Senior Business Development Manager

Fever; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock Options

40% discount on Fever events

Job summary

Fever is seeking a Senior Market Strategy & Partnerships Manager to lead and scale our Dutch market presence. This role sits at the crossroads of business development, operations and strategy, owning the market end-to-end—from originating landmark partnerships to flawless on-ground execution.

You will partner with cross-functional teams to grow Fever’s footprint across the Netherlands and internationally, drive a data-driven growth plan, and build durable, value-driven relationships with major

Qualifications

• At least 5+ years of top tier consulting or equivalent experience.
• Plus 4+ years in relevant sectors (tech/corporate management/sports/music/arts).
• Strong business development and partnership management skills.
• Self-starter with ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup env.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; detail-oriented.
• Fluency in Dutch and English is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop the market growth strategy for the Dutch region.
• Manage commercial strategy with large partners for mutual value.
• Balance, maintain and grow a large client base.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to drive partner growth.
• Track industry trends to act as the internal expert on new experiences.

Skills

Business development

Partnership management

Communication skills

Self-starter

Data-driven

Dutch and English

Sales CRM

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Docs

SugarCRM

Job description

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

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, expand 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.

The Role

We are looking for an exceptional, entrepreneurial Senior Market Strategy & Partnerships Manager to lead and scale our presence in the Dutch market. This is a high‑impact role at the intersection of business development, operations, and strategy. You will own the market end‑to‑end: from originating and structuring landmark partnerships to ensuring flawless execution on the ground.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and deliver the market growth strategy by applying innovative approaches to effectively scale Fever’s presence in the region.
• Manage the commercial strategy with large partners to ensure mutual value creation and build sustainable, strategic alliances.
• Leverage strong organizational skills to effectively balance, maintain, and grow a large client base.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders to successfully deliver partner growth across the Netherlands and internationally.
• Track the latest trends in the entertainment industry to act as the internal expert for new and trending experiences.

Who You Are

Here’s what you should bring to the table:

• At least 5+ years of top tier consulting or equivalent experience, with ideally an additional 4+ years of experience in relevant sectors (e.g. corporate management, tech companies, sport / music / arts)
• Strong business development and partnership management skills
• Self‑starter mentality with an ability to work in a demanding, dynamic start‑up environment
• 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 (Sugar CRM is preferred)
• Data‑driven and analytical, with the ability to use insights to optimize operations and track market performance.
• Fluency in Dutch and English is required for this role.

Why You’ll Love it Here

• Attractive compensation package consisting of base salary and the potential to earn a significant bonus for top performance.
• Stock Options
• Opportunity to have a real impact in a high‑growth global category leader
• 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!

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

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