Account Executive - Soccer

Reports to: Head of Sales North America (Ben Slingerland)
Type: Full-Time How to Apply: Please click HERE
About the Role You live and breathe soccer, not just the game, but the grind, the growth, and the people who make it happen. As an Account Executive focused on soccer , you will join a dedicated team of sales professionals whose mission is to bring cutting‑edge performance technology to clubs, academies, and programs across all levels of soccer in North America.
You are passionate about development in players, coaches, and clubs, and are driven to help organizations integrate tech to power high performance. Whether it is GPS tracking, wearable data, or emerging tools that drive insights and efficiency, you will help clubs find and use the solutions that make them better.
You love being on the field, connecting with coaches, and embracing the organized chaos of travel soccer. Your deep understanding of the soccer world, from grassroots to NCAA, means you can speak the language of coaches and directors authentically. This is a hands‑on, high‑energy role for someone who is relentless, competitive, and thrives in the action.
Key Responsibilities Sales Strategy & Execution Work within the PlayerData soccer sales team, collaborating on strategy and sharing insights to expand our footprint across the U.S. and Canada.
Develop and execute a focused sales plan targeting soccer clubs, academies, and leagues.
Utilize a robust PlayerData ambassador group to gain introductions to key prospects.
Leverage webinars and social media marketing strategies to help drive inbound traffic to supplement pipeline.
Build and manage a robust pipeline of prospects, leveraging formal sales processes and CRM tools to track progress and performance.
Present PlayerData’s suite of performance technologies such as GPS, wearables, data analytics, and video insights as essential tools for player, coach, and club development.
Lead full‑cycle sales, including prospecting, discovery, presentation, negotiation, and closing deals.
Client Relationship Management Build and maintain strong, authentic relationships with coaches, club directors, and technical staff.
Be present where the sport lives, on the fields, at tournaments, and in the community, to truly understand your customers’ needs.
Partner with internal teams to deliver tailored solutions and ensure customer success after the sale.
Industry Insights & Strategic Growth Stay ahead of trends in performance technology and soccer development to guide clients toward smarter, data‑driven decisions.
Act as a trusted advisor in the soccer ecosystem, combining your sales acumen with your love for the game to position PlayerData as a leader in soccer innovation.
Who You Are Development Obsessed: You care deeply about helping players, coaches, and clubs grow and improve through better tools and insights.
High Soccer‑IQ: You have coached, played, or worked within the club or NCAA soccer landscape and understand the day‑to‑day realities of the sport.
Sales Professional: You bring formal sales training or proven experience managing a structured sales process from prospecting to close and thrive in target‑driven environments.
Field‑Focused: You love travel soccer, do not mind the miles or long weekends, and want to be part of the excitement that happens on the ground.
Relentless Competitor: You are driven to win, love the chase, and stay composed under pressure.
Tech‑Savvy Communicator: You are comfortable using CRM platforms such as HubSpot or Salesforce and confident explaining how technology translates into real performance gains.
Team Player: You value collaboration, thrive within a sales team, and bring energy and accountability to group goals.

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