About Double Tap

We’re the global football creator agency and the driving force behind sport’s storytelling evolution. Double Tap gives the world’s top creators the stage to redefine how fans experience the game. We represent and collaborate with some of the biggest names in football and entertainment, including Fabrizio Romano, Céline Dept, and StuntPegg, and we work with global icons like FIFA, UEFA, Heineken, Just Eat, adidas, and PlayStation.Our mission is to revolutionise how sport is told.

Our vision is to build the world’s leading creator-powered media agency, shaping the next era of fan connection, storytelling, and entertainment.

Role Summary

We are looking for an experienced and ambitious Partnerships Director Europe to lead Double Tap’s commercial growth across key European markets. Based in Barcelona, you will be responsible for driving revenue, expanding our client base, and managing a team of partnership managers.

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in sales, sports, partnerships, or content creator management, along with a proven network of clients and contacts across the UK, France, Spain, Germany, the Netherlands, and Italy. You combine strategic vision with a hands-on commercial mindset, capable of both building relationships at the highest level and managing a motivated team to deliver exceptional results.

This is a senior leadership role within Double Tap’s commercial department, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, international environment and wants to play a key role in scaling one of the most exciting agencies in the football creator space.

What You’ll Do

• Lead Double Tap’s commercial strategy and business development across key European markets.

• Identify, pitch, and close new partnerships with brands, platforms, clubs, federations, and agencies.

• Manage and mentor a growing team of partnership managers, ensuring alignment, growth, and performance across markets.

• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of opportunities and strategic accounts.

• Develop customized partnership proposals and creative concepts in collaboration with the strategy and creative teams.

• Oversee the full partnership lifecycle: from initial outreach to deal negotiation, execution, and renewal.

• Cultivate long-term client relationships to drive retention and upsell opportunities.

• Represent Double Tap at major industry events and activations across Europe.

• Monitor trends in the sports, creator, and digital content landscape to inform business strategy.

• Report directly to the Head of Partnerships and collaborate closely with the leadership team on agency growth initiatives.

Who You Are

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in sales, partnerships, business development, or account management within sports, content creation, or media.

• Strong network and portfolio of clients across the UK, France, Spain, Germany, the Netherlands, and/or Italy.

• Proven experience in closing high-value deals and building long-term commercial relationships.

• Demonstrated experience in team management and cross-market coordination.

• Excellent communication, pitching, and negotiation skills.

• Entrepreneurial, strategic, and results-oriented mindset.

• Passion for football, digital creators, and branded content.

• Fluent in English; proficiency in Spanish, French, Italian, German, or Dutch is a strong plus.

• Must have a valid work permit for the location of employment (Barcelona).

What We Offer

• A leadership role shaping the future of Double Tap’s commercial success in Europe.

• High autonomy and direct impact on the agency’s growth strategy.

• A creative, international, and entrepreneurial environment.

• Opportunity to work with top brands, clubs, and creators across Europe.

• Access to industry events, major football activations, and cross-market travel.

• A collaborative team culture in our Barcelona headquarters.

Details

📍 Location: Barcelona

🕐 Type: Full-time, Hybrid (Minimum 3 days per week in-office)

🚀 Start Date: December 2025

💰 Compensation: Competitive, aligned with Spanish market standards

How to Apply

Think you’ve got what it takes to grow one of the most exciting brands in sport?
Tell us why you belong at Double Tap and attach your CV. Click Apply below or email josh@doubletapcontent.com with the subject "Partnerships Director Europe".