Business Development Manager - Communications & Growth Partnerships

Sporty Group is a remote-first company focused on sustainability, seeking a Communications & Growth Partnerships Lead to enhance customer communications and regional marketing partnerships. The role involves optimizing marketing channels, managing partnerships, and driving growth through strategic initiatives across various regions.

Responsibilities:

• Identify, negotiate, and manage marketing partnerships across Africa & LATAM
• Optimize WhatsApp, SMS, and email performance (delivery, open, CTR, cost)
• Align communications with marketing, product, and lifecycle campaigns
• Work closely with Marketing, Prod and Ops for localization of messaging, creatives, and campaigns per market
• Plan and track regional activations and partnerships - including but not limited to strategic billboards, payment partnership campaigns, affiliate marketing etc
• Measure ROI and performance across owned and partner channels
• Onboard new communication channel partners, and manage existing Bulk SMS, email, and communication partners for cost optimization

Requirements:

• 6+ years in growth, communications, or partnerships
• Hands-on experience with messaging platforms and lifecycle marketing
• Strong commercial and negotiation skills
• Experience working across multiple regions and cultures
• Comfortable to travel for local activations and market studies in existing and emerging markets for sporty
• Data-driven and execution-focused
• Fluency in both written and spoken English is essential