Industry Development Director - Sport
Do you have an established network across European sports clubs, stadium operators and system integrators, and the commercial edge to build a new sports vertical from the ground up?
Our client is a global leader in LED display manufacturing, founded in 2001 and now over 3,000 employees strong worldwide, delivering cutting-edge LED solutions across diverse industries.
We are looking for an Industry Development Director to lead end-to-end sports business development and ecosystem growth across Europe. This is a senior leadership role owning market penetration, strategic partnership development and revenue growth across sports end clients, sports consulting firms and system integrators. You will build the regional sports business from strategy through to execution, establishing long-term market leadership in a diverse, fast-growing global organisation.
What You Will Be Doing
Developing key sports end clients including professional sports clubs, stadium operators and regional sports authorities, driving digital visualisation and smart venue display projects from lead generation to final contract closure
Establishing and managing strategic cooperation with top sports consulting and strategy firms across Europe, embedding company solutions into consulting project pipelines
Recruiting, onboarding and empowering local sports-focused system integrators and service partners, building a scalable partner channel network
Analysing local sports industry trends, customer demands and the competitor landscape, defining go-to-market strategies and delivering annual revenue targets
Engaging with key sports industry events, summits and associations to strengthen market influence and build sustainable industry and government relations
Who We Are Looking For
8+ years senior business development / industry director experience within the European sports industry, with solid UK or DACH market insights
Proven existing network with sports end clients, sports consulting houses and regional system integrators
Experience delivering large-scale smart stadium and sports digital projects
Strong capability in regional market operation and C-level strategic negotiation, with the ability to build a business model and team influence from scratch
Willing to travel frequently
Desirable: senior experience with international sports groups, top sports consulting companies or sports system integration providers; established cooperation with top-tier European sports clubs, national sports bodies or large regional integrators
What's On Offer
A diverse and challenging role within a fast-growing global organisation
High autonomy and responsibility from day one
A competitive compensation package reflecting the scope of the role and your experience
A respectful, multicultural environment with a supportive, motivated team and flat hierarchies
Interested? Get in touch with Woop Jobs to apply today!
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