data, and ambition meets execution.

Join us if you’re passionate about discovering world-class experiences, building meaningful partnerships, and scaling some of the most exciting concepts across the globe.

What You'll Do

Create and cultivate deep business relationships with the biggest producers, creators, venues and key stakeholders in the entertainment industry.

Develop and deliver a growth strategy for the market, with an innovative and effective approach to scaling Fever's presence in the region

Expertly manage commercial strategy with large partners ensuring value creation for both parties

Evidence strong organizational skills to effectively balance and grow a large base of clients

Collaborate closely with cross functional stakeholders to successfully deliver on partner growth across South Africa and internationally

Keep up to date with everything cool that’s happening in the entertainment; think of yourself as the expert for new and trending experiences

Who you are:

At least 3+ years of top tier consulting or equivalent experience, with additional 5+ years of experience in relevant sectors (e.g. corporate management, tech companies, sport / 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 an ability to work in a demanding, dynamic start-up environment

Demonstrated data-driven approach to business and task prioritization

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal along with strong attention to detail

Comfort in working with Microsoft Office, Google docs, and a Sales CRM (Salesforce is preferred)

Knowledge of the city’s entertainment, events, and lifestyle trends

Experience in the event and entertaiment industry is a plus but not required

Why You’ll Love It Here

Attractive compensation package consisting of significant stock package, base salary, and performance-based bonus

40% discount on all Fever events and experiences

Responsibility from day one and professional and personal growth

Great work environment with a fun, international team of talented people to work with!

Opportunity to have a real impact in a high-growth global category leader

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Thank you for considering joining Fever. We cannot wait to learn more about you!

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Fever is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workspace where everyone's background and ideas count. Our main goal is to find the best possible talent regardless of place of birth, racial or ethnic origin, gender, gender identity, religion, opinion, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, marital status, age or caring responsibilities. We encourage everyone to apply!

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