Senior Client Solutions Manager, Paid Social

Company Description

We’re the world’s leading sports technology company, at the intersection between sports, media, and betting. More than 1,700 sports federations, media outlets, betting operators, and consumer platforms across 120 countries rely on our know-how and technology to boost their business.

Job Description

Sportradar ad:s division provides data-driven marketing and sponsorship services to the iGaming industry, designed to help deliver significant efficiency improvements against marketing investments. The ad:s team develops and provides fully customizable, purpose-built, proprietary tools and services. 

As a Senior Client Solutions Manager within the Paid Social team, you’ll act as a strategic, data-driven partner to our top-tier operators, helping them unlock performance through Sportradar’s technology and creative capabilities. You will lead client relationships, shape campaign and creative strategy, and translate insights into business outcomes. At this level, success means you can independently manage complex client portfolios, influence decision-makers, and bring a clear strategic point of view that drives results and innovation. 

THE CHALLENGE:

• Lead key client relationships, owning campaign strategy, execution, and performance management across the major social platforms (Meta, TikTok, Snap, X, and Reddit).
• Develop a deep understanding of each client’s business objectives, challenges, and opportunities, using that knowledge to inform media and creative strategy. 
• Bring a strategic perspective to account planning, proactively identifying new opportunities for growth and innovation.
• Partner cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, and Design teams to translate Sportradar’s proprietary technology and sports data into innovative client solutions.
• Use analytics and experimentation to design and validate recommendations, extracting insights that advance client learning and business impact.
• Act as an external product consultant, helping clients and agencies adopt best practices and new platform features.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with client decision-makers and internal stakeholders, ensuring consistent alignment and delivery against shared objectives.
• Contribute to team development by sharing best practices, mentoring junior team members, and driving cross-functional collaboration. 
• Manage operational excellence across your portfolio, including campaign setup, QA, and reporting rigour. 

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in digital marketing, with deep hands-on expertise in paid social campaign management and optimization.
• Strong strategic acumen with the ability to connect media, creative, and business outcomes. 
• Proven ability to manage complex, high-value clients and influence cross-functional teams.
• Analytical mindset with strong skills in data interpretation, experimentation, and storytelling.
• Hands-on experience with Meta Ads Manager, TikTok Ads Manager, and/or Snap Ads Manager.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills with comfort engaging senior client stakeholders.
• Proactive, resourceful, and able to thrive in a fast-moving, ambiguous environment. 
• Experience in iGaming, entertainment, or agency environments is a strong advantage. 
• Experience with 3rd party creative & media buying platforms (e.g. Smartly, Hunch) also preferred. 

Additional Information

• A collaborative environment with colleagues from all over the world (Engineering offices in Europe, Asia and US) including various social events and teambuilding. 
• Flexibility to manage your workday and tasks with autonomy. 
• A balance of structure and autonomy to tackle your daily tasks. 
• Vibrant and inclusive community, including Women in Tech and Pride groups which welcome all participants. 
• Global Employee Assistance Programme. 
• Calm and Reulay app (leading well-being apps designed to support focus, quality rest, mindfulness, and long-term mental resilience). 
• Online training videos. 
• Flexible working hours. 

OUR RECRUITMENT PROCESS:

• Initial Screening: A quick chat with our Talent Acquisition Partner to understand your background and expectations. 
• Two Technical Interviews: Meet with the Technical team and later with the Hiring Manager to dive into your solution, as also discuss team fit.
• Onsite Interview: Meet with the local team and tour our local office for a final meet and greet.
• Finals Steps: Receive feedback and, if successful, an offer! 

At Sportradar, we celebrate our diverse group of hardworking employees. Sportradar is committed to ensuring equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We encourage you to apply even if you only meet most of the requirements (but not 100% of the listed criteria) – we believe skills evolve over time. If you’re willing to learn and grow with us, we invite you to join our team!