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Amazon is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to build and lead strategic partnerships for Prime Video Sports.
Prime Video Sports is creating innovative experiences on top of live sports, and these experiences involve deep collaboration with partners: leagues and rights holders, operators and platforms, data and technology vendors, and venue owners. You will originate and negotiate those partnerships and carry them through to a launched customer experience. Many of these are first-of-kind with no playbook and little precedent.
You will shape strategy, working alongside Product and Tech to identify where partnerships can unlock something new, including in emerging areas such as AI and interactivity. This role is key to how the business prioritizes features and integrations, and you will be the person who drives these forward.
Recent initiatives give a sense of the surface area, including interactive integrations with sportsbook and fantasy partners across NBA and NFL properties, and in-venue camera technology deployment.
Key job responsibilities
- Originate, structure and negotiate first-of-their-kind partnerships where no template, precedent or comparable agreement exists, and define the commercial model from scratch.
- Lead complex multi-party negotiations across leagues and rights holders, commercial partners, data and technology vendors, and venue owners.
- Own initiatives end to end, from strategy and partner selection through negotiation, launch and ongoing management, rather than handing off at signature.
- Shape the opportunity set with Product and Tech, including emerging technology, and decide what to pursue, what to defer and what to decline.
- Quarterback across cross functional teams and organizations. Product, Engineering, Legal, Finance, Ads, Marketing, PR and Production all touch these launches, across multiple Amazon businesses.
- Represent Amazon as the senior commercial point of contact with external partners and build durable relationships.
- Communicate to senior leadership, including recurring written updates and inputs to annual and longer-range planning.
About the team
Sports Partnerships sits at the center of Prime Video's live sports business, working directly with leagues, teams, operators and technology providers to build experiences that have not been built before. You will own initiatives end to end, with real visibility into how the work reaches customers, alongside some of the largest partners in sport.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree
- 6+ years of professional or military experience
- 6+ years of developing, negotiating and executing business agreements experience
- Experience developing strategies that influence leadership decisions at the organizational level
- Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- MBA
- Experience interpreting data and making business recommendations
- Experience identifying, negotiating, and executing complex legal agreements
COMPENSATION
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The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location.
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Salary Range: 147,900.00 - 200,100.00 USD annually
Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, WA, SEATTLE
DESCRIPTION
Amazon is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to build and lead strategic partnerships for Prime Video Sports.
Prime Video Sports is creating innovative experiences on top of live sports, and these experiences involve deep collaboration with partners: leagues and rights holders, operators and platforms, data and technology vendors, and venue owners. You will originate and negotiate those partnerships and carry them through to a launched customer experience. Many of these are first-of-kind with no playbook and little precedent.
You will shape strategy, working alongside Product and Tech to identify where partnerships can unlock something new, including in emerging areas such as AI and interactivity. This role is key to how the business prioritizes features and integrations, and you will be the person who drives these forward.
Recent initiatives give a sense of the surface area, including interactive integrations with sportsbook and fantasy partners across NBA and NFL properties, and in-venue camera technology deployment.
Key job responsibilities
- Originate, structure and negotiate first-of-their-kind partnerships where no template, precedent or comparable agreement exists, and define the commercial model from scratch.
- Lead complex multi-party negotiations across leagues and rights holders, commercial partners, data and technology vendors, and venue owners.
- Own initiatives end to end, from strategy and partner selection through negotiation, launch and ongoing management, rather than handing off at signature.
- Shape the opportunity set with Product and Tech, including emerging technology, and decide what to pursue, what to defer and what to decline.
- Quarterback across cross functional teams and organizations. Product, Engineering, Legal, Finance, Ads, Marketing, PR and Production all touch these launches, across multiple Amazon businesses.
- Represent Amazon as the senior commercial point of contact with external partners and build durable relationships.
- Communicate to senior leadership, including recurring written updates and inputs to annual and longer-range planning.
About the team
Sports Partnerships sits at the center of Prime Video's live sports business, working directly with leagues, teams, operators and technology providers to build experiences that have not been built before. You will own initiatives end to end, with real visibility into how the work reaches customers, alongside some of the largest partners in sport.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree
- 6+ years of professional or military experience
- 6+ years of developing, negotiating and executing business agreements experience
- Experience developing strategies that influence leadership decisions at the organizational level
- Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- MBA
- Experience interpreting data and making business recommendations
- Experience identifying, negotiating, and executing complex legal agreements
COMPENSATION
-
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location.
-
Salary Range: 147,900.00 - 200,100.00 USD annually
Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
LOCATION
USA, WA, SEATTLE
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Frame your Australian credentials for U.S. employers
A three-year Australian bachelor's degree in sports science or kinesiology satisfies E-3 visa degree requirements, but many U.S. hiring managers assume a four-year degree is needed. Request a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved evaluator before applying.
Target roles with a defined degree requirement
Strength and conditioning coach or performance analyst positions list specific degree requirements in job postings, which directly supports the E-3 specialty occupation determination. General coaching or fitness instructor roles often lack that degree specificity and are harder to sponsor.
Search verified E-3 sponsors using Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to find sports organisations with active E-3 or LCA filing history. Filtering by employer type saves time by surfacing professional teams, university athletic departments, and sports science firms that already understand sponsorship obligations.
Raise sponsorship early in the hiring conversation
Sports organisations unfamiliar with the E-3 often assume visa sponsorship is as complex as H-1B visa. Clarifying upfront that the E-3 has no lottery, no employer quota, and typically resolves within weeks removes the main reason teams hesitate to proceed.
Ensure your offer letter specifies the degree-dependent role
Your employer's offer letter must describe duties that require a relevant bachelor's degree, not just preferred qualifications. A vague job description is the most common reason consular officers question specialty occupation status for sports roles.
Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service for LCA and consulate prep
The Labor Condition Application must be certified by DOL before your consulate appointment can proceed. Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service manages the LCA submission, visa paperwork, and consulate preparation so nothing is filed out of sequence.
E-3 Visa Sports: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find sports jobs in the U.S. that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to search. It surfaces sports employers with confirmed E-3 or LCA filing history, so you're not cold-applying to organisations that have never sponsored a visa. Focus on professional teams, university athletic departments, and sports science or performance technology companies, as these are the most common E-3 sponsors in the industry.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Do sports roles qualify as specialty occupations for the E-3?
They can, but it depends on the role. Positions like sports scientist, exercise physiologist, biomechanist, or performance analyst typically qualify because they require a bachelor's degree in a specific field. General coaching, personal training, or fitness instruction roles are harder to qualify unless the job description explicitly requires a relevant degree and the duties reflect that level of specialisation.
How does the E-3 compare to the H-1B for Australian sports professionals?
The E-3 is exclusively for Australian citizens and has no lottery, no annual employer cap, and a straightforward two-year renewable structure. The H-1B requires entering a randomised lottery with roughly a one-in-four selection rate and is tied to specific filing windows. For Australians, the E-3 is faster, more predictable, and available year-round, making it the practical first choice for sports roles.
Can I change sports employers while on an E-3 visa?
Yes, but your E-3 status is tied to a specific employer and role. If you move to a new team or organisation, your new employer must file a fresh LCA with DOL and you'll need to attend a new consulate appointment for an updated E-3 visa. There's no portability provision like some other visa categories, so plan for a processing gap between roles.