Partnerships Manager

About FairPlay Sports Media

We’re a sports media network, focused on building and nurturing a portfolio of highly engaged and connected communities of sports fans and bettors to create value for our partners.

We empower sports fans with real-time intelligence, premium independent content, and unique tools so they can compete in the sports betting game.

FairPlay Sports Media is a collection of market leading brands including oddschecker, WhoScored, SuperScommesse, FairPlay Technologies and Confido. In addition, FairPlay has a vast network across the sports tech and media industries through our partnerships including Reach, Gazzetta dello Sport, DAZN, SportsGrid and The Jockey Club amongst others.

iGaming is one of the fastest-growing and most technologically innovative sectors, and we're on top of our game, powered by market-leading tech and driven by brilliant people.

We champion diversity and operate an open and inclusive culture as well as being focused, fast-paced, and always making sure to have fun along the way. So why not join us at FairPlay and be part of something bigger…

More about this role

The role is within Confido Network. Confido is a leading global affiliate network that connects advertisers with publishers to drive profitable growth through performance marketing. With a commitment to innovation, integrity, and collaboration, Confido Network is at the forefront of the affiliate marketing industry.

Confido Network is seeking an experienced iGaming professional – a dynamic and results-driven Partnerships Manager with an affinity for business development to join our team. The successful candidate will help the media network achieve its long-term goals and expand into new markets by locating new business opportunities, researching leads, establishing relationships with key stakeholders and identifying opportunities within our current publisher base.

You will be responsible for:

• Assessing the company's strategy and industry trends to develop strategies to gain new clients
• Identify potential publishers for the Confido network, approach them to discuss our offering and onboard them
• Maintain accurate records of affiliate partners, including contact information and payment details
• Provide exceptional customer service to our affiliate partners at all times
• Industry Awareness - Stay informed about the latest developments, trends, and news in the affiliate marketing and iGaming industries. Share industry knowledge and insights with the team to support strategic decision-making
• Compliance and Quality Assurance – ensure new affiliates adhere to Confido's compliance guidelines and ethical standards
• Deal Negotiation - collaborate with potential advertisers and publishers to negotiate and secure new partnership deals that align with Confido Network’s strategic goals and objectives
• Attend industry events to network with potential partners worldwide

You will be accountable for:

• Maintaining partner satisfaction within your portfolio of affiliates

You will be supporting:

• Your affiliates
• The Senior Partnerships Manager and the wider team

Your skillset:

• Proven experience in affiliate marketing/business development with a minimum of 3-5 years in the iGaming industry
• Strong negotiation and deal-making skills
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

What you’ll get back from us

Alongside being challenged daily and a real interest in your development, you will also receive:

• Subsidized Sky HD package, broadband and discounted sky talk
• Free Puregym membership
• Free healthcare with Bupa, life assurance and income protection
• Pension scheme with up to 9% contribution from the company