Growth Partnerships Lead at Sporty - Remote EMEA — Columbus
Traveler-Friendly Insight
Remote-First with a Travel Twist
Sporty Group is explicitly a remote-first company, making this role well-suited for digital nomads. However, the role uniquely requires willingness to travel for local activations and market studies across Africa and LATAM — so this isn't a fully desk-bound remote position. Think of it as a nomadic role by design, with periodic field trips built into the job description.
Timezone & Schedule Flexibility
The EMEA hint suggests a preference for overlapping with African and European time zones (UTC to UTC+3). No fixed hours are mentioned, which is a positive async signal — but coordinating across Africa, LATAM, and potentially HQ will likely require some scheduling flexibility, particularly for partner calls.
Visa Considerations
- Portugal (Lisbon): Digital nomad visa available; great UTC+1 base for EMEA overlap. Cost-effective vs. Western Europe.
- Colombia (Medellín): Digital nomad visa available; excellent for LATAM market proximity. Low cost of living, strong coworking scene.
- Kenya (Nairobi): No formal nomad visa, but business visa options exist; ideal for Africa market immersion and cultural context.
Perks for Travelers
- Top-of-the-line equipment provided — no need to haul heavy gear from home
- Annual company retreats offer in-person networking without requiring a fixed office
- Travel is part of the role, so some travel costs may be covered (confirm during interviews)
About the Role
Sporty Group is looking for a Communications & Growth Partnerships Lead to own customer communications and regional marketing partnerships. This role blends channel optimization, localization, and commercial partnerships to drive growth at scale.
What You'll Be Doing
- Identify, negotiate, and manage marketing partnerships across Africa & LATAM
- Optimize WhatsApp, SMS, and email performance (delivery, open rate, CTR, cost)
- Align communications with marketing, product, and lifecycle campaigns
- Work closely with Marketing, Product, and Ops for localization of messaging, creatives, and campaigns per market
- Plan and track regional activations and partnerships — including strategic billboards, payment partnership campaigns, affiliate marketing, and more
- 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
What You'll Bring
- 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 travelling for local activations and market studies in existing and emerging markets
- Data-driven and execution-focused mindset
- Fluency in both written and spoken English is essential
What's in It for You
- Sporty is a remote-first company in pursuit of sustainability
- Competitive salary + individual performance-based bonuses every quarter
- 28 days paid annual leave
- Referral bonuses & flash bonuses
- Top-of-the-line equipment provided
- Annual company retreats for internal networking opportunities
If you're interested, we encourage you to apply! Every application is reviewed by a member of our team (AI is not used in our recruitment process), and we aim to respond within 48 hours.
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