Partnerships & Growth Manager (f/m/d) presso Zeal Network

ZEAL Network SE is a dynamic, international group of companies that has been creating exciting and innovative lottery experiences for over 20 years. As Germany’s largest provider of online lotteries through our brands LOTTO24 and Tipp24, and a trusted partner of Spain’s ONCE, the second-largest national lottery, we’re shaping the future of the lottery industry. We are passionate about driving innovation, as demonstrated by our newest brands, Freiheit+ and Traumhausverlosung, which bring fresh and exciting dreams to life. Additionally, through ZEAL Ventures, we invest in inspiring e-commerce start-ups like Omaze and DAYMADE, fueling fresh ideas and opportunities.

Our team of 300+ professionals from diverse backgrounds is united by a visionary mindset, a passion for collaboration, and a commitment to inspire dreams. At ZEAL, we empower our people to think ambitiously and work together toward a shared purpose: helping people imagine and achieve their aspirations.

The role:

This role is dedicated to TeamPlayer, a new product by LOTTO24. TeamPlayer
reinvents lottery syndicates by bringing the classic group play experience into
the digital age – easier, more accessible, and legally secure. Players can join
private groups with friends or take part in open communities, making the shared
experience of playing and winning more transparent, engaging, and modern.

As Partnerships & Growth Manager at TeamPlayer, you will scale one of
LOTTO24’s most innovative products. You will explore and establish
collaborations with partners from industries such as sports, entertainment, and
beyond, turning them into impactful campaigns that drive growth. At the same
time, you will activate and expand our player communities, creating initiatives
and content that keep groups engaged and growing across product and digital
channels. The role stretches from strategy to execution and combines
partnership development with hands-on community activation, giving you the
chance to directly shape TeamPlayer’s growth journey.

Your tasks:

• Partnerships:

  • Identify, negotiate, and secure strategic partnerships that drive
    Teamplayer's growth

  • Serve as the key point of contact for partners, ensuring smooth
    collaboration and measurable results

  • Develop activation strategies and joint campaigns with partners

  • Manage end-to-end execution of partnership activities in collaboration
    with internal teams (e.g. marketing, product, legal) and external agencies

  • Monitor, report, and analyze outcomes of partnership activities,
    generating insights to optimize future collaborations

• Community Activation & Engagement

  • Plan and deliver community initiatives such as raffles, contests, and
    promotions to drive activity and loyalty within the TeamPlayer groups

  • Create engaging activations and content within the product and across
    channels (e.g. winner updates, announcements, motivational messages)

  • Monitor community feedback, generate insights, and translate them into
    new initiatives

  • Oversee and manage community engagement across social media
    channels

  • Create engaging content and stories around jackpots, communities, and
    events for social media, email, and other channels in collaboration with
    internal teams (e.g. marketing, product)

What you offer us:

• Proven experience in partnership management and/or product
  marketing, ideally with a focus on community-driven products

• Strong track record in developing and executing campaigns and
  activations across multiple channels

• Ability to connect authentically with a wide range of audiences and
  communities

• Strong sense for emotionally engaging and community-oriented topics

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
  with partners and stakeholders

• Strong project management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple
  initiatives simultaneously

• Highly organized, proactive, and collaborative mindset

• Fluent in German and English

What we offer:

• A modern, dynamic culture grounded in the success of a leading-edge e-commerce company.

• A talented team of ambitious, like-minded colleagues where your knowledge and ideas truly make an impact.

• Ongoing personal growth, supported by an annual development budget of €1,500 to invest in your professional development.

• Trust and autonomy, no micromanagement, just confidence in your ability to deliver and excel.

• Flexible work options with a hybrid setup focused on results.

• Unlimited vacation days in addition to your yearly 30-day vacation allowance.

• Opportunity for workations abroad using our WorkFlex tool.

• Monthly mobility allowance of €30 to use on the mobility option of your choice (e.g., the Deutschlandticket), plus access to a company bike leasing program.

• Company pension scheme, provided in partnership with Degura, to support your future financial security.

• Subsidized EGYM WELLPASS membership, with a contribution of only €25 per month, giving you access to a wide range of gyms and sports options across Germany.

• Quarterly company events, along with regular team activities and informal gatherings, a favorite being our Healthy Tuesday lunches or Treat Thursdays in the office!